Sibongile Mlambo
| Sibongile Mlambo | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Sibongile Mlambo June 26, 1990 Zimbabwe |
| Nationality | Zimbabwean |
| Alma mater | Southern Methodist University |
| Occupation | |
| Years active | 2012–present |
Sibongile Mlambo (born July 26, 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.[1]
Early life and Career
She 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 she was living and working in South Africa, Johannesburg and Cape Town.[2]She later moved back to the United States, settling in Los Angeles.[3]
Modelling
In 2007 She was the second princess in Miss Zim-USA 2007.[4]
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.[5]She also starred in the movie The Last Face as Assatu, and was the voice of Margaret in Ants.[6]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Half Good Killer | Aida | Short film |
| 2013 | Felix | Dancer | as Sibo Mlambo |
| 2015 | Back to School Mom | Beth | |
| 2015 | Ladygrey | Estelle | |
| 2015 | While You Weren't Looking | Female student | |
| 2016 | Message From The King | Bianca | |
| 2016 | Detour | MGM Receptionist | |
| 2016 | Honey 3: Dare to Dance | Ishani | Direct-to-video |
| 2016 | The Last Face | Assatu | |
| 2017 | Under the Silver Lake |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Beaver Falls | Cheerleader | Episode: #2.4 |
| 2012 | Strike Back | Hostess | Episode: "Vengeance, Part 3" |
| 2013 | Mad Dogs | Detective | Episode: #3.1 |
| 2014-2016 | Black Sails | Eme | Recurring role; 10 episodes |
| 2014 | Homeland | Jackie Marr | Episode: "Shalwar Kameez" |
| 2015 | Jamillah and Aladdin | Washerwoman | as Sibo Mlambo |
| 2017 | Teen Wolf | Tamora Monroe | Recurring role; 3 episodes |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award Ceremony | Prize | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Zimbabwe International Women's Awards | Actress of the Year | Nominated[4] |
References
- ↑ "Zim Actress Sibongile Mlambo to be Lead Actress in Honey 3". Z Gossip. Retrieved May 22, 2017.
- ↑ "10 Questions For: Sibongile Mlambo". Cape Town Magazine. Retrieved May 22, 2017.
- ↑ "Sibongile Mlambo – Actress, United States". Zimbassador. Retrieved May 22, 2017.
- 1 2 "Holly Wood actress relishes Zim honour". Daily News. Retrieved May 22, 2017.
- ↑ "Sibongile Mlambo: Zimbabwean-Born Actress Starrs in ‘Honey 3’". Face2Face. Retrieved May 22, 2017.
- ↑ "Another Hollywood role for Zim actress". Nehanda Radio. Retrieved May 22, 2017.