Known for her role as "Pocahontas" in The New World, Q'orianka Kilcher became an overnight success. Born in 1990, in Schweigmatt, Germany, Q'orianka began performing very young. By the time she turned nine, she competed in over 250 dance contests which helped support her family. She competed on Star Search in 2002 but only came in second place. 2005, she was cast in The New World opposite Colin Farrell, in which she won a "Breakthrough Performance Award" by the National Board of Review. Q'orianka not only acts, but she is also involved in charity and activism causes, working with organizations like Amnesty International and the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.
Fast Facts:
- Birth name: Q'Orianka Waira Qoiana Kilcher
- Born: February 11, 1990
- Birthplace: Schweigmatt, Germany
- Nickname: "Q"
- Notable role: Pocahontas in The New World
- Involved as activist/charity work
- Spokesperson for Thursday's Child
- Related to Jewel
- Next Film: Role of "Princess Ka'iulani" in After Heaven
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Q'orianka Kilcher Timeline
Note: Many of the links in this timeline are to IMDb, which has pop-ups.
2000: How the Grinch Stole Christmas - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
2005: The New World - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
2006: The Ellen DeGeneres Show - IMDb Listing
2009: After Heaven - IMDb Listing Mahalo
2008: The Power of a Few - IMDb Listing
2008: A Yellow Raft in Blue Water - IMDb Listing
