Cape Town – Former Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi has reportedly landed her first acting role in the star-studded American historical film The Woman King.
Zozi, as she is affectionately known, announced the news on social media.
“I am so honored and excited to announce that I have been cast for the film, The Woman King. It is a completely new world and first time experience for me so I enter it with the utmost respect and humility. Forever grateful and looking forward,” wrote Zozi in a tweet.
I am so honored and excited to announce that I have been cast for the film, The Woman King. It is a completely new world and first time experience for me so I enter it with the utmost respect and humility. Forever grateful and looking forward ❤
(NB: Image is not from/for film) pic.twitter.com/DKkWELg45E
— Zozibini Tunzi (@zozitunzi) January 19, 2022
Her role in the much-anticipated film is not yet known.
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The Woman King is an upcoming American historical epic film written by Dana Stevens and directed by Gina Prince -Bythewood. It stars Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, and John Boyega. The film is scheduled to be theatrically released by Sony Pictures Releasing on September 16, 2022, Wikipedia says.
Messages of congratulations poured in for the beauty queen on her latest accomplishment.
See some of the congratulatory messages below:
Congratulations babe and all the best ??? https://t.co/q4qD3rT2KP
— sikelelwa matwa (@sikelelwaM) January 20, 2022
When they ask you – Do you want to model or act? Your answer should be “Zozibini!” .. both honey! Even in 2022, we are taking up spaces and cementing ourselves ? https://t.co/bTQa40hsUP
— Sibongiseni Mgolozeli, PhD (@Steinger_23) January 19, 2022
Take up space. Cement yourself ❤️ https://t.co/VeTMsFBiwf
— ATHI GELEBA (@AthiGeleba) January 19, 2022
You are truly manifesting yourself and sharing your gifts with us, consistently! I’m/We’re grateful for your life @zozitunzi ❤ https://t.co/5Lhr51MOGq
— Sikhona (@sk_mofficial) January 19, 2022
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