Asivak Koostachin facts for kids
Asivak Koostachin, born in 1994, is a talented actor from Canada. He is part Cree and part Inuk. Asivak is well-known for his roles in movies like Red Snow and Run Woman Run.
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Asivak Koostachin's Acting Journey
Starting Out in Television
Asivak Koostachin is the son of filmmaker Jules Arita Koostachin. His first big acting job was in a TV show called AskiBoyz. This drama series was shown on the APTN. In 2018, he also performed on stage. He was in a play called šxʷʔa'ət (home) by Theatre for Living.
Big Roles in Movies
Asivak got his first main role in a movie called Red Snow. This film came out in 2019. For his work in Red Snow, he was nominated for a Leo Award. This award was for Best Lead Performance by a Male in a Motion Picture. He also received a nomination for Best Actor at the 2019 American Indian Film Festival.
In 2021, Asivak appeared in the movie Run Woman Run. He played the ghost of a famous runner named Tom Longboat. His performance earned him another nomination for Best Actor at the 2021 American Indian Film Festival. He also won the Remi Award for Best Actor at the 2021 WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival. That same year, he won Best Supporting Actor at the 2021 American Indian Film Festival for his role in Portraits from a Fire.
Other Appearances
Asivak Koostachin has acted in several other films. These include Montana Story, Broken Angel, and Angela's Shadow. He has also had guest roles in popular TV shows. You might have seen him in Letterkenny, Cardinal, Hudson & Rex, and Molly of Denali.
Currently, Asivak is a main actor in the HBO Max series Duster.
