Our #WCW today is Sibongile Mlambo, a Zimbabwean actress and model who has made a name for herself in the entertainment industry. Born in Zimbabwe, Mlambo moved to the United States in 2005 to pursue her education and acting career. She has since appeared in several TV shows and films, showcasing her versatility and talent.

Early Life and Education

Mlambo was born in Zimbabwe to a doctor father and has an older sister who is also an actress. She moved to the United States in 2005 to pursue her education and has lived in Texas, New York, and Spain. She later moved back to the United States and settled in Los Angeles. Mlambo studied French and Spanish at Southern Methodist University and has a dance background.

Modeling Career

Mlambo has also worked as a model, being the face of Nivea campaigns across Africa and represented by Ice Genetics in Cape Town. In 2007, she was the second princess in Miss Zim-USA 2007. Her modeling career has taken her to various countries, including South Africa, where she worked in Johannesburg and Cape Town.

Acting Career

Mlambo’s acting career includes roles in several TV shows and films. She starred as Eme in Starz network’s show Black Sails and starred as one of the leads, Ishani, in Honey 3 alongside Cassie Ventura and Kenny Wormald from Footloose. She also starred in the movie The Last Face as Assatu and was Chadwick Boseman’s sister, Bianca, in the feature film Message From The King.

In 2018, Mlambo worked in the TV series Siren as Donna. In 2021, she guest-starred in the “Painkiller” episode of Black Lightning as Maya Odell. She also guest-starred as a younger version of Aissa Joachim, who is Dembe Zuma’s love interest in flashback scenes on The Blacklist.

Notable Roles

Some of Mlambo’s notable roles include:

– Tamora Monroe on the MTV television series Teen Wolf
– Donna on the Freeform television series Siren
– Melusi in the Ubisoft multiplayer game Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege
– Eme in Starz network’s show Black Sails
– Ishani in Honey 3
– Assatu in The Last Face
– Bianca in Message From The King

Sibongile Mlambo is a talented actress and model who has made a name for herself in the entertainment industry. With her versatility and range, she continues to take on new roles and projects, showcasing her talent and dedication to her craft. As she continues to rise in Hollywood, we can expect to see more of her on our screens in the years to come.