Florence Kasumba facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Florence Kasumba
Kasumba at The Lion King European premiere in 2019
Born	(1976-10-26) 26 October 1976 (age 48) Kampala, Uganda
Nationality	German
Alma mater	Fontys University of Applied Sciences in Tilburg, the Netherlands
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2001–present

Florence Kasumba is a talented actress who was born in Uganda and grew up in Germany. She is famous for playing the character Ayo in the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies. You might have seen her in films like Captain America: Civil War, Black Panther, and Avengers: Infinity War. She also appeared in the Disney+ series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Besides her Marvel roles, Florence is known for her work in German and Dutch films. She played Senator Acantha in Wonder Woman and voiced Shenzi in The Lion King (2019).

Early Life and Inspiration

Florence Kasumba was born in Kampala, Uganda, on October 26, 1976. She spent her childhood in Essen, Germany, where she went to elementary and high school. When she was 12 years old, she watched the musical Starlight Express. This show made her want to become an actress, singer, and dancer. She studied acting, singing, and dancing at Fontys University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands. Florence speaks German, English, and Dutch fluently. She lives in Berlin, Germany.

Her Acting Journey

While she was still studying, Florence Kasumba got her first movie role in the Dutch film Ik ook van jou. After finishing college, she performed in many popular musicals. These included Chicago, The Lion King, Cats, West Side Story, and Beauty and the Beast. She even played the main role in Germany's first production of Elton John's musical Aida.

Florence has acted in many films and TV shows in Dutch, German, and English.

Marvel Cinematic Universe Roles

Florence Kasumba first appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the 2016 movie Captain America: Civil War. She played a security guard for Black Panther. Even though her scene was short, people loved it when she told Black Widow, "Move or you will be moved."

She later played the character Ayo. Ayo is a member of the Dora Milaje, an all-female fighting group from Wakanda. Florence played Ayo in the Black Panther movie, Avengers: Infinity War, and the TV series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. She also returned as Ayo in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever in 2022.

Other Notable Roles

In 2017, Florence played Senator Acantha in the movie Wonder Woman. She also played the Wicked Witch of the East in the TV series Emerald City. Florence often works on both American and German film and TV projects.

In 2019, she voiced the character Shenzi in the animated remake of The Lion King. She worked alongside other famous actors like Keegan-Michael Key and Eric André in this film.

Awards and Recognition

In 2016, Florence Kasumba was nominated for the Black Entertainment Film Fashion Television & Arts Award. This award was for "International Rising Star." She was nominated alongside other well-known actors like Lupita Nyong'o and John Boyega. Florence later acted with Lupita Nyong'o in the movie Black Panther.

Film and Television Appearances

Florence Kasumba has been in many movies and TV shows. Here are some of them:

Movies

Television Shows

See also

In Spanish: Florence Kasumba para niños