In 2014 , Mbatha-Raw also starred as a popular singer in the romantic drama '' Beyond the Lights '' . The film debuted at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival . For her work in '' Beyond the Lights '' , Mbatha-Raw was nominated for Best Actress at the 2014 Gotham Awards
2014 Gotham Awards
Gotham Independent Film Awards 2014
Gugu Mbatha-Raw