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Mary Twala(1939-2020)

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  • Script and Continuity Department
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Mary Twala
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Mary Twala was born on 14 September 1939 in Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa. She was an actress, known for This Is Not a Burial, It's a Resurrection (2019), The Dark Tower (2017) and Hector and the Search for Happiness (2014). She was married to Ndaba Mhlongo. She died on 4 July 2020 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
BornSeptember 14, 1939
DiedJuly 4, 2020(80)
BornSeptember 14, 1939
DiedJuly 4, 2020(80)
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  • Awards
    • 7 wins & 3 nominations total

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Known for

This Is Not a Burial, It's a Resurrection (2019)
This Is Not a Burial, It's a Resurrection
7.3
  • Mantoa(as Mary Twala Mhlongo)
  • 2019
Matthew McConaughey, Idris Elba, and Tom Taylor in The Dark Tower (2017)
The Dark Tower
5.6
  • Bell Lady
  • 2017
Simon Pegg in Hector and the Search for Happiness (2014)
Hector and the Search for Happiness
6.9
  • Grim Granny
  • 2014
Idris Elba in Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013)
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
7.1
  • Boipatong Girls' Grandmother
  • 2013

Credits

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Actress

  • Somizi & Mohale the Union (2023)
    Somizi & Mohale the Union
    8.4
    TV Mini Series
    • 2023
  • Awethu Hleli, Tumie Ngumla, Khayakazi Kula, and Niza Jay in You're My Favourite Place (2022)
    You're My Favourite Place
    6.2
    • Old Woman
    • 2022
  • Beyoncé, Folajomi 'FJ' Akinmurele, Emmanuel Adjei, and Blitz Bazawule in Black Is King (2020)
    Black Is King
    6.0
    • Mary Twala
    • 2020
  • Comatose (2019)
    Comatose
    • Nana
    • 2019
  • This Is Not a Burial, It's a Resurrection (2019)
    This Is Not a Burial, It's a Resurrection
    7.3
    • Mantoa (as Mary Twala Mhlongo)
    • 2019
  • Leon Schuster, Kenneth Nkosi, Thembalethu Ntuli, and Khanyi Mbau in Frank & Fearless (2018)
    Frank & Fearless
    5.4
    • Gogo
    • 2018
  • Freedom (2018)
    Freedom
    7.3
    • Alina
    • 2018
  • Matthew McConaughey, Idris Elba, and Tom Taylor in The Dark Tower (2017)
    The Dark Tower
    5.6
    • Bell Lady
    • 2017
  • Beyond the River (2017)
    Beyond the River
    7.4
    • Gogo
    • 2017
  • Vaya (2016)
    Vaya
    7.0
    • Gogo
    • 2016
  • Kagiso Lediga in Wonder Boy for President (2016)
    Wonder Boy for President
    6.6
    • Vicky Sibanyoni
    • 2016
  • Malachi Kirby in Roots (2016)
    Roots
    7.9
    TV Mini Series
    • Nyo Boto
    • 2016
  • Kenneth Branagh in Wallander (2008)
    Wallander
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Elderly Woman
    • 2015
  • Simon Pegg in Hector and the Search for Happiness (2014)
    Hector and the Search for Happiness
    6.9
    • Grim Granny
    • 2014
  • Gil Bellows, Brümilda van Rensburg, Katie McGrath, and Bok van Blerk in Leading Lady (2014)
    Leading Lady
    5.7
    • Sarah Novuka
    • 2014

Script and Continuity Department

  • Strike Force
    • continuity
    • 1986
  • Bad Company
    • continuity
    • 1985

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Leading Lady
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Leading Lady
Leading Lady
Trailer 2:03
Leading Lady

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • Mary Twala Mhlongo
  • Born
    • September 14, 1939
    • Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Died
    • July 4, 2020
    • Johannesburg, South Africa(undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Ndaba Mhlongo(his death, 1 child)

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  • Trivia
    She was the mother of television presenter, radio personality, choreographer, actor and singer Somizi Mhlongo.

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