Kwena Bellemare-Boivin

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Kwena Bellemare-Boivin
Nationality Atikamekw
OccupationActress
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

  1. ↑ "Indigenous talent among 2017 Canadian Screen Award nominees". CBC News. September 17, 2017.
  2. 1 2 "Before the Streets: A story of struggle, healing and redemption". The Nation. April 15, 2016.
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