Suzy Bemba (French: [syzi bɛmba];[1] born 22 June 2000 in Martigues)[2] is a French actress known for her appearances in Poor Things, Homecoming, and Kandisha. In January 2024, she was featured on Unifrance's 10 to Watch.[3] She was also included in the European Shooting Stars programme at the 2024 Berlin International Film Festival.[4]
Suzy Bemba | |
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| Born | 22 June 2000 Martigues, Bouches-du-Rhône, France |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2020–present |
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She founded the Actors Association (ADA),[5] a professional support group aiming to combat harassment and improve on-set protection for French actors.[6]
Bemba is studying medicine alongside her acting career.[7]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Director | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Kandisha | Bintou | Alexandre Bustillo | [7] |
| 2023 | Homecoming | Jessica | Catherine Corsini | [7] |
| Ma France à Moi | Lily | Benoit Cohen | ||
| Poor Things | Toinette | Yorgos Lanthimos | [7] | |
| TBA | Untitled Cliffhanger film | TBA | Filming |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | L'Opéra | Flora | 16 Episodes | |
| 2023 | Everything is Well | Alice | 5 Episodes | |
| 2024 | Loups-Garous | Herself | Contestant |
References
edit- ^ "Dans les coulisses du Palais Garnier avec l'équipe de L'Opéra". Series Mania. 8 September 2021. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ^ "L'actrice Suzy Bemba, des coulisses de l'Opéra aux plateaux de cinéma". Télérama (in French). 2021-09-14. Archived from the original on 2022-03-11. Retrieved 2022-03-11.
- ^ "10 to Watch 2024: 10 new French talents to discover". Unifrance. 2024-01-18. Archived from the original on 2024-03-12. Retrieved 2024-03-12.
- ^ Simon, Alissa (2024-02-15). "Shooting Stars Presents Up-and-Coming European Actors at Berlinale". Variety. Archived from the original on 2024-03-12. Retrieved 2024-03-12.
- ^ "L'ASSOCIATION DES ACTEURICES (L'ADA)". www.net1901.org (in French). Archived from the original on 2023-08-02. Retrieved 2024-03-12.
- ^ Croll, Ben (2024-01-23). "'Poor Things' Standout Suzy Bemba Wants to Rethink the French Industry: 'It's Time to Break Stereotypes'". Variety. Archived from the original on 2024-03-12. Retrieved 2024-03-12.
- ^ a b c d Roxborough, Scott (2024-02-16). "Berlin Shooting Star: 'Poor Things' Actress Suzy Bemba Always Had a Plan B". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 2024-03-12. Retrieved 2024-03-12.