Mimi Ndiweni is a British-born Zimbabwean film and stage actress probably best known for portraying Fringilla Vigo, a sorceress who leads the Nilfgaardian invasion in Netflix’s The Witcher. She played Tilly Brockless in the British drama series Mr. Selfridge, Abby in Doctor Who and Mary Mundanzi in Black Earth Rising. Her film credits include parts in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, The Last Dragonslayer, Cinderella and The Legend of Tarzan.
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Mimi Ndiweni Biography
Mimi Ndiweni was born on the 31st of August 1991, in Guildford, Surrey, England. She is currently 30 years old.
Birth Name | Mimi Ndiweni |
Nickname | Mimi |
Date of Birth | August 31, 1991 |
Place of Birth | Guildford, Surrey, England |
Age | 30 years old |
Sun Sign | Virgo |
Profession | Actress |
Nationality | British |
Ethnicity | English, Zimbabwean |
Residence | London, England |
Family and Education
Though Mimi Ndiweni is an English native, She has got roots in English and Zimbabwe. Her father is Zimbabwean and her mother is English.
Her acting career started very early on. She was a part of the theatre company called Yvonne Arnaud Mill Street Studios during her secondary school and had acted in several of their productions. After completing high school, she attended and graduated from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff.
Mimi Ndiweni Love Life
As far as her personal life is concerned, the relationship status of Mimi Ndiweni aka the dusk beauty remains unknown. Though she has been a part of several hit movies and television shows, very little is known about her personal life at the moment. It is expected soon that the details revealing her personal life will be unfolded as the popularity of the yet rising star is raking up in recent times.
Physical Statistics
Height | Feet – 5 feet 8 inches Centimeters – 173 cm Meters – 1.73 m |
Weight | Kilograms – 58 kg Pounds – 127 lbs |
Body Build | Slim |
Body Measurements | 34-25-35 |
Body shape | Banana |
Eye Color | Black |
Hair Color | Black |
Sexuality | Straight |
Shoe Size | 7.5 (US)/5 (UK) |
Dress Size | 4 (US)/8 (UK) |
Distinctive Features | African looks Small face |
Professional Statistics
Film Debut
Mimi Ndiweni made her feature film debut in 2015, playing the role of a slipper lady in Disney’s romantic flick “Cinderella.” She starred alongside Lily James who played the titular role, Cate Blanchett, Richard Madden, Stellan Skarsgård, and Holliday Grainger, among many others.
Television Debut
The year 2016 saw her foray into the television industry with a recurring role in the British drama series Mr. Selfridge. She portrayed the character named Tilly Brockless in the fourth season of the series.
Significant Works
Though she has been in the show business for over a decade, she hasn’t made a massive mark as an actress until she became a part of the fantasy television series, The Witcher.
Having been a performer on the stage for more than a decade now, Mimi only started to act in films and television about five years ago. Her debut appearance on the TV series Mr. Selfridge did capture the attention of the audience and brought in some fame for her.
But her rise to stardom only occurred after she was cast to play the role of Fringilla Vigo, a sorceress who trained alongside Yennefer (played by Anya Chalotra) and eventually leads the Nilfgaardian invasion alongside Cahir (played by Eamon Farren). Her performance in the series received praise from critics as well as the audience. She stars alongside actors Anna Shaffer, Anya Chalotra, and Freya Allan.
Mimi Ndiweni Net Worth
There is no doubt that Mimi Ndiweni has raked in a handsome amount of money through her work as an actress. However, her exact net worth still remains unknown though a lot of sources have claimed her net worth to be in the bracket of $300,000 to $600,000 dollars.
Mimi Ndiweni Facts
She joined the Royal Shakespeare Company in 2013 right after graduating from Royal Welsh and had been part of many productions including Wendy & Peter Pan, King Lear, and Hamlet.
In 2013, Mimi Ndiweni won the Spotlight Prize for her performance of Jenna Marbles’ How to Get Guys to Leave You Alone.
In 2018, Mimi toured North America with the Royal Shakespeare Company in 2018, playing the part of Cordelia in King Lear in New York, and Ophelia in Hamlet in Washington DC.
Mimi is a passionate actor and had once stated that her first love is theatre.
American actress Whoopi Goldberg is her biggest acting inspiration.