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Mary Twala

Actor

Mary Twala

Born September 14, 1939 in Soweto, South AfricaDied July 4, 202019 films

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Black Is King posterFirst watchBlack Is King20207.1as Mary TwalaThis visual album from Beyoncé reimagines the lessons of "The Lion King" (2019) for today's young kings and queens in search of their own crowns.View film

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The Dark Tower poster5.8The Dark Tower2017Hector and the Search for Happiness poster6.7Hector and the Search for Happiness2014

Filmography

19 films as actor
  1. 2022You're My Favourite Place
  2. 2020Black Is KingMary Twala
  3. 2020This Is Not a Burial, It's a ResurrectionMantoa
  4. 2018Frank and FearlessGogo
  5. 2018FreedomAlina
  6. 2017The Dark TowerBell Lady
  7. 2016Wonder Boy for PresidentVicky Sibanyoni
  8. 2014Hector and the Search for HappinessGrim Granny
  9. 2014Leading LadySarah Novuka
  10. 2013Of Good ReportEsther
  11. 2011LuckyDudu
  12. 2007Ghost SonLeleti
  13. 2003Beat the DrumNtombi
  14. 2001MalundeGrandmother Khumalo
  15. 1995TimeGrandmother
  16. 1992Sarafina!Sarafina's Grandmother
  17. 1991Taxi to SowetoFedora
  18. 1988MapantsulaWoman in Crowd
  19. 1975Black CatWarehouse Worker