Florence Kasumba
Florence Kasumba | |
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Kasumba at The Lion King European premiere in 2019 | |
| Born | 26 October 1976 Kampala, Uganda |
| Nationality | German |
| Alma mater | Fontys University of Applied Sciences in Tilburg, the Netherlands |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Website | www |
Florence Kasumba (born 26 October 1976) is a Ugandan-born German actress. She is best known for her portrayal of Ayo in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including the films Captain America: Civil War (2016), Black Panther (2018), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022), and the Disney+ series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021). She is also known for her acting in German and Dutch films. She played Senator Acantha in Wonder Woman (2017), Shenzi in The Lion King (2019), and the Wicked Witch of the East in the NBC television series Emerald City (2017).