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Who is John Boyega, does the Star Wars actor have a girlfriend and what’s his net worth?
JOHN Boyega became an overnight sensation after starring in 2015 movie Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
However in June 2020 he became an inspiration to his generation when he delivered a powerful Black LIves Matters speech.
Who is John Boyega and how old is he?
John Boyega was born in Peckham, South London on March 17, 1992.
He is 28-years-old.
John's love of performing at the age of five when he played a leopard in a school production.
Since then, he has been building his name in the film industry, breaking out with a series of highly acclaimed roles in 2016.
Does John Boyega have a girlfriend?
Good news, John is currently single.
In April 2020 he revealed that any potential partner must also share his Christian faith.
He told magazine: "My mum and dad have been together for 25 years, so that’s the system to follow.
"It’s nice to survive with your companion by your side. I’m sure it’s a good thing.
"But I’ve never experienced it. I do know, however, that she’s got to be be Christian."
What is John Boyega's net worth?
John has amassed quite a fortune since his rise to fame in 2015 as he is worth a staggering £17M
In May 2020 John, along with Star Wars co-star Daisy Ridley, became the fifth wealthiest actors in the UK rankings for people aged 30 and under.
They both made it onto the Sunday Times Rich List.
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Who does John play in Star Wars?
John was cast as a main character, stormtrooper Finn, in the highly anticipated franchise revival, Star Wars: The Force Awakens which was released in 2015.
The role catapulted his career into a whole new stratosphere.
Of his Star Wars experience he told : "When I found out I had the part, the overwhelming feeling was of relief.
"I'd been auditioning for seven months so it was just unbelievable to think, yes, finally I know for sure I'm going to be in this film.
"In terms of what's changed, my life back home in London is still pretty normal."
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What else has John Boyega been in?
John has acting credentials on both the stage and screen.
In June 2017, he starred in an the updated version of Woyzeck at the Old Vic, playing a young soldier trying to build a better future for the love of his life and their child.
Before finding international fame in Star Wars, he featured in apocalyptic comedy Attack the Block.
He has since starred in drama Detroit, which focused on the police brutality of the real-life 1967 Detroit riots, and drama The Circle opposite Emma Watson and Tom Hanks.
In 2018, he is set to voice BigWig in the new adaptation of Watership Down.
The actor has also completed work on Pacific Rim Uprising, in which he plays the character of Jake Pentecost.
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