Wilson Mbomio

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).

Wilson Mbomio
Born (2002-05-15) 15 May 2002
Hackney, London, England
Other namesWilson Radjou-Pujalte
Years active2015–present

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
Year Title Role Notes
2015 Pan Orphan
2018 The Favourite Pigeon Boy
2018 We the Kings Mackie
2023 Kindling Diggs

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2015–2016 Jamillah and Aladdin Aladdin Main role
2016 Dickensian Dodger 5 episodes
2016 Barbarians Rising Young Hannibal Episode: "Resistance"
2017 Hetty Feather Bobby 4 episodes
2018–2019 Hunter Street Jake Hunter Main role
2019–present The Witcher Dara Main role

Music videos

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