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Quvenzhané Wallis - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | August 28, 2003 |
|---|---|
| Age | 22 |
| Birthplace | Houma, Louisiana, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo - (see also Quvenzhané Wallis's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Goat |
| Generation | Gen Z generation |
| Known For | Starring as Hushpuppy in 'Beasts of the Southern Wild' and as Annie in the 2014 adaptation of 'Annie'. |
Intro
Quvenzhané Wallis is an American actress and author best known for her breakthrough role as Hushpuppy in the film 'Beasts of the Southern Wild' (2012), for which she became the youngest ever Best Actress nominee at the Academy Awards.
Early Life & Background
Quvenzhané Wallis was born in Houma, Louisiana, to Qulyndreia Wallis, a teacher, and Venjie Wallis Sr., a truck driver. She attended Honduras Elementary School in Houma.
Career Highlights
- Became the youngest Best Actress nominee at age 9 for 'Beasts of the Southern Wild' at the 85th Academy Awards (2013).
- Starred as the titular character in 'Annie' (2014), earning a Golden Globe nomination.
- Appeared in '12 Years a Slave' (2013).
- Authored children's books including 'Shai & Emmie Star in Break an Egg!'
Trivia
- Her name is pronounced 'kwuh-ven-zha-nay'.
- She was only five years old when she auditioned for 'Beasts of the Southern Wild'.
- She became the first African-American child actor to earn a nomination for the Best Actress Oscar.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Quvenzhané Wallis?
Quvenzhané Wallis is 22 years old.
When was Quvenzhané Wallis born?
Quvenzhané Wallis was born the 28 August 2003.
Where is Quvenzhané Wallis from?
Houma, Louisiana, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About August 28th, 2003, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 28, 2003, a significant power outage occurred in parts of south London and north-west Kent, affecting approximately 476,000 customers. The blackout was caused by a series of faults at National Grid transmission substations, leading to widespread disruptions, including halted trains and stranded passengers. Power was restored within 37 minutes, but full service took longer to resume.
- Day of the week: August 28th, 2003 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Crazy In Love by Beyonce
- #1 UK song: Breathe by Blu Cantrell featuring Sean Paul
- Popular movie: The Last Samurai directed by Edward Zwick
Check the link for more news and curiosities on August 28th, 2003.