Bellevue Kandy
Belinda Kikusa Kandy, known professionally as Bellevue Kandy is a Congolese actress, director, producer, and screenwriter. She has earned the nicknames “La Patrona” and “Putin of writing” due to her engaging and compelling scripts.
Early life
[edit]Belinda Kikusa Kandy was born on October 12, 1980, in a maternity hospital in Kinshasa [1]. Her father, Joseph Kandy, died when she was just three months old, leaving her and her eight siblings in the care of their mother, Luisa Nzumba Kinduelo, who also died in 2016.[2]
Bellevue graduated from the National Institute of Arts (INA), where she remained dedicated to her studies, striving for success. Her commitment paid off, as she completed her education with commendable grades before embarking on her professional journey.[3]
Career
[edit]Following her studies, Bellevue Kandy began her career with the "Simba" group, led by President Elombe Sukari [4], a prominent figure in the history of Congolese theatre associated with the "Salongo" group [5]. She has remained loyal to this artistic lineage ever since. Groupe Simba comprised a talented ensemble of comedians and actresses, featuring notable names such as Yandi Mosi, Lule, Décor Ilonga, Milo (Mimie Loleka), Lea Ndaya, Ursule Peshanga,[6] Maman Kalunga, and Bellevue.
The experience gained at Elombe Sukari[7] revealed Bellevue's remarkable talent for screenwriting. This marked the onset of a new chapter in her acting career [8]. Rather than forming a collective, she chose to unite skilled actors under her brand, "Bel'Art". The financial support provided by former first lady Marie-Olive Lembe Kabila, the spouse of Congolese President Joseph Kabila, significantly advanced Bellevue's career.[9]
Since then, her career has skyrocketed. Central to her productions is the emphasis on conveying a meaningful message, a focus that is frequently overlooked by other filmmakers. This dedication has enabled her to gain international recognition, leading to collaborations with prominent Ivorian figures such as Michel Gohou, Michel Bohiri, and Clemantine Papouet in the production Ma Grande Famille.[10]
In her productions, Bellevue consistently aims to deliver educational messages. Notable works include titles such as Photographe, Mensonge, Famille Libota, Aza ya ngai, Cœur impur, Réclamation spirituelles, lien familial, amour d'argent, Carte AS, Cabale, and Attention.[11]
Each evening starting at 4:30 p.m., thousands of viewers tune in to Bellevue TV to enjoy performances by a range of talented actors and actresses, such as Maman Top, Etoile, Annie Biasi, Milo 50, Léa Ndaya, Aziza, Carine Pala, Esther Ngalasi, Cardoso, Sylvie, Naomie, Guetty, Mimie Kabongo, MutBo Manoka, Pierrot Ndombasi, Dacosta, Vinny, Blaise, Decor, Jr., Junior, and Aida Gladys.[12]
At the 2021 Nzonzing Awards event, held at the Memling Hotel in the Gombe commune, Bellevue received recognition for her achievements in the female elite, legend, and expertise categories [13]. In 2022, Bellevue received nominations for Best Actress and Best Director for her work in the films "Impuissance" and "Famille Honorable" at the Nzonzing Awards.[14]
Currently, Bellevue leads Bellevue TV, Kandy Star TV, and Bel'Art Production [15]. Additionally, she owns a restaurant located near the Kimpwanza roundabout in the Kasa-Vubu commune of Kinshasa.
References
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- ^ "Actualité | Zoom sur la meilleure scénariste de la RDC : Belinda Kikusa Kandi dit « Bellevue », la Femme sage | mediacongo.net". www.mediacongo.net. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
- ^ Mukaya, Mookie (2024-03-07). "Zoom sur la meilleure scénariste de la RDC : Belinda Kikusa Kandi dit « Bellevue », la Femme sage" (in French). Retrieved 2024-11-24.
- ^ "RDC : Belinda Kandy dit « Belle Vue », apporte une nouvelle touche dans le cinéma congolais". Surveillance.cd (in French). 2023-04-07. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
- ^ "Elombe Sukari, un passionné des arts". AfricaNews RDC (in French). Retrieved 2024-11-24.
- ^ "Groupe Salongo : Quarante ans d'existence, ça se fête ! | adiac-congo.com : toute l'actualité du Bassin du Congo". www.adiac-congo.com. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
- ^ Mvovi, Ferramy (2023-04-19). "Ursule Peshanga intègre officiellement l'industrie cinématographique nigériane "Nollywood"". Lemag (in French). Retrieved 2024-11-24.
- ^ "Faustin Sukari Elombe". Radio Okapi (in French). 2009-10-03. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
- ^ "Actualité | Journée internationale du théâtre: Malafi Niamba et Elombe Sukari optimistes sur l'avenir du théâtre congolais | mediacongo.net". www.mediacongo.net. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
- ^ Potentiel, Le (2023-04-07). "Belinda Kandy dit « Belle Vue », apporte une nouvelle touche dans le cinéma congolais". LePotentiel (in French). Retrieved 2024-11-24.
- ^ femmes (2024-04-02). "Bellevue KANDY | 50 Femmes qui inspirent" (in French). Retrieved 2024-11-24.
- ^ Bendi, Rodrick (2023-01-07). "YouTube : 1 million de vue pour Cabale, la pièce de théâtre de Bellevue TV". Lemag (in French). Retrieved 2024-11-24.
- ^ Mbote, Redaction (2024-02-02). "Aïda Gladys devient la troisième actrice congolaise à atteindre 1 million d'abonnés sur Facebook". Mbote (in French). Retrieved 2024-11-24.
- ^ "L'artiste-comédienne Sila Bisalu obtient 8 titres de la 2ème édition de « Nzonzing Awards »". ACP (in French). 2021-02-08. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
- ^ "Culture: Nzonzing Awards 3e édition plébiscite ses lauréats en février prochain". KT (in French). 2022-01-22. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
- ^ "L'actrice comédienne Belinda Bellevie Officiel est à deux doigts d'instaurer un nouveau record historique dans le cinéma congolais – Afro Synthese". Retrieved 2024-11-24.