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mbatha-raw at the 2013 toronto international film festival oxford , oxfordshire , england 150 gugu mbatha-raw 21 april 1983 2004 -- present gugu mbatha-raw 2013 tiff.jpg gugu mbatha-raw
 royal academy of dramatic arts gugulethu sophia mbatha actress
gugu mbatha-raw

gugu mbatha-raw -lrb- pronounced ; born gugulethu sophia mbatha ; 21 april , 1983 -rrb- is an english stage and film actress .
working in british television and stage productions , she first gained prominence in a recurring role in `` doctor who '' , playing companion martha jones 's sister .
she garnered attention in american productions , beginning with a supporting role in the tom hanks comedy `` larry crowne '' , and starring roles in the short-lived television series `` undercovers '' and `` touch '' .
she earned critical acclaim for her performances in the period drama `` belle '' and the romantic drama `` beyond the lights '' , receiving numerous accolade nominations from critics worldwide .
