Alejandro Cooper
Alejandro Cooper (born 2012 at Keetmanshoop) is a young Namibian actor, known for the Ombetja Yehinga Organization Trust film, Lukas as well as in Uno and Hatago film.[1][2] Cooper was named a winner for the best young African actor category on 16 November 2024 at Sotigui awards in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.[1][3][4][2][5] He won the award while he was a grade seven learner at Moses van der Byl primary School.[1] He was a first Namibian to be nominated in this category, he was also nominated at other festival in Nigeria, Egypt, Italy and United States.[1][6] [7]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Genre | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Lukas | Lukas | film | [3] |
| 2024 | Uno and Hatago | film |
References
- ^ a b c d Mukokobi, Pricilla (2024-08-02). "Cooper scoops Sotigui nomination". Retrieved 2025-09-13.
- ^ a b Mostert, Eduard (2024-07-30). "Namibian talent recognised in Burkina Faso". The Namibian. Retrieved 2025-09-17.
- ^ a b Karuuombe, Mercy (2024-11-19). "Namibian child actor wins at Sotigui Awards". The Namibian. Retrieved 2025-09-13.
- ^ Mukokobi, Pricilla (2024-11-22). "Cooper dubbed best youngest African actor". Retrieved 2025-09-13.
- ^ Sun, Namibian; Kayunde, Michael (2024-11-17). "Alejandro Cooper shines as Best Youngest African Actor at 2024 Académie des Sotigui". Namibian Sun. Retrieved 2025-09-17.
- ^ "Alejandro Cooper wins Best Youngest African Actor at the Sotigui Academy Awards | Namibia Economist". Retrieved 2025-09-13.
- ^ Sun, Namibian; Kayunde, Michael (2024-07-29). "Alejandro Cooper, 12, earns historic nomination for Best Youngest African Actor at 2024 Sotigui Awards". Namibian Sun. Retrieved 2025-09-27.