Wilson Mbomio Explained

Birth Date:15 May 2002
Birth Place:Hackney, London, England
Othername:Wilson Radjou-Pujalte
Years Active:2015–present

Wilson Enrique I. Mbomio Mba Radjou-Pujalte (born 15 May 2002) is a British 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–). His films include Kindling (2023).

Early life

Mbomio was born in Hackney, East London.[1]

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.

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]

As of 2019, Mbomio stars in the Netflix adaptation of The Witcher as a new 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

YearTitleRoleNotes
2015PanOrphan
2018The FavouritePigeon Boy
2018We the KingsMackie
2023KindlingDiggs

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2015–2016Jamillah and AladdinAladdinMain role
2016DickensianDodger5 episodes
2016Barbarians RisingYoung HannibalEpisode: "Resistance"
2017Hetty FeatherBobby4 episodes
2018–2019Hunter StreetJake HunterMain role
2019–presentThe WitcherDaraMain role

Music videos

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Wilson Enrique I Mbomio Mba Radjou Pujalte. England and Wales Birth Registration Index, 1837-2008. 25 August 2022.
  2. Web site: Why children should watch CBBC's Jamillah and Aladdin this weekend. The Independent. Sally. Newall. 27 November 2015. 16 October 2023.
  3. Web site: Meet the cast of The Witcher season 2 on Netflix. Radio Times. John. Calday. 14 December 2021. 16 October 2023.
  4. Web site: Dickensian - Dodger. BBC One. 16 October 2023.
  5. Web site: From 'The Witcher' To 'Luther' — Wilson Radjou-Pujalte's Remarkable Resume. GBH. Andrea. Wolanin. 7 December 2020. 16 October 2023.
  6. Web site: Hunter Street - Season 3 Theme Song & Opening Titles - First Look. NickALive!. 21 July 2019. 16 October 2023.
  7. Web site: We The Kings: Review 2018. The New Current. 16 October 2023.
  8. Web site: Wilson Radjou-Pujalte. British Comedy Guide. 16 October 2023.
  9. Web site: The Witcher: Why the Series Will Introduce a Character Not in the Book. CBR. Narayan. Liu. 27 October 2019. 16 October 2023.
  10. Web site: The Witcher's Freya Allan Admits To Stealing Props From Set With Co-Star Wilson Radjou-Pujalte. Looper. Amber F. 8 December 2022. 16 October 2023.
  11. Web site: Kindling film shot in Colchester to premiere next week. Colchester Gazette. Elliot. Deady. 12 April 2023. 16 October 2023.
  12. Web site: "Kindling" Review: The positively human nature will leave you in tears. Blaze Radio. Christos. Makropoulos. 31 March 2023. 2 October 2023.