Here’s our guide to who’s-who in the Queen Sono season 1 cast, and where you might know them from. Created by South African filmmaker Kagiso Lediga, the six-part Netflix series follows a female spy whose late mother, Safiya Sono, was a famous revolutionary.

In Queen Sono season 1, the titular character works for the Special Operations Group and attempts to prevent a guerilla uprising. Queen Sono’s former colleague and boyfriend, Shandu, now leads a rebel group called Watu Wema, and has joined forced with greedy Russian business mogul Ekaterina Gromova. Throughout Queen Sono season 1 on Netflix, the protagonist seeks answers about her mother’s death, all the while trying to sustain healthy relationships with her friend/therapist William and her grandmother, Mazet.

Queen Sono season 1 features South African actress Pearl Thusi in the lead role, having previously starred in ABC’s Quantico. The supporting cast is packed with talented actors from South Africa who have also appeared in movies like Black Panther and Avengers: Age of Ultron. Here’s our cast and character guide for Queen Sono season 1 on Netflix.

Pearl Thusi As Queen Sono

Pearl Thusi stars as the title character in Queen Sono season 1, a woman who seeks to create her own legacy. Queen Sono is one of the Special Operations Group’s top agents, but must keep her occupation a secret from those closest to her. Thusi is best known for portraying Dayana Mampasi in Quantico. She’s also known for roles in The Scorpion King: Book of Souls and Bulletproof 2.

Queen Sono Season 1 Supporting Cast

  • Abigail Kubeka as Mazet: Queen’s grandmother. Abigail Kubeka portrayed Cebile/Mrs. Fatani in the TV series Wild at Heart. Khathu Ramabulana as William Chakela: Queen’s therapist. Khathu Ramabulana portrayed Max in Shadow season 1. Sechaba Morojele as Dr. Sidwell Isaacs: The SOG Chief Director. Sechaba Morojele portrayed Ernest Madlazi in the Ice Cube-led film Dangerous Ground. Chi Mhende as Miri Dube: The SOG’s Director General. Chi Mhende appeared in Homeland season 4. Loyiso Madinga as Frederique Kazadi: The SOG’s lead field technician. Loyiso Madinga is known for writing work in Comedians of the World. Rob Van Vuuren as Viljoen: A paralyzed SOG analyst. Rob Van Vuuren portrayed Colonel Spengler in Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom. Kate Liquorish as Ekaterina Gromova: The owner of Superior Solutions. Kate Liquorish made her film debut in Eye in the Sky, and portrayed Ruth First in Madiba season 1. Vuyo Dabula as Shandu Johnson Magwaza: A rebel leader. Vuyo Dabula has appeared in Invictus, Avengers: Age of Ultron, and Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom. Otto Nobela as Bula Bule: Shandu’s morally-conflicted comrade. Otto Nobela portrayed Nkwebe in Wizard. James Ngcobo as President Malunga: A corrupt South African politician. James Ngcobo appeared in The Philanthropist season 1. Enhle Maphumulo as Nova: William’s girlfriend. Enhle Maphumulo portrayed Azania in Broken Vows. Connie Chiume as Nana: Miri’s mother. Connie Chiume is known for roles in I Dreamed of Africa and Black Panther.

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