Rykko Bellemare
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Rykko Bellemare | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1991 (age 34–35) |
| Citizenship | Atikamekw |
| Occupation | Actor Musician |
| Relatives | Kwena Bellemare-Boivin |
Rykko Bellemare (born 1991) is a Native Canadian film actor, best known for his lead role as Shawnouk in Before the Streets (Avant les rues).[2] He won the Prix Iris for Revelation of the Year, its award for debut performances, at the 19th Quebec Cinema Awards for his work in the film.[3]
A member of the Atikamekw nation from Wemotaci, Quebec,[1] he is the brother of Kwena Bellemare-Boivin, who played his character's sister in the film.[4] He is a dancer, drummer and singer with the Atikamekw traditional music group Northern Voice.[4]
