Kuoth Wiel

In high school, she volunteered for the Big Brothers and Big Sisters, a mentorship program in Southern Minnesota. She also excelled in athletic programs. She was involved in church youth groups and advocated for the Sudanese refugee community. She graduated from Augsburg College with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social Psychology.

Kuoth’s passion and dedication to serving her community extend to the big screen where she landed her first movie role in “The Good Lie,” starring Reese Witherspoon. It is a story that depicts the history of The Lost Boys and Girls of Sudan where she starred as “Abital Deng,” a lost girl.

She continues to be active in the South Sudanese community working with youth to get them involved in peaceful advocacy. Kuoth is involved in many humanitarian organizations advocating for refugees and human rights.

She is the Founder and CEO of Janubi Naturals, producing organic and natural skincare.

Kuoth is currently pursuing her career in acting and modeling in Los Angeles, California and using her voice to advocate for peace in South Sudan and women’s rights globally.