Madina Nalwanga

Movie Actress

Birthday February 2, 2002

Birth Sign Aquarius

Birthplace Uganda

Age 22 years old

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About

Actress famous for her lead role in Disney's 2016 film Queen of Katwe. The role earned her an NAACP Image Award, a Women Film Critics Circle Award and a nomination for a Critic's Choice Award.

Before Fame

She was discovered by a casting director at a community dance class in the Kabalagala neighborhood of Kampala, Uganda.

Trivia

During the filming of Queen of Katwe, actor David Oyelowo took her and other children from the set to see Jurassic World. It was the first movie she'd ever seen.

Family Life

She spent her childhood selling corn on the streets.

Associated With

Her costars in Queen of Katwe included Lupita Nyong'o.