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Madina Nalwanga (born March 15, 2002) is a Ugandan actress known for her lead role as Phiona Mutesi in Queen of Katwe (2016). The film depicts the life of Mutesi, a Ugandan girl living in a slum in Katwe who learns to play chess and becomes a Woman Candidate Master.
Sep 23, 2016 · Like her chess champion character, first-time film actress Madina Nalwanga grew up in a poor neighborhood in Uganda. She says co-star Lupita Nyong'o has been her guide to the world of...
Sep 30, 2016 · Queen of Katwe: Directed by Mira Nair. With Madina Nalwanga, David Oyelowo, Lupita Nyong'o, Martin Kabanza. A Ugandan girl sees her world rapidly change after being introduced to the game of chess.
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Oct 26, 2020 · By Taiia Smart Young ·Updated October 26, 2020. Anyone charged with sharing the screen with Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o and Golden Globe nominee David Oyelowo better bring some serious acting chops...
Lowest Rated: 94% Queen of Katwe (2016) Birthday: Not Available. Birthplace: Kampala, Uganda. Following in the footsteps of "Beasts of No Nation" (2015) lead Abraham Attah, child star Madina ...
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Madina Nalwanga is known for Queen of Katwe (2016) and Dance with Valentino (2020). More at IMDbPro. Contact info. Agent info. Resume. Add to list. Awards. 1 win & 6 nominations. Photos 19. Known for: Queen of Katwe. 7.4. Phiona Mutesi. 2016. Dance with Valentino. TV Series. (2020) 2020. Credits. IMDbPro. Actress. Previous. 2. Dance with Valentino.
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