Kwena Bellemare-Boivin

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]

Kwena Bellemare-Boivin
NationalityAtikamekw
OccupationActress
Musician
RelativesRykko Bellemare

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

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