Amandla Stenberg

Actress from The Hunger Games

Amandla Stenberg - Actress from The Hunger Games
Born

October 23rd, 1998
27 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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