“We’ve been planning this for four to five months. Abigail and Samson Boyega. {{#media.focal_point}}. The Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker actor shared a sweet video on Instagram Monday in which he presented his parents, Samson and Abigail Boyega, with a new home. [40], John Boyega has expressed sympathy for George Floyd, Sandra Bland, Trayvon Martin, and Stephen Lawrence during a speech at a Black Lives Matter rally in Hyde Park, London. John Boyega was born in Peckham in March 1992 to Abigail and Samson Adegboyega. John Boyega was born in Peckham in March 1992 to Abigail and Samson Adegboyega. In 2011, it was reported that in the US, 72% of black children were born to unmarried mothers. John Adedayo Bamidele Adegboyega (born 17 March 1992), known professionally as John Boyega, is a British-Nigerian actor and producer. [11] He trained with the Identity School of Acting in London, and became a patron of its Los Angeles branch when it opened in 2018.[19]. Boyega was chosen by Fionnuala Halligan of Screen International as one of the "UK Stars of Tomorrow 2011" and appeared alongside two other actors on the front cover of that magazine in its July 2011 edition. Boyega was praised by other celebrities including fellow Star Wars actor Mark Hamill, Jordan Peele, J.J. Abrams, Edgar Wright, Olivia Wilde and Charlie Brooker. John Boyega gave his parents the surprise of a lifetime. Boyega revealed in a 2011 interview with the New York Times that Abigail works with disabled people while his father, Samson, is a pentecostal minister – “without the shouting,” he said.
Lucasfilm has also reiterated its support for Boyega and the Black Lives Matter cause. Mark Hamill, the actor behind Luke Skywalker also stated how proud he was of Boyega’s actions. [5] He has two older sisters. [38], In response to a tweet suggesting he should play the DC Comics character Static in a live-action role, Boyega suggested that he would be too old to star in the role and that he would be interested in seeing a newcomer cast as the character, while himself expressing interest in playing the DC character of Red Hood. Never been more proud of you, John.
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Following John Boyega’s powerful speech on June 3rd, there has been an outpouring of support for the 28-year-old.
The two are in development of a series based on their childhood experiences, which Boyega will be producing [35], In November 2018 it was announced that Boyega would be starring alongside Letitia Wright in a novel adaption of Hold Back the Stars. Introducing ... PEOPLE's Products Worth the Hype, John Boyega Wore a Nigerian Robe Designed by His Sister to. [30] The same year, he reprised his role as Finn in Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Boyega said: “Black men, we need to take care of our black women. Honestly from the bottom of my heart, thank you so so much for everything you’ve done.”. Deep respect and love, my friend. The film was released on 18 December 2015. Text us for exclusive photos and videos, royal news, and way more. [8][9] While acting in another play there at the age of nine, he was noticed by Teresa Early, the artistic director of Theatre Peckham, a learning theatre for young people who live in south London. John also added that both of his parents are “film nerds” and that his father, in particular, was “a massive Bruce Willis fan.”. Furthermore, a study from Nicole Howell of Olivet Nazarene University suggests that there is a link between crime and single-parent households. Not only has the 28-year-old been hugely outspoken on social media but he also joined the Black Lives Matter protest in Hyde Park on Wednesday, June 3rd. [10][11][12][13] Boyega and his sister Grace were among the last people to see Damilola Taylor alive: they were friends and the Boyegas helped watch him. [33] In 2019 John teased his new collaboration with Writer/Director Sebastian Thiel [34]. [31], In January 2016, Boyega formed his own production company, Upperroom Entertainment Limited. If you would like to opt out of browser push notifications, please refer to the following instructions specific to your device and browser: John Boyega Surprises His Parents with a New Home in Sweet Video: 'They’re Always Showing Love'. Congratulations.”, The actor added, “It’s your prayers that has got this because the skill and ability that I’ve received has been from your prayers and I cannot ignore what God has used my parents to do in my life. 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I’ve always wanted to do that,” the actor began the video by saying. This is what Boyega seems to be alluding to and he concluded his message by saying: “We [black men] are the pillars of the family. This is your new house, it belongs to you.”, RELATED: John Boyega Wore a Nigerian Robe Designed by His Sister to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Premiere, As his parents remained silent, one of John’s two sisters reasserted his statement by saying, “This is your house.”, “There’s no lie, this is your house,” John added. View his full speech: https://t.co/Goxb5y2wrK pic.twitter.com/ZvE0t5tRPY. Love you, John. And on top of that, a whole host of notable filmmakers and writers took to Twitter to back Boyega. [1][2][3][4] He first rose to prominence in his native UK for his role as Moses in the sci-fi comedy film Attack the Block (2011) and later became best known for playing Finn in the Star Wars sequel trilogy films The Force Awakens (2015), The Last Jedi (2017), and The Rise of Skywalker (2019). Boyega was expected to play Donnie, who is released from a juvenile detention centre on his 18th birthday and begins to examine what it means to be a man. [27] It was later revealed Boyega would play Finn, a stormtrooper for the First Order, who leaves the military power after witnessing their cruelty in his first combat mission before joining the fight against them. Credit: [16] His activities at the college included playing the title role in the college's production of Othello. The script subsequently surfaced on eBay but was bought by a Lucasfilm employee to prevent it from being leaked. “I can tell that my parents are very much aware of the limited time a human being has on this planet. They’re curious every day about who you are as a person,” he said. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is now playing. Since then, protests have erupted across the US and the wider world, calling for justice for George Floyd and to send out the message that black lives matter. [54][55][56], During an interview with GQ magazine in early September 2020, Boyega criticised Disney for sidelining his character Finn in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, remarking "I would say to Disney is do not bring out a black character, market them to be much more important in the franchise than they are and then have them pushed to the side. [15] Between 2008 and 2010, he attended South Thames College at the college's Wandsworth campus to study for a National Diploma in Performing Arts. [21][22] In September 2011, HBO announced that Boyega had been cast in the boxing drama pilot Da Brick, loosely based on Mike Tyson's life. We stand with and support you, @JohnBoyega. Boyega revealed in a 2011 interview with the New York Times that … Imagine this, a nation that is set up with individual families that are thriving, that are healthy, that communicate, that raise their children in love and have a rate of becoming better human beings.”.