Naomi Osaka Read by Megalyn Echikunwoke
Rebel Girls

Naomi Osaka Read by Megalyn Echikunwoke

B1IntermediateOctober 22, 202619 min
  • Documentary
  • Sport

Once upon a time, there was a girl from Japan with arms so strong she could serve a tennis ball at more than 120 miles per hour. Her name is Naomi Osaka - a powerful professional tennis player who has taken the sport by storm and has become an advocate for mental health. Naomi has been ranked No. 1 by the Women's Tennis Association and is the first Asian player to hold the top ranking in singles. About the Narrator Megalyn Echikunwoke is an actor, writer singer and dancer. Discovered at a high school...

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Hey Rebels, if you're listening to this podcast, you love stories about girls being brave and strong, taking on big challenges, and embarking on adventures. Well, this fall, movie studio Laika, who made the movie Coraline, is coming out with a new epic fantasy adventure.

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It's called Wildwood, and it's about a girl who ventures into a dangerous, hidden forest to rescue her baby brother. It's a tale of love, loss, and secrets. And of the magic you can find on your doorstep, if you're willing to look for it.

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The film features vocal performances from Carey Mulligan, Mahershala Ali, and Angela Bassett. Most of all, the film asks one very rebel question. How far would you go for those you love?

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