Iman Vellani

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Iman Vellani
Born2001/2002 (age 19–20)[1]
Markham, Ontario, Canada
EducationUnionville High School
OccupationActress
Years active2019–present

Iman Vellani (born 2002) is a Canadian actress from Markham, Ontario.[1] In September 2020, Vellani was cast as the titular character Kamala Khan in the upcoming Disney+ series Ms. Marvel (2022), marking her onscreen debut.[2][3] Vellani is set to reprise the role in the film The Marvels (2023).

Early life and career[]

Born to Muslim immigrants from Pakistan,[4] Vellani graduated from Unionville High School in the Regional Municipality of York.[5] Before being cast in Ms. Marvel, Vellani was selected as a member of the TIFF Next Wave Committee at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival.[6][7]

By December 2020, Vellani was set to reprise her role as Kamala Khan in The Marvels.[8]

Filmography[]

Film[]

Year Title Role Notes
2020 PUSH[9] N/A Director; short film
Requiem for a Pandemic[10]
2021 I don't wanna b alone :([10] Herself
2023 The Marvels Kamala Khan / Ms. Marvel Filming

Television[]

Year Title Role Notes
2022 Ms. Marvel Kamala Khan / Ms. Marvel Post-production

References[]

  1. ^ a b Ranger, Michael (September 30, 2020). "Markham teen cast as Disney's Ms. Marvel". CityNews. Archived from the original on October 1, 2020. Retrieved October 1, 2020.
  2. ^ Thorne, Will (September 30, 2020). "'Ms. Marvel' Disney Plus Series Casts Iman Vellani in Title Role". Variety. Archived from the original on October 1, 2020.
  3. ^ Kroll, Justin (September 30, 2020). "Newcomer Iman Vellani to play title role in Marvel's 'Ms. Marvel' series for Disney Plus". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 30, 2020. Retrieved September 30, 2020.
  4. ^ Nolan, Emma (October 1, 2020). "Who is Iman Vellani? 'Ms. Marvel' Casts First Muslim Superhero Kamala Khan". Newsweek. Archived from the original on October 1, 2020.
  5. ^ @UHSupdates (October 1, 2020). "Congrats to Unionville High School alumni, Iman Vellani!! We are celebrating with you!!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  6. ^ Simmons, Taylor (September 3, 2019). "How these GTA teens helped shape the lineup at this year's TIFF". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Archived from the original on October 1, 2020.
  7. ^ "Meet the 2019–2020 TIFF Next Wave Committee". Toronto International Film Festival. Archived from the original on October 1, 2020. Retrieved October 1, 2020.
  8. ^ @MarvelStudios (December 10, 2020). "Brie Larson returns as Carol Danvers in Marvel Studios' Captain Marvel 2, directed by Nia DaCosta. Joining the cast are recently announced Ms. Marvel, Iman Vellani, and Monica Rambeau played by WandaVision's Teyonah Parris" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  9. ^ Vellani, Iman (January 23, 2020). "PUSH directed by Iman Vellani". Vimeo. Archived from the original on September 2, 2021. Retrieved September 2, 2021.
  10. ^ a b Nebens, Richard (September 2, 2021). "The New Ms. Marvel Actress Made an Adorable Iron Man-Centric Short Film". The Direct. Archived from the original on September 2, 2021. Retrieved September 2, 2021.

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