Ten fun facts about Q´orianka Kilcher

Fact 1
Q'orianka Kilcher was born Q'orianka Waira Qoiana Kilcher on February 11, 1990) in Schweigmatt, Germany

Fact 2
At the age of 14, Q'orianka Kilcher won critical acclaim and became well known for her portrayal of the role of Pocahontas in director Terrence Malick’s Academy Award nominated motion picture The New World in 2005 which also stars Colin Farrell and Christian Bale.

Fact 3
Her name in Quechua means "Golden Eagle".

Fact 4
In 1997 Q'orianka Kilcher got the Ballet Hawaii's Young Choreographer Award when she was 7 years old.

Fact 5
She was chosen to participate in the international Tahitian Dance Competition in California in 1996 and 1997 and has performed in more than 50 professional dances.

Fact 6
At the age of 9, she played the role of "Choire Who" in the movie How the Grinch Stole Christmas.

Fact 7
Q'orianka Kilcher was 12 years old when she was given a full scholarship to the Hollywood Musician Institute.

Fact 8
Q'orianka has a Black belt in Kung Fu, Wushu and is a stunt performer in movies.

Fact 9
Her performance in The New World got her the National Board of Review's best breakthrough performance, the Alma Award for best Latin American actress in a feature film and many other award nominations

Fact 10
Q'orianka Kilcher is a staunch supporter and a speaker at the UN for the panel of Indigenous Rights.