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Kamulete was born and raised in [[Stratford, London|Stratford]], [[East London]]. He made his debut cinematic appearance as an extra in [[Plan B (musician)|Plan B]] film ''[[Ill Manors]]'' (2012).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://theface.com/culture/introducing-malcolm-kamulete-champion-rukiat-ashawe-ruby-stokes-stepz-ben-hall-angel-my-linh-nigel-matambo|website=The Face|accessdate=29 June 2023|title= Meet our spring introducing talent|date=23 February 2023}}</ref> From 2011, he played Ra’Nell in [[Channel 4]] television series ''[[Top Boy]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a28986965/top-boy-season-3-gem-ranell-2019/ |website=Digital Spy|accessdate=29 June 2023|title= Here's what Top Boy's Gem and Ra'Nell look like now|first=Filiz|last=Mehmedova|date=10 September 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/ra-nell-top-boy-missing-newsupdate/|website=Radio Times|first=Morgan|last=Jeffrey|date=14 March 2022|accessdate=29 June 2023|title= Top Boy's Ashley Walters reveals if Ra'Nell will ever return to the series}}</ref> Although he received plaudits for his performance,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/8869826/Top-Boy-Channel-4-An-addictive-drama-about-drugs-review.html|website=The Daily Telegraph|accessdate=29 June 2023|title= Top Boy (Channel 4): An addictive drama about drugs, review |first=John|last=Preston|date=5 November 2011}}</ref> [[Ashley Walters]] told radio station [[Capital Xtra]] that Kamulete was approached about returning to the show when it transitioned to [[Netflix]], but he wasn’t interested and intended to focus on a career in [[association football|football]].<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/a/james-keith/ashley-walters-reveals-what-happened-to-top-boy-character-ranell|website=Complex.com|accessdate=29 June 2023|title= What Happened To The ‘Top Boy’ Character Ra’Nell?|first=James|last=Keith|date=25 March 2022}}</ref> |
Kamulete was born and raised in [[Stratford, London|Stratford]], [[East London]]. He made his debut cinematic appearance as an extra in [[Plan B (musician)|Plan B]] film ''[[Ill Manors]]'' (2012).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://theface.com/culture/introducing-malcolm-kamulete-champion-rukiat-ashawe-ruby-stokes-stepz-ben-hall-angel-my-linh-nigel-matambo|website=The Face|accessdate=29 June 2023|title= Meet our spring introducing talent|date=23 February 2023}}</ref> From 2011, he played Ra’Nell in [[Channel 4]] television series ''[[Top Boy]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a28986965/top-boy-season-3-gem-ranell-2019/ |website=Digital Spy|accessdate=29 June 2023|title= Here's what Top Boy's Gem and Ra'Nell look like now|first=Filiz|last=Mehmedova|date=10 September 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/ra-nell-top-boy-missing-newsupdate/|website=Radio Times|first=Morgan|last=Jeffrey|date=14 March 2022|accessdate=29 June 2023|title= Top Boy's Ashley Walters reveals if Ra'Nell will ever return to the series}}</ref> Although he received plaudits for his performance,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/8869826/Top-Boy-Channel-4-An-addictive-drama-about-drugs-review.html|website=The Daily Telegraph|accessdate=29 June 2023|title= Top Boy (Channel 4): An addictive drama about drugs, review |first=John|last=Preston|date=5 November 2011}}</ref> [[Ashley Walters (actor)|Ashley Walters]] told radio station [[Capital Xtra]] that Kamulete was approached about returning to the show when it transitioned to [[Netflix]], but he wasn’t interested and intended to focus on a career in [[association football|football]].<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/a/james-keith/ashley-walters-reveals-what-happened-to-top-boy-character-ranell|website=Complex.com|accessdate=29 June 2023|title= What Happened To The ‘Top Boy’ Character Ra’Nell?|first=James|last=Keith|date=25 March 2022}}</ref> |
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In 2023 he stars as Bosco Champion in [[BBC One]] musical series ''[[Champion (British TV series)|Champion]]'' from show-runner [[Candice Carty-Williams]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/champion-bbc-cast/|website=Radio Times|title= Meet the cast of Champion|first=Morgan|last=Cormack|date=28 June 2023|accessdate=29 June 2023}}</ref> |
In 2023 he stars as Bosco Champion in [[BBC One]] musical series ''[[Champion (British TV series)|Champion]]'' from show-runner [[Candice Carty-Williams]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/champion-bbc-cast/|website=Radio Times|title= Meet the cast of Champion|first=Morgan|last=Cormack|date=28 June 2023|accessdate=29 June 2023}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 20:25, 29 June 2023
Malcolm Kamulete | |
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| Born | |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Television | Top Boy Champion |
Malcolm Kamulete is a British musician and actor who appears in British television series Top Boy and Champion.
Career
Kamulete was born and raised in Stratford, East London. He made his debut cinematic appearance as an extra in Plan B film Ill Manors (2012).[1] From 2011, he played Ra’Nell in Channel 4 television series Top Boy.[2][3] Although he received plaudits for his performance,[4] Ashley Walters told radio station Capital Xtra that Kamulete was approached about returning to the show when it transitioned to Netflix, but he wasn’t interested and intended to focus on a career in football.[5]
In 2023 he stars as Bosco Champion in BBC One musical series Champion from show-runner Candice Carty-Williams.[6]
Filmography
| † | Denotes works that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-2012 | Top Boy | Ra’Nell | 8 episodes |
| 2012 | Ill Manors | Estate background actor | Film |
| 2020 | The Re-Up | Breeze | 1 episode |
| 2023 | Champion † | Bosco Champion | Lead role |
References
- ^ "Meet our spring introducing talent". The Face. 23 February 2023. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
- ^ Mehmedova, Filiz (10 September 2019). "Here's what Top Boy's Gem and Ra'Nell look like now". Digital Spy. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
- ^ Jeffrey, Morgan (14 March 2022). "Top Boy's Ashley Walters reveals if Ra'Nell will ever return to the series". Radio Times. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
- ^ Preston, John (5 November 2011). "Top Boy (Channel 4): An addictive drama about drugs, review". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
- ^ Keith, James (25 March 2022). "What Happened To The 'Top Boy' Character Ra'Nell?". Complex.com. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
- ^ Cormack, Morgan (28 June 2023). "Meet the cast of Champion". Radio Times. Retrieved 29 June 2023.