Viola Davis: 'The Woman King'

The historical-epic spectacle "The Woman King" was filmed based on the story of the brave women's military unit Agoji in the former African kingdom of Dahomey, today's territory of the Benin state. It is a monarchy that existed from the 17th to the end of the 19th century and was best known for its brave warriors who were called the Dahomey Amazons.

The plot of the film is based on true events and follows Nanisca, the brave and determined leader of Agoji. Her character is played by Oscar winner Viola Davis who prepared for the role months before filming through intensive training in martial arts and running.

In the other roles, we will see Lashana Lynch and John Boyega, and the direction is signed by Gina Prince-Bythewood. In order to make the experience of the film authentic, the Republic of South Africa was chosen for the shooting locations.

Viola Davis is a famous American actress and producer. Born into a poverty-stricken family, Davis worked hard to overcome her challenging early years. She went into acting and appeared on TV, in movies, and on stage and gained considerable name and fame in less than ten years. She is the first black actress to win the Triple Crown of acting - the Oscar, Emmy, and Tony Awards - and also the first black actress to be nominated for three Academy Awards.

In addition to this, Viola Davis has also been awarded twice by the African American Film Critics Association. Working steadily on screen and stage since the late 1990s, Davis received a scholarship and studied theater in New York. She first appeared on the stage in New York, and after that she landed on the small screen, doing occasional roles. At the same time, the actress started doing small roles on the big screen. Davis' passion and love for acting led to her dozens of television shows and movies.

No doubt, both her small and big screen credits are truly remarkable, but it's on the stage where her talents really shine. Over the years, Davis has often performed stereotypical African-American roles, bringing a distinguished maturity to even small parts. The actress was also named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine.

Post by: Rinna James