L'Oréal Paris Named South African Actress Thuso Mbedu Brand Ambassador

Thuso Mbedu, the South African actress who starred in the Hollywood blockbuster historical epic The Woman King, has been named by L'Oréal Paris to be their latest global Brand Ambassador.

Thuso Mbedu at Cannes for L'Oréal Paris. Picture: Supplied.

Thuso Mbedu, the South African actress, has been named the latest global Brand Ambassador by L'Oréal Paris and will represent the Sub-Saharan Africa region as a spokesperson.

L'Oréal Paris said In a post on Instagram: "In addition to her successful international acting career, Thuso is passionate about empowering women and girls by providing them with educational resources alongside the non-profit organisation Save The Children.”

Mbedu gained recognition for her performance in the South African teen drama series "Is'Thunzi," which earned her back-to-back International Emmy awards in 2017 and 2018. Additionally, in 2022, she starred in the blockbuster historical epic The Woman King.

Thuso Mbedu made her first appearance as a representative of the L'Oréal Paris brand on the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival, where the beauty company served as an official partner. Mbedu was a guest of honor at the event.

According to a statement, Thuso Mbedu, known for her role in The Woman King will provide her perspective to global advertising campaigns, product launches, and public appearances for L'Oréal Paris. The collaboration intends to transform beauty standards and encourage a surge of self-esteem and confidence throughout the continent.

Burkhard Pieroth, the President of L'Oréal Sub-Saharan Africa, expressed enthusiasm in welcoming Thuso Mbedu to the L'Oréal Paris family.

Burkhard Pieroth said: "Her exceptional talent, timeless beauty, and commitment to empowering others align perfectly with our mission," Pieroth said. "We look forward to embarking on this exciting journey together to inspire individuals to embrace their uniqueness and celebrate their inner beauty."