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Joaquina Kalukango
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| Education | Juilliard School (BFA) |
| Occupation | Actor, singer |
| Years active | 2011–present |
Joaquina Kalukango is a talented American actor and singer. She is famous for her work on Broadway, which is a big theater district in New York City. In 2022, she won a special award called the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical. She earned this award for her amazing role as Nelly O'Brien in the musical Paradise Square.
Joaquina was also nominated for another Tony Award in 2020. This was for her role as Kaneisha in the play Slave Play. Besides her theater work, Joaquina has also appeared in movies and TV shows. Some of her notable appearances include One Night in Miami... and Lawmen: Bass Reeves.
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Early Life and Education
Joaquina Kalukango was a student at YoungArts in 2007, which is a program for young artists. She then went on to study at the Juilliard School, a very famous performing arts school. There, she earned a special degree called a Bachelor of Fine Arts.
Joaquina's family comes from Angola, a country in Africa. Her parents came to the United States seeking safety. Because of her background, Joaquina is very interested in playing characters that show the experiences of Black people.
Movies and TV Shows
Joaquina Kalukango has acted in several movies and television series. Here are some of her roles:
Film Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2015 | I Had a Dream | Betty Shabazz | Short film |
| 2019 | Chained for Life | Michelle | |
| 2020 | One Night in Miami... | Betty Shabazz |
Television Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2019 | Instinct | Angela | Episode: "Trust Issues" |
| 2020 | Lovecraft Country | Hanna | 4 episodes |
| 2021 | Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia | Mildred Falls | Television film |
| 2023 | Lawmen: Bass Reeves | Esme | 6 episodes |
Theater Performances
Joaquina Kalukango has performed in many plays and musicals on stage. Here are some of her important theater roles:
| Year | Title | Role | Venue |
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| 2011 | Ragtime | Sarah | Hangar Theatre |
| 2011–2012 | Godspell | Ensemble | Circle in the Square Theatre |
| 2012 | Hurt Village | Cookie | Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre |
| 2012 | Emotional Creature | Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre | |
| 2014 | Antony and Cleopatra | Cleopatra | Anspacher Theater |
| 2014 | Holler If Ya Hear Me | Kamilah, Ensemble | Palace Theatre |
| 2014 | Our Lady of Kibeho | Marie-Clare Mukangango | Irene Diamond Stage |
| 2015 | The Wild Party | Kate | New York City Center, Encores! |
| 2015–2016 | The Color Purple | Nettie | Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre |
| 2018 | How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying | Smitty | Kennedy Center |
| 2019–2020 | Slave Play | Kaneisha | John Golden Theatre |
| 2021 | Paradise Square | Nelly O'Brien | Nederlander Theatre |
| 2022 | Ethel Barrymore Theatre | ||
| 2022–2023 | Into the Woods | The Witch | St. James Theatre |
| 2024 | Jelly's Last Jam | Anita | New York City Center, Encores! |
Awards and Nominations
Joaquina Kalukango has received many awards and nominations for her acting. Here are some of them:
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2012 | Drama Desk Award | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play | Hurt Village | Nominated |
| 2020 | Tony Award | Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play | Slave Play | Nominated |
| 2021 | Screen Actors Guild Award | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | One Night in Miami... | Nominated |
| 2022 | Tony Award | Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical | Paradise Square | Won |
| Drama Desk Award | Outstanding Actress in a Musical | Won | ||
| Drama League Award | Distinguished Performance | Nominated | ||
| Outer Critics Circle Award | Outstanding Actress in a Musical | Nominated |
External Links
- Joaquina Kalukango at the Internet Off-Broadway Database
