Because Emmy Awards are given in different sectors of the American television industry, they are presented in different annual ceremonies held throughout the year. The just-concluded Emmys that happened about two weeks ago (Where Donald Glover and Lena Waithe bagged awards) is presented by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. While the one South African Actress, Thuso Mbedu has been nominated for is presented by the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. The International Emmys, which annually takes place in November, are awarded for excellence in TV programming produced and initially aired outside the United States.

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The International Emmy Awards will take place in New York, where it has been held in the past years and the nominations, announced on Wednesday afternoon, spans 18 countries. The 26-year-old actress Thuso Mbedu, is a nominee for the “best performance by an actress” category for her sassy teenage role as ‘Winnie’ in Mzansi Magic drama series, Isthunzi. She’s the only one nominated from Africa, this is her first serious acting gig, her first Emmy nomination and hopefully be a first win too. She took Twitter, Instagram and Facebook to show gratitude to her cast and crew, and Mzansi Magic channel for the opportunity and support.

She’s already considered a heroine by many and will compete against Brazilian actress, Adriana Esteves, British star, Anna Friel and German star, Sonja Gerhardt for the same category.

You can check out the full list of other nominees here.

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