Rykko Bellemare facts for kids

Rykko Bellemare was born in 1991. He is an actor and musician from the Atikamekw nation in Quebec, Canada. He is well-known for his main role as Shawnouk in the movie Before the Streets (also known as Avant les rues).

About Rykko Bellemare

Rykko Bellemare is a talented actor and musician. He is a member of the Atikamekw First Nation. This is one of the many Indigenous groups in Canada. His home community is Wemotaci, Quebec.

His Acting Career

Rykko Bellemare became famous for his role in the film Before the Streets. In this movie, he played the main character, Shawnouk. His performance was so good that he won a special award.

Winning an Award

At the 19th Quebec Cinema Awards, Rykko Bellemare received the Prix Iris for Revelation of the Year. This award is given to new actors who show great talent in their first big roles. It was a big honor for his debut performance.

His Family and Music

Rykko Bellemare has a sister named Kwena Bellemare-Boivin. She also acted in Before the Streets, playing his character's sister. Besides acting, Rykko is also a skilled musician. He is a dancer, drummer, and singer. He performs with a traditional Atikamekw music group called Northern Voice.