Sibongile Mlambo
Sibongile Mlambo | |
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| Born | Sibongile Mlambo 25 June 1990[1] |
| Nationality | Zimbabwean |
| Other names | Sibo Mlambo |
| Alma mater | Southern Methodist University |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1997–present |
Sibongile Mlambo (born 25 June 1990), is a Zimbabwean actress based in the United States. She is known for starring in Starz historical adventure television series Black Sails and in films Honey 3 and The Last Face.[2] She is also best known for her role as Tamora Monroe on the MTV television series Teen Wolf and as Donna on the Freeform television series Siren.
Early life
Mlambo was born in Zimbabwe, and her father is a doctor. Mlambo has an older sister who is also an actress.[3] Mlambo left Zimbabwe in 2005 to pursue her education in the United States and has lived in Texas, New York and briefly in Spain. In 2011, Mlambo was living and working in South Africa, Johannesburg and Cape Town.[4] Mlambo later moved back to the United States, settling in Los Angeles.[5]
Mlambo studied French and Spanish in college and she is a dancer.[3]
Career
Modelling
In 2007, Mlambo was the second princess in Miss Zim-USA 2007.[6]
Acting
She starred as Eme in Starz network’s show Black Sails and starred in a lead role of Ishani in Honey 3 next to Cassie Ventura and Kenny Wormald from Footloose.[7] She also starred in the movie The Last Face as Assatu, and was the voice of Margaret in Ants.[8]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Kini and Adams | Bongi | |
| 2012 | Half Good Killer | Aida | Short film |
| 2013 | Felix | Dancer | as Sibo Mlambo |
| 2015 | Back to School Mom | Beth | |
| Ladygrey | Estelle | ||
| While You Weren't Looking | Female student | ||
| 2016 | Message From The King | Bianca | |
| Detour | MGM Receptionist | ||
| Honey 3: Dare to Dance | Ishani | Direct-to-video | |
| The Last Face | Assatu | ||
| 2017 | New Haven | Astou Niang Diallo | Short film |
| 2018 | Under the Silver Lake | Blonde Roommate | |
| TBA | Take Back the Night | The Reporter | Post-production |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | America's Got Talent | Herself | Contestant |
| 2012 | Beaver Falls | Cheerleader | Episode: #2.4 |
| Strike Back | Hostess | Episode: "Vengeance, Part 3" | |
| 2013 | Mad Dogs | Detective | Episode: #3.1 |
| 2014–17 | Black Sails | Eme | Recurring role; 10 episodes |
| 2014 | Homeland | Jackie Marr | Episode: "Shalwar Kameez" |
| 2015 | Jamillah and Aladdin | Washerwoman | as Sibo Mlambo |
| 2016 | Dark/Web | Amy | Recurring role; 4 episodes |
| 2017 | Teen Wolf | Tamora Monroe | Recurring role; 9 episodes |
| 2018–present | Siren | Donna | Main role; 10 episodes |
| Lost in Space | Angela Goddard | Recurring role (season 1); main role (season 2) | |
| 2018 | MacGyver | Nasha | Recurring role; 3 episodes |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award Ceremony | Prize | Result | Refs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Zimbabwe International Women's Awards | Actress of the Year | Nominated | [6] |
References
- ^ https://www.instagram.com/p/BkdsqQpHnq5/?
- ^ "Zim Actress Sibongile Mlambo to be Lead Actress in Honey 3". Z Gossip. Retrieved 22 May 2017.
- ^ a b Scott, Sydney (27 March 2018). "5 Things To Know: Sibongile Mlambo Is Set To Make A Splash In Freeform's 'Siren'". Essence. Retrieved 26 April 2018.
- ^ "10 Questions For: Sibongile Mlambo". Cape Town Magazine. Retrieved 22 May 2017.
- ^ "Sibongile Mlambo – Actress, United States". Zimbassador. Retrieved 22 May 2017.
- ^ a b "Holly Wood actress relishes Zim honour". Daily News. 18 September 2016. Retrieved 22 May 2017.
- ^ "Sibongile Mlambo: Zimbabwean-Born Actress Starrs in 'Honey 3'". Face2Face. Retrieved 22 May 2017.
- ^ "Another Hollywood role for Zim actress". Nehanda Radio. 15 May 2015. Retrieved 22 May 2017.
External links
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