Q’orianka Kilcher

Actress, singer, activist

American Schweigmatt, Baden-Württemberg, Germany Aquarius

Quick Info

ProfessionActress, singer, activist
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth11/02/1990
Age36 years
BirthplaceSchweigmatt, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Zodiac SignAquarius

Latest News about Q’orianka Kilcher

07/05/2026

Q'orianka Kilcher filed a lawsuit in California against James Cameron and The Walt Disney Company, alleging her likeness was used without consent to develop the Neytiri character in Avatar. The complaint says a photo of her as a teenager in The New World served as the basis for the character's face, which was later reproduced in production art, digital models and merchandise. She is seeking compensatory and punitive damages, among other relief.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameQ'orianka Waira Qoiana Kilcher
EthnicityPeruvian Quechua-Huachipaeri (father), Swiss (mother)
Adopted TribeDiné (Navajo)

Personal Life

Early LifeRaised in Hawaii; worked as street performer in Santa Monica

Family

MotherSaskia Kilcher (Swiss descent)
FatherPeruvian Quechua-Huachipaeri
SiblingsTwo younger brothers (actors): Kainoa Kilcher (b. 1992) and Xihuaru Kilcher (b. 2000)

Career

Notable Roles
  • Pocahontas in The New World (2005)
  • Kaʻiulani in Princess Kaiulani (2009)
  • Angela Blue Thunder in Yellowstone (2020)
  • Mary Palmer in The Alienist
  • Niki in Dog (2022)
Awards
  • National Board of Review Best Breakthrough Performance (2006)
  • Alma Award for Best Latin American Actress (2006)
ActivismYouth ambassador for Amnesty International and Amazon Watch; founded on-Q initiative; arrested at 2010 White House protest

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/qorianka/

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Born in Germany to Peruvian father and Swiss mother
2. Chained herself to White House fence during 2010 protest against Peruvian president
3. Presented honorary Oscar to Wes Studi in 2021
4. Her first name Q'orianka means Golden Eagle in Quechua

Also born on 11 February

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