Amandla Stenberg
Actress from The Hunger Games
Born
October 23rd, 1998
26 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Born in 1998, an actress gained recognition for portraying Rue in the film adaptation of 'The Hunger Games'. Stenberg's roles also include the lead in 'Everything, Everything' and a part in 'The Hate U Give'. Aside from acting, Stenberg is known for advocacy work in social justice and representation issues, leveraging their platform to support various causes.
Portrayed Rue in The Hunger Games
Starred in Everything, Everything
Featured in The Hate U Give
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