Rachel Mwanza, 1997
Actors · January 1, 1997
Rachel Mwanza
★ HOW OLD IS RACHEL MWANZA?
Rachel Mwanza is 29 years old, born January 1, 1997 in Mbuji-Mayi · Capricorn.
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★ QUICK FACTS
The basics
- ★ BORN IN
- Mbuji-Mayi
★ LEDE
About
Rachel Mwanza won the Silver Bear for Best Actress at Berlin for her role as Komona in War Witch (2012). The Congolese actor was cast in the film while homeless on the streets of Kinshasa. Born in 1997, she grew up in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Rachel Mwanza's breakout came with War Witch (Rebelle), a 2012 film that earned her the Silver Bear for Best Actress at Berlin—a major international recognition early in her career. She played Komona, a central role that showcased her raw talent. Before landing the part, Mwanza was homeless and living on Kinshasa's streets, making her casting a turning point. As an actor, she works across film and performance. Born January 1, 1997, she is from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Her journey from street life to international film recognition marks one of cinema's most dramatic career shifts.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Rachel Mwanza was homeless and living on the streets of Kinshasa before being cast in War Witch. Little else is documented about her early life prior to the 2012 film that launched her international profile.
★ SIDEBAR
Trivia
- Won the Silver Bear for Best Actress at the Berlin International Film Festival for War Witch in 2012.
- Played Komona, a child soldier, in the film War Witch (Rebelle).
- Was discovered while homeless on the streets of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
★ HIGHLIGHTS
Career timeline
- 2013
- WONQuébec Cinéma Award for Best Actress
- 2012
- WONSilver Bear for Best Actress
★ SIDEBAR
Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and self-reliant. Rachel Mwanza tend to step into pioneer roles early and prefer setting direction over following it.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 1 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Rachel Mwanza?
- Rachel Mwanza is 29 years old (born January 1, 1997).
- When is Rachel Mwanza's birthday?
- Rachel Mwanza was born on January 1, 1997.
- What is Rachel Mwanza's zodiac sign?
- Rachel Mwanza is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1997.
- What is Rachel Mwanza's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Rachel Mwanza was born in 1997, the year of the Fire Ox.
- Where is Rachel Mwanza from?
- Rachel Mwanza is from CD.
- What does Rachel Mwanza do?
- Rachel Mwanza is a actor.
- Where was Rachel Mwanza born?
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