Kwena Bellemare-Boivin
Kwena Bellemare-Boivin | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Atikamekw |
| Occupation | Actress Musician |
| Relatives | Rykko Bellemare |
Kwena Bellemare-Boivin is an Indigenous film actress, who garnered a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the 5th Canadian Screen Awards for her performance in Before the Streets (Avant les rues).[1]
A member of the Atikamekw nation from Wemotaci, Quebec, she is the sister of Rykko Bellemare, who played the film's lead role.[2] She also sings and dances with the Atikamekw traditional music group Northern Voice, and has appeared in the APTN television series Brigade des Nations and Le rythme.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Indigenous talent among 2017 Canadian Screen Award nominees". CBC News. September 17, 2017.
- ^ a b "Before the Streets: A story of struggle, healing and redemption". The Nation. April 15, 2016.
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