Quvenzhané Wallis Biography

(Actress)

Birthday: August 28, 2003 (Virgo)

Born In: Houma, Louisiana, United States

Quvenzhané Wallis might perhaps be one of the finest definitions of a child prodigy. Lying her way into an audition that was meant for six-year-olds, she proved that sometimes calculated risks can pay off. Little Quvenzhané first auditioned at the tender age of 5, where she competed with over 4000 six-year-olds to bag the lead role in the 2012 drama flick, titled ‘Beasts of the Southern Wild’. The makers were amazed at the kind of talent this youngster showcased at the audition, that they slightly edited the storyline to accommodate her strong-willed personality. When was the last time you heard a filmmaker, who’s been in the business for a really long time, tweak his character sketch for a 5-year-old? That’s how you can be sure that we’re dealing with a future superstar here. Wallis is on her way to breaking stereotypes and is soon going to be one of the future game changers.

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Quick Facts

Age: 20 Years, 20 Year Old Females

Family:

father: Venjie Wallis Sr

mother: Qulyndreia Wallis

siblings: Jr (Brother), Qunyquekya (Sister), Vejon (Brother), Venjie

Born Country: United States

African Americans Actresses

U.S. State: Louisiana, African-American From Louisiana

The Meteoric Rise to Stardom
Who knew, that a daughter of a truck driver who once lied about her age for an audition would one day be nominated for an Oscar? Stardom came knocking at Wallis’s door the day she impressed the judges at that audition. Everybody knew that this little girl is meant to do great things. And great things are exactly what the 13-year-old Quvenzhané has been doing ever since. From being an actress and a singer to signing deals with luxury brands, this little star is going definitely going places!
Apart from her film ‘Beasts of the Southern Wild’, Wallis has also received huge acclaim for her role in the remake of the movie ‘Annie’. She also played a small role in the blockbuster movie ‘12 Years a Slave’.
Not only is she a movie star, this teen is also a passionate singer. Her songs Opportunity and Tomorrow from her movie ‘Annie’ have gotten over 4 million views on ‘YouTube’. When some find their niche at a later stage in life, Wallis has already achieved way too much for a girl of her age. It’s a delight to see this budding star grow from a cute 5-year old to a charming young adult, and we can’t wait to watch what she has in store for us!
What Makes the Person So Special
Simply put, Quvenzhané is the face of all those who are willing to run the extra mile to do what they truly want to do in life. Wallis’s zest for life and her no-fear attitude has made her what she is today. No conventions or customs could keep her from going after what she was born to do. What’s even more noteworthy is that although she has fame and fortune in her hands, she is just like an average, girl-next-door teen, leading a low-key private life.
But here’s what makes her extraordinary and not-so-average: Quvenzhané Wallis was the first ever child artist born in the 21st Century to have been nominated for the prestigious Academy Awards. Now that’s just insane! Yes, that’s true! She is the first African-American child to have earned an Oscar nomination. Wallis was also nominated for a ‘Golden Globe’ for the ‘Best Actress’. Truly inspiring, Miss Quvenzhané!
Beyond Fame
Miss Wallis’s immense talent soon caught the eye of major celebrities like Beyoncé, who got her to feature in the infamous album ‘Lemonade’. Wallis and her mother also teamed up with the food manufacturing giant ‘Kellogg’s’ in their ‘Give a Child Breakfast program’, to raise awareness for Child Hunger.
Behind The Curtains
Miss Wallis was born in Louisiana, USA on 28th August 2003, to parents Qulyndreia Wallis and Venjie Wallis Sr. Her mother is a teacher and her father, a truck driver. She has 3 siblings, namely Qunyquekya, Vejon, and Venjie, Jr. Quvenzhané is nothing short of a teen legend. She has achieved quite a lot and is still on her path to achieve more. But leaving the mainstream Hollywood life behind, Wallis is also renowned for being the face of the luxury brand ‘Armani Junior’. Keep shining bright, Quvenzhané!

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