Elsa Houben
Belgian actress (born 2003)
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Elsa Houben (born April 29, 2003) is a Belgian actress. She was nominated Most Promising Actress at the 12th Magritte Awards for her role in Dark Heart of the Forest (2022).
- Young Mothers as Julie
Elsa Houben | |
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| Born | April 29, 2003 Huy, Belgium |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Notable work |
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Early life
Elsa Houben was born on April 29, 2003, in Huy, near Liège, Belgium. She attended the Atheneum Royal in her hometown.[1]
In 2019, she decided to pursue distance learning and practices dance, particularly classical and hip-hop.[2]
Career
In 2017, she made her first appearance in the Antony Cordier's Gaspard at the Wedding alongside Félix Moati, and Marina Foïs.[3] In 2019, she became famous after portraying Victoire Brimont in the television series Clem.[4]
In 2022, she appeared in the film Dark Heart of the Forest by Serge Mirzabekiantz.[5] Her performance was earned her a nomination for Most Promising Actress at the 2023 Magritte Awards.[6]
In 2025, she starred in Jean-Luc Dardenne's drama film Young Mothers which premiered in competition at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.[7]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Gaspard at the Wedding | Coline | ||
| Barrage | Agathe | |||
| 2019 | Mad Mom | Manon | ||
| Love at Second Sight | Intellectual student | |||
| 2020 | How to Make Out | Jen | ||
| 2021 | Dark Heart of the Forest | Camille | Lead role | |
| 2025 | Young Mothers | Julie | Lead role |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | The White Queen | Katherine Woodville | 2 episode | |
| 2016 | Public Enemy | Noémie Vanhassche | 2 episode | |
| 2017 | Transferts | Dana Woyzeck | 1 episode | |
| 2019 | UFOs | Margaux | 1 episode | |
| 2021–present | Clem | Victoire Brimont | Lead role |