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Magnolia Maymuru
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| Born | 1997 Yirrkala, Northern Territory, Australia
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| Occupation | Actress & Model |
| Years active | 2016-Present |
| Relatives | Leila Gurruwiwi (aunt) |
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| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Hair color | Black |
| Eye color | Black |
Maminydjama Magnolia Maymuru, born in 1997, is an amazing Aboriginal Australian actress and model. She grew up in Yirrkala in the Northern Territory of Australia. Magnolia is part of the Yolngu community. She became famous for her acting, winning an award for her role in the movie The Nightingale.
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Magnolia Maymuru: Model and Actress
From Yirrkala to the World of Fashion
Magnolia was born in 1997 in Yirrkala, a community in Australia's Northern Territory. She belongs to the Yolngu people. When she was a teenager in 2014, something exciting happened. A person who finds models saw her at an ATM! At first, she said no because she wanted to finish school.
Later, she met Mehali Tsangaris, who runs NT Fashion Week. This meeting changed her mind. She decided to try modeling. She used her middle name, Magnolia, for her modeling career.
Making History in Miss World Australia
When Magnolia was 19, she made history. She became the first Aboriginal woman from the Northern Territory to join the Miss World Australia competition. She even reached the national finals! This was a big step for her and for her community.
Becoming an Award-Winning Actress
Magnolia is also a talented actress. She starred in the movie The Nightingale. For her role in this film, she won the Best Supporting Actress award at the 9th AACTA Awards. This is a very important award in the Australian film industry.
Magnolia is also the niece of Leila Gurruwiwi, who is a well-known media commentator and television producer.
