Wilson Mbomio
English actor (born 2002)
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Wilson Enrique I. Mbomio Mba Radjou-Pujalte (born 15 May 2002) is an English actor. He began his career as a child actor in the BBC One drama Dickensian (2016) and the Nickelodeon series Hunter Street (2018–2019). He has since starred in the Netflix series The Witcher (2019–2023). His films include Kindling (2023).
Wilson Mbomio | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 May 2002 Hackney, London, England |
| Other names | Wilson Radjou-Pujalte |
| Years active | 2015–present |
Early life
Career
Initially credited as Wilson Radjou-Pujalte, in 2015, he made his television debut aged 12 as Aladdin in the CBBC series Jamillah & Aladdin[2] and his feature film debut as an orphan in Pan.[3] This was followed by a role as the Artful Dodger in the BBC One drama Dickensian.[4] He also played a young John Luther in the Idris Elba music video "Murdah Loves John"[5] and a young Hannibal (played by Nicholas Pinnock as an adult) in the History Channel docudrama Barbarians Rising.[citation needed]
Mbomio had a recurring role as Bobby in the CBBC adaptation of Hetty Feather in 2017. In 2018, he joined the main cast of the Dutch-produced Nickelodeon adventure series Hunter Street as Jake Hunter.[6] He starred in the film We the Kings with Elliot James Langridge[7] and had a small role in Yorgos Lanthimos' The Favourite.[8]
From 2019 to 2023, Mbomio starred in the Netflix adaptation of The Witcher as an elf boy named Dara.[9][10] Mbomio starred in the 2023 drama film Kindling;[11] he and the film's lead George Somner received critical acclaim for their performances.[12]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Pan | Orphan | |
| 2018 | The Favourite | Pigeon Boy | |
| 2018 | We the Kings | Mackie | |
| 2023 | Kindling | Diggs | |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2016 | Jamillah and Aladdin | Aladdin | Main role |
| 2016 | Dickensian | Dodger | 5 episodes |
| 2016 | Barbarians Rising | Young Hannibal | Episode: "Resistance" |
| 2017 | Hetty Feather | Bobby | 4 episodes |
| 2018–2019 | Hunter Street | Jake Hunter | Main role |
| 2019–2023 | The Witcher | Dara | Main role |
Music videos
- "Murdah Loves John" (2015), Idris Elba