Mary Twala Biography: Death, Tribute, Birth, Family, Career, Filmography, TV, Awards

Mary Twala was a South African actress whose on screen presence was a never a dull moment. She always kept her viewers on the edge of their seats with her outstanding performance. Mary Twala’s acting prowess was not only recognized in South Africa, but internationally as well.

Here’s a look at her biography.

Mary Twala Death

Being the renowned actress that she was, Mary Twala’s news of her death really came as a shock to many in the country. Mary Twala reportedly passed away on the 4th of July 2020.

Somizi explained in the post that his mother peacefully passed away around 11 am at Parklane Private hospital as he was on his way to drop off her gown and detailed how the Dr earlier had called to tell him to come as she was up and jolly. Sadly, Somizi arrived a few minutes late.

Somizi did not reveal the cause of death. However, sometime in early January 2020, Mary Twala had suffered a heart attack, but Somizi was glad that she managed to attend his wedding.

Mary Twala died on her late husband’s birthday at the age of 80.Mary Twala Career

Veteran actress Mary Twala warmed the hearts of many when she graced our television screens for more than 60 years. Mary played diverse roles, earning her title as one of the best actresses the country has ever seen.

She set the standard very high for the country’s local entertainment scene when she starred in a number of productions that had most viewers on the edge of their seats. Her debut on our television screens was in 1990 when she appeared on Hlala Kwabafileyo.
She appeared on the first season of Generations, and some of the other shows she starred on are; Soul Buddyz, Taxi To Soweto, Child Of Soweto, Yizo-Yizo, Muvhango, State of Violence. The greatest of them all was the the chilling series that gave many nightmares at night; Ubizo: The Calling. Mzansi Magic made a huge announcement in 2017 when they revealed that Mary Twala would appear in the television drama series on Mzansi Magic, ‘The Imposter’.

Mary Twala’s Filmography

Life Above All (2010)
Beat the Drum
Leading Lady
Ghost Son
Mapantsula (1988)
Sarafina (1992)
Hopeville
State of Violence (2010)
TV

Muvhango
SOS
Yizo-Yizo
Khululeka
Child of Soweto
Soul Buddyz
Hlala Kwabafileyo
Die SonKriel
Iqhawe
Undezani Melwane
Game for Vultures
Friends
Deliwe
Ngaka
Nyaka-Nyaka
Dr.Lucille
Malunde
A Love in Africa
Score
Science Classic
Waati
Taxi to Soweto