Rykko Bellemare facts for kids

Rykko Bellemare, born in 1991, is a talented actor and musician from Canada. He is known for his main role in the movie Before the Streets. Rykko is a member of the Atikamekw First Nation.

Rykko Bellemare: Actor and Artist

His Big Role in "Before the Streets"

Rykko Bellemare became well-known for playing the main character, Shawnouk, in the film Before the Streets (also called Avant les rues). This movie helped him show his acting skills to a wider audience.

Winning an Award for His First Role

For his work in Before the Streets, Rykko won a special award called the Prix Iris for Revelation of the Year. This award is given to new actors who show great talent in their very first big performance. He received this honor at the 19th Quebec Cinema Awards.

His Atikamekw Roots and Music

Rykko Bellemare is a proud member of the Atikamekw nation. The Atikamekw are one of the many First Nations groups in Canada. Rykko comes from a community called Wemotaci in Quebec.

Family and Traditional Music

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