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ETHAN HERISSE
ABEL
Ethan Herisse is an American actor who entered the film world at age 12. Herisse starred as Young Yusef Salaam in Ava DuVernay's limited Netflix series, "When They See Us,” the most watched series on Netflix during its opening two weeks, winning at the Primetime Emmy Awards. Most recently, Ethan played Elwood Curtis, the lead of Amazon MGM Studios’ “Nickel Boys”, scoring a Best Picture Nomination at the 97th Academy Awards.
@ethanherisse
Wayna Wondwossen
MIHRET
Wayna Wondwossen is an R&B/soul singer and songwriter. Born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Wayna is a Grammy-nominated performing artist. She worked as a writer for the Clinton White House before releasing three solo albums, garnering three Billboard-charting singles and a Grammy nomination. She currently tours as a vocalist with musical icon Stevie Wonder.
@waynamusic
Adonai KELELOM
KIYA
Adonai Girmaye Kelelom is a 15 year old Ethiopian actor. Though the role of Kiya stands as Kelelom’s professional debut, portraying this role has been one of “the best experiences [he’s] ever had,” and has inspired him to pursue a career in acting. He aims to study acting as well as neuroscience in the United States in the near future.
@a_don_ai