Florence Kasumba
| Florence Kasumba | |
|---|---|
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Florence Kasumba at Filmfest München in 2010 | |
| Born |
26 October 1976 Kampala, Uganda |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2001-present |
Florence Kasumba (born 26 October 1976) is a German actress of Ugandan origin. She is known for playing the part of the Security Chief of Black Panther's bodyguard in Captain America: Civil War, a role she will resume as Ayo in the Black Panther solo film, other than acting in German and Dutch films. She has been cast as Senator Acantha in Wonder Woman, and as the Wicked Witch of the East in the NBC television series Emerald City.
Early life
Florence Kasumba was born on 26 October 1976 in Kampala, Uganda.[1]
Acting career
Kasumba has appeared in a variety of Dutch, German and English language films and television series.[1]
Her single line interaction Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow in the 2016 film Captain America: Civil War has been called "scene stealing".[2] Her role was credited as that of a security guard for Black Panther, with speculation that the character was a member of the Dora Milaje, an all female fighting squad.[3] This was confirmed when Kasumba was announced to be appearing in the Black Panther solo film as Ayo, who is a member of the Dora Milaje in the comic books.[4]
Following her first appearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, she was cast as Senator Acantha in 2017's Wonder Woman and as the Wicked Witch of the East in the NBC television series Emerald City.[2]
Awards and nominations
She was nominated for the Black Entertainment Film Fashion Television & Arts Award for International Rising Star in 2016, against Lupita Nyong'o, John Boyega and Lisa Awuku.[5] Kasumba is due to appear alongside Nyong'o in Black Panther, with both their characters being members of the Dora Milaje.[6]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Ik ook van jou | Silke |
| 2006 | The Stoning | Nilophé |
| 2012 | Transpapa | Tessi |
| 2014 | Zeit der Kannibalen | Florence |
| 2016 | Offline: Are You Ready for the Next Level? | Skuld |
| Captain America: Civil War | Security Chief (Ayo) | |
| Wie Männer über Frauen reden | Sabine | |
| 2017 | Wonder Woman | Senator Acantha |
| 2017 | Mute | Tanya |
| 2018 | Black Panther | Ayo |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-2016 | Tatort | Various | 7 episodes |
| 2007 | Die Familienanwältin | Mboose Thallert | |
| Four Women and a Funeral | Freedom | ||
| 2010 | Vienna Crime Squad | Mira Wiesinger | |
| 2013 | Großstadtrevier | Sisi Ngoro | |
| Der letzte Bulle | Denise Mokaba | ||
| In aller Freundschaft | Imani Kutesa | ||
| 2014 | The Quest | Talmuh | 10 episodes |
| 2015 | Die letzte Spur | Madame Manyong | |
| Dominion | Daria | 3 episodes | |
| 2016-2017 | Emerald City | East | 3 episodes |
References
- 1 2 "A glance at Uganda's Kasumba who featured in Captain America: Civil War". KFM. 26 May 2016. Retrieved 5 November 2016.
- 1 2 Robertson, Erin C.J. "Could Promising Actress Florence Kasumba from 'Captain America: Civil War' Be Hollywood's Next Bae?". Okay Africa. Retrieved 8 September 2016.
- ↑ Joyce, Amanda (2 June 2016). "'Captain America: Civil War's' Florence Kasumba Joins 'Wonder Woman'". The Movie Network. Retrieved 8 September 2016.
- ↑ White, James (9 October 2016). "Forest Whitaker, Daniel Kaluuya and Florence Kasumba join Black Panther". Empire. Retrieved 5 November 2016.
- ↑ Dankwah, Kwame. "Ghana: Yvonne Okoro, Abraham Attah, Others for 2016 BEFFTA Awards". AllAfrica. Retrieved 5 November 2016.
- ↑ McKenny, Kyle (27 July 2016). "Lupita Nyong'o Shares Details on Black Panther's Story". Paste. Retrieved 5 November 2016.