’90s kids will definitely remember Matilda, the Roald Dahl turned movie of a young telekinetic girl. Mara Wilson, the actress who portrayed the titular role, is all grown up and learning Filipino.
Ano meaning ang “naman”? Salamat
— Mara “Get Rid of the Nazis” Wilson (@MaraWilson) July 12, 2020
Also I realized I’ve been continually mixing up “ang” and “ng” ??♀️
— Mara “Get Rid of the Nazis” Wilson (@MaraWilson) July 12, 2020
On Twitter, Wilson asked, “Ano meaning ang “naman”? Salamat.” She added, “It does not seem to mean ‘yes'” and “Also I realized I’ve been continually mixing up ‘ang’ and ‘ng.”
Filipino Twitter came to the rescue and explained to her the meaning of “naman.” [Thank you to the netizens who gave clear explanations. We’re also not quite sure how to translate the word].
I’m like a week into learning it!
— Mara “Get Rid of the Nazis” Wilson (@MaraWilson) July 12, 2020
When a user asked if she speaks Filipino, Wilson responded, “I’m like a week into learning it!”
Wilson’s showbiz career began when she starred in Mrs. Doubtfire. She went on to star in Miracle on 34th Street, A Time to Heal, Matilda, A Simple Wish, Balloon Farm, and Thomas and the Railroad. In 2000, she retired from acting and went on to write the play Sheeple and the book Where Am I Now?: True Stories of Girlhood and Accidental Fame. In 2012, she went back to acting and has since appeared in web shows, podcasts, and series.
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