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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 moviemaking.
Oct 26, 2020 · In Mira Nair’s Chess Tale 'Queen Of Katwe,' 16-Year-Old Madina Nalwanga Makes All The Right Moves. “Phiona’s life is my life,” says Nalwanga. Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney. By...
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Actress: Queen of Katwe. Madina Nalwanga is known for Queen of Katwe (2016) and Dance with Valentino (2020).
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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.
Madina Nalwanga 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.