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Nakai Takawira

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Nakai Takawira
Nakai Takawira born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, is an up-and-coming actor who's natural talent and impressive enthusiasm for her craft and learning have aided her in building an extensive body of work at a young age. Having her first set experience a few days before turning 7, the 14-year-old has since been involved in numerous projects that include television, voiceover, and commercials. Nakai takes pride in delivering outstanding performances.

Nakai's most prominent roles include guest starring on the Netflix series A Series of Unfortunate Events, playing the role of 'Friday', lead in the Vanessa Parise directed Lifetime movie, Simone Biles Story: Courage to Soar as 'Young Simone Biles'. She has also worked on shows such as DC's Legends of Tomorrow and Gumboot Kids television series. Her voice-over bookings include The Breakfast Club of Canada, a recurring role as 'Betsy Roar' in the Chip and Potato TV series and Fisher Price. Her commercial appearances so far include Aleve, Proctor & Gamble 2018 'Thank you Mom Campaign, Bose Headphones, and Reddi Wip ads.

Fluent in English, French, and German, a science lover, and all-around athlete, Nakai is an engaging, quick-witted and versatile individual. These are qualities that make her an incredible student of the artform. She has received training from a variety of industry experts including Sarah-Jane Redmond and Robyn Ross, Voice Over training from Halfyard Productions, Creative Drama from Arts Umbrella. Part of Nakai's motivation comes from her desire to help others, particularly children her age. She volunteers annually at the SFU Phi Delta Epsilon Fraternity 'Anatomy Fashion Show' and Vancouver Kids Fashion Week which are fundraisers for BC Children's hospital.

Nakai is always eager for new opportunities and experiences and is considered to be a pleasure to work with on and off set.

Contact: Manager: Mary Falcon Play Management, Vancouver
BornJanuary 7, 2010
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    Known for

    Simone Biles : Les Sacrifices d'une championne (2018)
    Simone Biles : Les Sacrifices d'une championne
    6.4
    TV Movie
    • Young Simone
    • 2018
    Merry Liddle Christmas Baby (2021)
    Merry Liddle Christmas Baby
    6.5
    TV Movie
    • Coco
    • 2021
    Neil Patrick Harris, Malina Pauli Weissman, Louis Hynes, and Presley Smith in Les Désastreuses Aventures des orphelins Baudelaire (2017)
    Les Désastreuses Aventures des orphelins Baudelaire
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Friday
    Team Zenko Go (2022)
    Team Zenko Go
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Niah

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    Actress



    • My Weird School
      • Andrea
      • Post-production
      • TV Movie



    • Lego Friends: The Next Chapter (2023)
      Lego Friends: The Next Chapter
      7.7
      TV Series
      • Imani (voice)
      • 2024
    • Jessie Farrell in Jessie & the Gumboot Kids (2018)
      Jessie & the Gumboot Kids
      8.5
      TV Series
      • Gumboot Kid
      • 2022
    • Chip et patate (2018)
      Chip et patate
      6.0
      TV Series
      • Betsy Roar
      • 2018–2022
    • Behind the Curl (2022)
      Behind the Curl
      Short
      • Young Kai
      • 2022
    • Team Zenko Go (2022)
      Team Zenko Go
      7.2
      TV Series
      • Niah
      • 2022
    • Merry Liddle Christmas Baby (2021)
      Merry Liddle Christmas Baby
      6.5
      TV Movie
      • Coco
      • 2021
    • Danielle Brooks in Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia (2021)
      Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia
      7.1
      TV Movie
      • Young Halie
      • 2021
    • Four Walls (2021)
      Four Walls
      6.5
      • Dawn
      • 2021
    • Joyeuse Pagaille à Noël 2 (2020)
      Joyeuse Pagaille à Noël 2
      6.0
      TV Movie
      • Coco
      • 2020
    • Eion Bailey and Alvina August in Ma belle inconnue de Noël (2020)
      Ma belle inconnue de Noël
      6.6
      TV Movie
      • Zoe
      • 2020
    • Mort subite 2 (2020)
      Mort subite 2
      4.4
      Video
      • Mara
      • 2020
    • Freddie Highmore in Good Doctor (2017)
      Good Doctor
      8.0
      TV Series
      • Sharon Gaston
      • 2020
    • Keshia Knight Pulliam and Michael Xavier in La Révélation de Noël (2019)
      La Révélation de Noël
      6.2
      TV Movie
      • Andie
      • 2019
    • Sean Giambrone, Ciara Riley Wilson, and Sadie Stanley in Kim Possible (2019)
      Kim Possible
      3.8
      TV Movie
      • Small Girl
      • 2019
    • Neil Patrick Harris, Malina Pauli Weissman, Louis Hynes, and Presley Smith in Les Désastreuses Aventures des orphelins Baudelaire (2017)
      Les Désastreuses Aventures des orphelins Baudelaire
      7.7
      TV Series
      • Friday
      • 2019

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    • Height
      • 1.60 m
    • Born
      • January 7, 2010
      • Montréal, Quebec, Canada
    • Parents
      • Amanda Takawira

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    • Nickname
      • 'Kai or Kai Kai

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