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Colombiana in Mexico City

09/29/2011

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Grazing in the grass
Earlier this week, I made a whirlwind trip to Mexico City to attend the screening   of Colombiana with the wonderful cast and crew. It was so good to see everyone - my director, Olivier Megaton,  and the producers Ariel Zeitoun and Sandrine Molto. (Again, Happy Birthday, Ariel!)  I was also glad to be reunited with the cow sculpture that hangs out near the pool in my hotel there. ...
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I watched Colombiana for the fifth time with Ofelia Medina.
I especially loved spending time with my screen grandmother, the amazing Ofelia Medina.  The famous Mexican actress and human rights activist played Frida before Salma Hayek. She shared stories about how hard it was to get anyone interested in artist Frida Kahlo's life when she made her movie,  meeting Madonna, and shooting in the actual home where Frida had lived. I hope I get to visit one day. I also couldn't help but admire Ofelia's style: She explained her dress looks Mexican, but it's actually from Lebanon. Another fun fact: She has spent lots of time in Denmark (I'm half Danish!) and has traveled to Greenland where my grandmother was from. 

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I left my favorite fedora at home - but Olivier remembered his!
 


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Michelle L. Thompson
12/25/2011 23:56

Music – a timeless gift to be unwrapped in any season of one’s life. I am thankful for the serendipitous events that introduced me to Miles Davis. It all started with a young girl who captured my heart with her brilliance on the screen. The search to discover who she is has enlightened me and inspired me.

Thank you Amandla Stenberg- the young Cataleya in Columbiana

for your biographical sketch that introduced me to the meaning of your name,

which led me to the historical significance of the power of the use of a name as a catalyst for change,

which then led me to listen to a Amandla by Miles Davis to try to understand the beauty that inspired your mother to choose this name especially for you

which finally led me to this wonderful secret chamber of amazing music by one of the most talented musicians in the history of this world.

Miles Davis – Amandla
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMyOpFdogBQ&feature=results_video&playnext=1&list=PLEEC12591F6910F5E

Miles Davis – Flamenco Sketches
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3W_alUuFkA&feature=related – Flamenco Sketches

I have been searching for an African Name to name myself. I choose Amandla!

Thank you!

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precious link
02/12/2012 02:41

Why is your name amandla? It a zulu name from south africa,so why are u named amandla?

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Alex Caesar
08/17/2012 04:50

I think you are a very good and beautiful actor and your name is lovely

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Jay DS
01/28/2013 09:50

You are a very talented young person and I feel that you will be very successful within the future your movie based in Mexico & USA has made me aware of who you are and I wish you the Best in youre positive career, Lovely Actress x

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CourtneyWitt link
02/19/2013 17:32

Hi Amandla! You've probably seen me comment on some if your other posts, too. The reason is I love your blog and reading about your life, because your life is so much more exciting and interesting than mine. Usually, all I ever do is sit around at school most days, then go home, do my homework, and read more of your blog. And yes, I know school is important, but it's definently not my favorite pastime. I like reading, mostly. My favorite book series is, for sure, The Hunger Games!!! I am on Catching Fire right now; the book is really getting tense! I love it!!
A bit more about me: I am eleven years old, am tall for my age, and I live in Hewitt, Texas. I have two little sisters and there names are Ashley and Abby Lee.
Anyways, I G2G now. Love ya,
--CourtneyWitt--

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