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==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Twala was born 14 September 1939 in [[Soweto]] [[Johannesburg]]. She was married to actor Ndaba Mhlongo until his death. They were the parents of [[Somizi Mhlongo]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.channel24.co.za/The-Juice/News/5-celebs-and-their-famous-parents-20160714|title=5 local celebs and their famous parents|website=Channel 24|access-date=4 July 2020}}</ref>
Twala was born 14 September 1939 in [[Soweto]] [[Johannesburg]]. She was married to actor Ndaba Mhlongo until his death. They were the parents of [[Somizi Mhlongo]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.channel24.co.za/The-Juice/News/5-celebs-and-their-famous-parents-20160714|title=5 local celebs and their famous parents|website=Channel 24|access-date=4 July 2020}}</ref>

== Death ==
Mary Twala died on July 4, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|last=admin|date=2020-07-04|title=Actress Mary Twala Death Dead – Actress Mary Twala Obituary: Cause of Death|url=https://www.theartsofentertainment.com/actress-mary-twala-death-dead-actress-mary-twala-obituary-cause-of-death/|access-date=2020-07-04|website=The Arts of Entertainment|language=en-US}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 17:55, 4 July 2020

Mary Twala
Born(1939-09-14)14 September 1939
Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa
Died4 July 2020(2020-07-04) (aged 80)[1]
NationalitySouth African
OccupationActress
SpouseNdaba Mhlongo (deceased)
ChildrenSomizi Mhlongo

Mary Twala (14 September 1939 – 4 July 2020)[2] was a South African actress. In 2011, she was nominated for Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role.

Career

Twala featured in several south African local productions. She had a guest role in the first season of Generations. In 2007, she starred in local drama, Ubizo: The Calling.[3] In 2010, she played a supporting role in Hopeville, the film won numerous awards in several festivals and award ceremonies.[4] Twala played "Ma Dolly" in the film, which earned her a Best Supporting Actress nomination in the 6th Africa Movie Academy Awards.[5] After undergoing a medical procedure that kept her out of filming for months, Twala made a comeback in Vaya (film) in 2015.[6]

In 2016, she was one of the ensemble cast in Comatose, a film that featured top acts across Africa including Bimbo Akintola and Hakeem Kae-Kazim.[7] In 2017, she played a supporting role in the sport film, Beyond the River.[8][9] By October 2017, it was announced that Twala would feature in a new television drama series on Mzanzi Magic, The Imposter.[10]

Selected filmography

Personal life

Twala was born 14 September 1939 in Soweto Johannesburg. She was married to actor Ndaba Mhlongo until his death. They were the parents of Somizi Mhlongo.[11]

Death

Mary Twala died on July 4, 2020.[12]

References

  1. ^ Nyathi, Ayanda. "Legendary SA actress Mary Twala dies at 80". ewn.co.za.
  2. ^ "Ms Mary Twala Mhlongo". thepresidency. Retrieved 15 April 2020.
  3. ^ "Mary Twala profile". tvsa.co.za. Retrieved 4 July 2020.
  4. ^ Stead, Andy. "Global acclaim for Hopeville". gautengfilm.org.za. Retrieved 4 July 2020.
  5. ^ "Majid Drops from AMAA Nomination". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 4 July 2020.
  6. ^ Kyle, Zeeman. "Mary Twala to make her big screen return". channel24.co.za. Retrieved 4 July 2020.
  7. ^ Izuzu. "Fabian Adeoye Lojede, Bimbo Akintola, Hakeem Kae Kazim star in new movie". Pulse. Retrieved 4 July 2020.
  8. ^ Avantika, Seeth. "Suspense, drama and comedy jam-packed into an amazing local production". channel24.co.za. Retrieved 4 July 2020.
  9. ^ "Local movie premiere draws hundreds". Channel 24. Retrieved 4 July 2020.
  10. ^ "Fergusen Films release new Drama series". chronicle.co.zw. Retrieved 4 July 2020.
  11. ^ "5 local celebs and their famous parents". Channel 24. Retrieved 4 July 2020.
  12. ^ admin (2020-07-04). "Actress Mary Twala Death Dead – Actress Mary Twala Obituary: Cause of Death". The Arts of Entertainment. Retrieved 2020-07-04.
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