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On a show day, Camille Eanga-Selenge turns to snacks, frequent dog walks and a lot of exercise to get in character as The Lion King’s Nala

Twenty years after its initial four-year run in Toronto ended, The Lion King has returned to the city, bringing the iconic costumes, set design and, of course, music that have made the show a smash hit since its 1997 Broadway debut.

Photographer Duane Cole followed actor Camille Eanga-Selenge, who plays Nala in the show, for a day, to see what goes into becoming part of the pride lands.


A previous version of this article misidentified the performer portraying Young Nala was portrayed as Zora Cameron. The photo shows Nendia Lewars as Young Nala. A previous version of this article incorrectly attributed a quote about Nala’s face paint to Camille Eanga-Selenge. The statement was made by the production’s assistant head of hair and makeup, Angela McQueen.

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