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"Born Ndala Mamadou, in a city located in the Democratic Republic of the Congo A survivor of both physical and sexual abuse as a child Awarded the silver medal for best performer for his role in the translated version of William Shakespeare?s Romeo and Juliet play at age 10 Lived on a street as a child for over 4 years Became an impersonator of the country?s president at age 12 Declared ward of the state by presidential decree at age 13 Adopted by a family of Rwandese descent at age 14 Came to the U.S as a refugee in 2000 Voted unanimously as a student project director in 2001 by peers. Received his High School Diploma in 2005 Founder of a nonprofit organization set up to help young immigrants and their families integrates and excel in the community."