Gugu Mbatha-Raw's biography

Gugulethu Sophia Mbatha-Raw is 39 years old stage actor born at Oxford. Gugu was born on Thursday 21st of April 1983. Gugu is often nicknamed as Gugulethu Sophia Mbatha-Raw, Gugulethu Sophia Mbatha, Gugu Mbatha-Raw. According to year of birth 1983 Gugu belongs to Millennials. Birthday on 21st of April means Gugu is Taurus. Taurus is most stable sign of Zodiac, that is the reason it is also included in the earthy sign of the Zodiac Belt. One born with this Moon Sign (Not a Rising Sign) is very stable and balanced through their mind.

Gugu is multiracial british. Gugu is citizen of United Kingdom. Gugu is christian. Gugu´s primary profession is to be stage actor. You can know Gugu also as film actor. Gugu is recently known as actor.

Gugu Mbatha-Raw's schools

We found 2 schools She attended. Complete list of schools: Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, The Henry Box School.

Detailed informations about Gugu´s schools

Attended the Henry Box School and participated at the National Youth Theatre, having been interested in drama, dance, and musical theatre from a young age.

Gugu Mbatha-Raw's career

Her main focus is to be stage actor. She is famous thanks to her roles as Tish Jones on the BBC television sitcom Doctor Who, Dido Elizabeth Belle in the British period drama Belle, Noni Jean in the romantic drama Beyond the Lights and Plumette in the musical romantic fantasy film of Beauty and the Beast.

Is Gugu Mbatha-Raw gay ?

Gugu is known to be straight.

Awards and competitions

Gugu Mbatha-Raw's Awards

Was one of the eight women honored at the 2014 ELLE Women in Hollywood Awards for their creative contributions to the world of film.
Nominated for an Evening Standard Theatre Award for Best Actress for her performance as the title role in the play "Nell Gwynn" (2015).
She was awarded the MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2017 Queen's Birthday Honours List for her services to Drama. She is an actress in Oxfordshire, England.

Gugu Mbatha-Raw's Rankings

Ranked as having one of the "Most Beautiful Famous Faces" by TC Candler's list of the "100 Most Beautiful Famous Faces From Around the World" for three consecutive years. She was ranked #33 in 2016, #22 in 2015 and #15 in 2014.

What else you don't know about Gugu Mbatha-Raw ?

Gugu´s middle name is Sophia.

Gugu Mbatha-Raw's quotes

[on the significance of her role in Belle (2013)] As a biracial girl growing up in England, I'd never really seen any historical characters who looked like me depicted on film before that weren't being brutalized or playing slaves.
I always get a little bit scared reading reviews.
I think, irrespective of your race, everybody has moments in life where they don't fit in, or where they try to puzzle through who they really are or to find the courage of their convictions.
[on cooking] I don't really have one dish. I'm a very improvisational cook. I sort of like to make things up as I go along. I'm quite creative in the kitchen.
I like being free to take on any project that inspires me and to trust that the work will speak for itself.
I was lucky that my mother had a very well-adjusted perspective of the world, and never pressured me to do anything I didn't want to do.
I try to put myself into whatever character I play. As an actress, I'm an emotional person.
I was always the one leading the way in terms of wanting to do acting, singing and dancing.
I think there are parts of myself in every character I play.
Because of my job, my hair gets played with a lot on set, so I try to give it little bit of breathing space when I'm not working.
[on her rather unorthodox method of getting into character] Different fragrances promote different emotions, and I find that fragrance gets me in the frame of mind for that person.
But when you become a slave to a public persona and don't feel comfortable without it, it becomes a shield and it shouldn't come at the expense of your self-worth.
I try not to define myself. Other people are going to do that for you anyway.
Don't worry about society's conditioning and the labels that are put on you by external forces. Hold onto your true self.
[on whether she agrees with Hollywood's penchant for remakes] I enjoy classics, but classics are classics for a reason.
For me, after emotionally intense roles, I'd need to take a step back because then there's the promoting of the film which is another job in itself.
From the age of four, I loved ballet and tap. I was in the school band, the choir, and all my school plays.
I'm interested in playing lots of different complex women.
[on being directed by Courtney Hunt in The Whole Truth (2016)] For me, it was all about working with an inspirational filmmaker.
Because I had grown up with Jane Austen novels and period dramas, I was very familiar with that period and that world.
At home, I wear my own clothes, no makeup and don't do anything exciting with my hair. I get to borrow pretty dresses for the red carpet, and have experts do my hair and makeup.
[on being her own life coach] When I'm facing a hectic schedule, I tell myself, "Come on, Gugs." Sometimes you have to be your own coach.
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Gugu Mbatha-Raw's height, weight, body shape, eye color, hair color

Lets describe how Gugu Mbatha-Raw looks. We will focus on Gugu´s height, weight, body shape, eye color, hair color and shoe size. Gugu is tall as 5' 4" (163 cm). Gugu weights 119lbs (54 kg). Body build is slim. Gugu´s eyes are tinted brown - dark. Gugu´s hair is shade of brown - dark. If you are really curious, you may find interesting Gugu´s shoe size is 7.

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