Description:
(Actress)
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.
Birthday
August 28, 2003 (Virgo)
Born In
United States
Parents
Venjie Wallis Sr
Qulyndreia Wallis
Relatives
Jr (Brother), Qunyquekya (Sister), Vejon (Brother), Venjie
What movies has Quvenzhané Wallis starred in?
Quvenzhané Wallis has starred in "Beasts of the Southern Wild," "Annie," "12 Years a Slave," "Trolls," and "The Angry Birds Movie 2."
How old was Quvenzhané Wallis when she received her first Oscar nomination?
Quvenzhané Wallis was 9 years old when she received her first Oscar nomination for her role in "Beasts of the Southern Wild."
Has Quvenzhané Wallis written any books?
Yes, Quvenzhané Wallis has written a series of children's books called "Shai & Emmie Star in..." which she co-authored with Nancy Ohlin.
What inspired Quvenzhané Wallis to pursue acting?
Quvenzhané Wallis was inspired to pursue acting after watching the film "Hairspray" and seeing young actors on screen, which motivated her to audition for roles herself.
