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Biography
Amadou Ly is a Senegalese-born actor, writer, producer known for his role in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2, The Tested and L'embrasement.
Early life
Amadou Ly was born in the country of Senegal. At the age of 13 Amadou and his mother traveled to live in America. They lived in Harlem until his mother abandoned him at the age of 14. Amadou was left living alone. It was discovered that he was an illegal immigrant before a school trip, when he had no ID to board a flight to Atlanta. A long immigration battle ensued, and he was granted citizenship to live in the USA.
Career
Amadou started his training in New York with William Esper and on graduation moved to Hollywood. He took to the stage at the Actors Playpen Theatre in Sex, Relationships and Sometimes Love, and it didn't take long for an agent to see his potential. Amadou played the role of Henri in Twilight Breaking Dawn Part 2.
Personal life
Amadou currently resides in Los Angeles.
Filmography
- The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 ....Henri (2012)
- The Tested ....James Luke (2010)
- L'embrasement .... (2007)