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Mary Twala

Acting

Born September 14, 1939 · Soweto, South Africa

Died July 4, 2020

Also known as Mary Mhlongo · Mary Kuksie Twala · Mary Twala Mhlongo

IMDb

Awards & recognition

  • Africa Movie Academy Award — Best Actress in a Leading Role · 2020
  • Durban International Film Festival · 2020
  • Festival du nouveau cinéma · 2020
  • Hamptons International Film Festival · 2020
  • South African Film and Television Awards · 2015

Filmography12 titles

Beat the Drum

2003as Ntombi

This Is Not a Burial, It's a Resurrection

2019as Mantoa

The Imposter

2012as Granny

Black Is King

2020as Mary Twala

Hector and the Search for Happiness

2014as Grim Granny

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

2008as Mma Potsane

Sarafina!

1992as Sarafina's Grandmother

The Dark Tower

2017as Bell Lady

Of Good Report

2013as Esther

Leading Lady

2014as Sarah Novuka

You're My Favourite Place

2022

Wonder Boy for President

2016as Vicky Sibanyoni