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Gugulethu Sophia Mbatha, better known as Gugu Mbatha-Raw, was born on 21 April 1983, in Oxford, England, to Anne Raw, a nurse of Caucasian English descent, and Patrick Mbatha, a doctor of South African descent. She is a British actress, best known for her role as Tish Jones in the TV drama “Doctor Who”, as well as for playing the title role in the film “Belle”.

So just how rich is Gugu Mbatha-Raw at present? According to sources in late 2016, Mbatha-Raw has established a net worth over $500,000, earned during her acting career which began in 2004.

Gugu Mbatha-Raw Net Worth $500,000 Dollars

Mbatha-Raw’s parents separated when she was a baby, and she was raised by her mother in the town of Witney, Oxfordshire, where she attended the The Henry Box School. During her teenage years, she joined the local acting group Dramascope, and went on to appear in the pantomime at the Oxford Playhouse on a regular basis. Around the same time she joined the Oxford Youth Music Theatre, excelling in acting, dancing and playing the saxophone. In 2001 she enrolled in the acclaimed Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London, where she was involved in various theater productions, such as Shakespeare’s “Measure for Measure”.

Upon her graduation in 2004, Mbatha-Raw made her television debut in the BBC One series “Holby City”, and the following year landed the role of Cleopatra in “Antony and Cleopatra”, followed by the role of Juliet in “Romeo and Juliet”, both at Manchester’s Royal Exchange Theatre. The latter performance earned her a nomination for best actress in the Manchester Evening News Theatre Awards.

In 2006 the actress was cast in the recurring role of Eve in the television series “Vital Signs”, and appeared in the series “Bad Girls” and “Spooks”. The following year she was cast as Tish Jones in the popular BBC TV series “Doctor Who”, paving her way to recognition and fame. Her wealth began to rise.

Opportunities continued to come her way in 2008, with recurring roles in the series “Lost in Austen” and “Bonekickers”. The following year saw her playing Ophelia in the West End and Broadway productions of “Hamlet”, then in 2010 she was cast in the leading role of Samantha Bloom in the NBC television series “Undercovers”.

In 2011 Mbatha-Raw expanded her range into film parts as well, making her big screen debut with the role of Talia in the romantic comedy “Larry Crowne”. A year later, she was cast as Clea Hopkins in the television series “Touch”. All contributed to her net worth.

Her resume continued to grow in the following years, as she landed roles in films such as “Odd Thomas”, “Beyond the Lights” and “Concussion”. She received rave reviews for her portrayal of Dido Elizabeth Belle in the 2014 period drama film “Belle”, which earned her a number of nominations and awards, including a British Independent Film Award for Best Performance by an Actress. Mbatha-Raw was also praised for her portrayal of the title role in the 2015 play “Nell Gwynn” at Shakespeare’s Globe. Her wealth was certainly boosted.

Her most recent film appearances were in the 2016 “Free State of Jones”, “The Whole Truth” and “Miss Sloane”. She is currently filming the fantasy adventure film “A Wrinkle in Time”, announced to be released in 2018, having two other film projects in post-production.

Speaking about her personal life, Mbatha-Raw is apparently still single, following a relationship with fellow actor Harry Lloyd.