Suzy Bemba

Suzy Bemba
Born (2000-06-22) 22 June 2000 (age 24)
Martigues, Bouches-du-Rhône, France
OccupationActress
Years active2020–present
Known for

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]

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

Film

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

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2021 L'Opéra Flora 16 Episodes
2023 Everything is Well Alice 5 Episodes
2024 Loups-Garous Herself Contestant

References

  1. ^ "Dans les coulisses du Palais Garnier avec l'équipe de L'Opéra". Series Mania. 8 September 2021. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ "L'ASSOCIATION DES ACTEURICES (L'ADA)". www.net1901.org (in French). Archived from the original on 2023-08-02. Retrieved 2024-03-12.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ 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.