Benu Mabhena Biography
Benu Mabhena is a Zimbabwean actress who appeared in the 2006 film Blood Diamond. Mabhena’s passion for performance art was evident from a young age. She would impersonate people and tell stories to those around her. As she grew older, she became more interested in poetry, writing and reciting poetry.
Her credentials were strengthened while attending Diablo Valley College and participating in theatre.
She chose to live in Southern California after college and pursue her acting dreams, landing a role in ‘Blood Diamonds’ (2006).
She has also appeared in the films “Night Walkers” and “Princess.”
Wiki Profile
| Full Name | Benu Mabhena |
| Profession | Actress |
| Nationality | Zimbabwean |
| Date of Birth | Unknown |
| Birthplace | London |
| Husband/Spouse | Not Married |
| Net Worth | $2 million |
Early Life and Education
Benu was born in London, while her parents and five brothers were born in Zimbabwe. After four years in London, the family returned to Zimbabwe, where they stayed for another two years.
Details about the day, month and year that Benu was born are not yet known therefore, we are still yet to know when she celebrates her birthday.
Benu knew she wanted to be an actress from a young age. When she was eight, she used to tell stories and do impressions, which irritated her sister but always made her mother laugh.
Benu was inspired after seeing a stage production of “Les Miserables” with her seventh grade class.
Benu wrote and recited poetry in high school. She was intrigued by Robert Frost and other poets, but she desired more.
Her teacher suggested she work with monologues, and Benu discovered that reading monologues in front of an audience gave her a “big thrill.”
She joined a drama group after being a member of the school choir, which toured schools and churches across the country.
Benu continued her education at Diablo Valley College, where she participated in community theater, acted in student films, and wrote and recorded songs. She earned an Associate Degree in Education.
Career
Benu and actress Jennifer Connelly would visit and volunteer at an orphanage in Mozambique on their days off while filming the multiple award-winning film, an experience Benu considers to be one of her most memorable.
In the film Blood Diamond, she plays Jassie, Hounsou’s wife; one of the couple’s children was in a refugee camp, while the other had joined a rebel movement after being brainwashed.
She appeared in “Jazz Man” for KoldCast TV’s cutting-edge Web series “Night Walkers” and Princess 2006 for the American Film Institute. Benu can also be seen in Life on the Edge: A Global Crisis 2008 as Herself.
Personal Life
Mabhena prefers to keep her personal life private, so details about her dating life are unavailable. As a result, it is unknown whether she is married or has children. This information, however, will be updated as soon as it becomes available.
Benu Mabhena Net Worth
The award-winning Actress, Mabhena, has amassed an estimated net worth of US$2 million which she has earned through her successful career as a Actress
Social Media
Twitter: @MabhenaBenu
Instagram: @@benumabhena
