Nakai Takawira is an actress who portrayed Friday Caliban in the Netflix adaptation of A Series of Unfortunate Events.
Biography[]
Nakai Takawira, born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada in January 2010, is an up-and-coming actor whose 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, [she] has since been involved in numerous projects that include television, voiceover, and commercials. Nakai takes pride in delivering outstanding performances.
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 and institutes including On Camera Acting at LeBlanc School of Acting, Voice Over training from Halfyard Productions, Creative Drama, and Dance 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.[2]
Acting Credits[]
Film[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | The Simone Biles Story: Courage to Soar | Young Simone Biles | |
| 2018 | Harry & Meghan: A Royal Romance | Helen | |
| 2019 | Kim Possible | Small Girl | |
| 2019 | Radio Christmas | Andie | |
| 2020 | Welcome to Sudden Death | Mara | |
| 2020 | Deliver by Christmas | Zoe | |
| 2020 | Merry Liddle Christmas Wedding | Coco | |
| 2021 | Four Walls | Dawn | |
| 2021 | Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia | Young Halie | |
| 2021 | Merry Liddle Christmas Baby | Coco |
Television[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | DC's Legends of Tomorrow | Young Kuasa | One Episode |
| 2018 | Scout & the Gumboot Kids | Gumboot Kid | |
| 2018 | I Love | Nakai | One Episode |
| 2018 | When Calls the Heart | Jane | One Episode |
| 2019 | A Series of Unfortunate Events | Friday | One Episode |
| 2018-2019 | Chip and Potato | Betsy Roar | |
| 2020 | The Good Doctor | Sharon Gaston | One Episode |
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