Amaranta Kun | |
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![]() Kun at the Comédie Française in 2017 | |
Born | Amaranta Asiri Kun Radovic December 10, 1993 |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2006–present |
Spouse | Rafael Velarde Balarezo |
Website | www |
Amaranta Asiri Kun Radovic (born 10 December 1993) is an Italian-Peruvian actress established in Lima, Peru. [1] [2]
Granddaughter of Natacha's and Simplemente Maria's actor and producer Vlado Radovich, [3] she studied at the Franco-Peruvian School Lycée Franco-Péruvien, where she showed a vocation for stage arts since age five, acting and directing in school plays, improv groups, courses and workshops in theater, ballet and contemporary dance. At the age of 10 she was cast [4] in the movie The Trial by Peruvian director Judith Vélez. [5] [6] [7] [8]
Her first starring role was in the America Televisión's 2014 miniseries Camino al Triunfo, a TV show about the rise of Latin American lightweight boxing champion Jonathan Maicelo. [9] After finishing production she moved to Lyon to study acting at the ENSATT under the direction of Philippe Delaigue. [10] In 2016 she passed an audition to be a part of the Comédie Française as an academic actress where she performed in their world premiere for Pathé Live. [11] [12]
She currently resides in Peru, where she participates in several theatrical projects. In 2021, she became a founding member of A Mí No Me La Hacen, [13] [14] Peru's first media literacy association, providing workshops in schools, universities and institutes all around her country. In 2021, this association won a prize at UNESCO's Global MIL Awards. [15]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2006 | The Trial | Young Miranda | Best Script and Film - Schermi D’Amore Films Festival – Verona 2007 Best Opera Prima - International Film Festival – Santa Cruz 2007 [8] |
2024 | Chabuca | Magda Molina | Movie about the life of Ernesto Pimentel. [16] |
2024 | Mistura | Juliette Sezane | (Posproducción) Movie starring Bárbara Mori y Christian Meier. [17] |
2025 | I Love Peru | As self | Mockumentary directed by Raphaël Quenard y Hugo David . [18] |
Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
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2014 | Camino al Triunfo [19] | Karina | Miniserie sobre la vida del boxeador Jhonatan Maicelo para América TV. | |
2022 | Junta de Vecinos [20] | Jimena Galindo | Serie para América TV |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2013 | Route 168 | Widow | 2013 Cannes Festival Shortfilm corner selection [21] |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2017 | The Adventures of Tintin – The Seven Crystal Balls | Raskar Kapac / Speaker Voice | Radio drama for Radio France [22] |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2020 | Ads! | Director | Directed the music video for the band Putzy. [23] |
2020 | Lero Lero | Auctioneer | Malucci's official music video [24] |
2021 | La Casa Que la Noche Nos Construyó | Protagonist | Blacktony Startano's official music video [25] |
2022 | France$ka | Protagonist | Temple Sour's official music video [26] |
Performances at the Comédie Française:
Año | Premios | Categoría | Trabajo | Resultado | Ref. |
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2022 | El Oficio Crítico Awards | «Best Actress in a comedy» | The Misanthrope | Winner | |
2023 | El Oficio Crítico Awards | «Best actress in a comedy» | Desbarranco | Nominated | |
2024 | Teatro en el Perú Awards | «Best supporting actress» | El Tartufo | Nominated | [42] |
2024 | El Oficio Crítico Awards | «Best comedy actress» | El Tartufo | Nominated | |
2025 | Luces El Comercio Awrds | «Best actress in a theater play» | Una Vida | Nominated | [43] |