Paul-Dylan Ivalu facts for kids

Paul-Dylan Ivalu is an actor from Igloolik, a community in Nunavut, Canada. He is an Inuk person, which means he belongs to the Indigenous people of the Arctic regions of Canada. Paul-Dylan is well-known for his acting roles in films, especially for playing the character Maniq in the movie Before Tomorrow (Le Jour avant le lendemain).

Acting Career

Early Roles

Paul-Dylan Ivalu started his acting journey in the film The Journals of Knud Rasmussen. This movie tells stories about the famous Danish explorer Knud Rasmussen and his expeditions. It was an important early step in his career.

Breakthrough Role

Paul-Dylan is most famous for his role as Maniq in the film Before Tomorrow (Le Jour avant le lendemain). This movie is about an elderly Inuit woman and her grandson who face challenges while hunting. His performance in this film was so good that he was nominated for a Genie Award for Best Actor. The Genie Awards were a big honor for Canadian films. He received this nomination at the 30th Genie Awards.

Working with Family

In the film Before Tomorrow, Paul-Dylan Ivalu had a special co-star: his real-life grandmother, Madeline Ivalu. They played characters who were also grandmother and grandson in the movie. This made their performances feel very real and special.