Suzy Bemba
Suzy Bemba | |
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Born | Martigues, Bouches-du-Rhône, France | 22 June 2000
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2020–present |
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Suzy Bemba (French: [syzi bɛmba];[1] born 22 June 2000 in Diou, Allier)[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]
In 2023 Bemba starred alongside Emma Stone and Mark Ruffalo in Poor Things, directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. She described the role of Toinette as her "favorite character ever", explaining that "she is a socialist and a feminist and whatever pain she has, she's never in pain because she is a Black female."[5] She founded the Actors Association (ADA),[6] a professional support group aiming to combat harassment and improve on-set protection for French actors.[7]
Bemba is studying medicine alongside her acting career.[5]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Director | Ref. |
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2020 | Kandisha | Bintou | Alexandre Bustillo | [5] |
2023 | Homecoming | Jessica | Catherine Corsini | [5] |
Ma France à Moi | Lily | Benoit Cohen | ||
Poor Things | Toinette | Yorgos Lanthimos | [5] |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2021 | L'Opéra | Flora | 16 Episodes | |
2023 | Everything is Well | Alice | 5 Episodes |
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ a b c d e 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.
- ^ "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.