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Bellevue Kandy
Birth Name:Belinda Kikusa Kandy
Birth Date:12 October 1980
Birth Place:Kinshasa, Zaire
(modern-day Democratic Republic of the Congo)
Alma Mater:National Institute of Arts
Years Active:2010-present
Notable Works:Zigida Tombola Gaz
Mother:Luisa Nzumba Kinduelo
Father:Joseph Kandy
Awards:Nzonzing Awards for female elite, legend and expertise categories

Belinda Kikusa Kandy (born 12 October 1980), known professionally as Bellevue Kandy is a Congolese actress, director, producer, and screenwriter.

Early life

Belinda Kikusa Kandy was born on October 12, 1980, in a maternity hospital in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. [1] Her father, Joseph Kandy, died when she was just three months old, leaving her and her eight siblings in the care of their mother, Luisa Nzumba Kinduelo, who also died in 2016.

Bellevue graduated from the National Institute of Arts (INA), where she remained dedicated to her studies, striving for success. Her commitment paid off, as she completed her education with commendable grades before embarking on her professional journey.[2]

Career

Following her studies, Bellevue Kandy began her career with the "Simba" group, led by President Elombe Sukari, a prominent figure in the history of Congolese theatre associated with the "Salongo" group. She has remained loyal to this artistic lineage ever since.[3] [4] Groupe Simba comprised a talented ensemble of comedians and actresses, featuring notable names such as Yandi Mosi, Lule, Décor Ilonga, Milo (Mimie Loleka), Lea Ndaya, Ursule Peshanga, Maman Kalunga, and Bellevue.[5] [6] [7] [8] Mimie Kabongo, Maman Kalunga, and Décor are featured in the Congolese sitcom Chez Coco.[9] [10] [11]

The experience gained at Elombe Sukari revealed Bellevue's remarkable talent for screenwriting.[12] This marked the onset of a new chapter in her acting career.[13] Rather than forming a collective, she chose to unite skilled actors under her brand, "Bel'Art". The financial support provided by former first lady Marie-Olive Lembe Kabila, the spouse of Congolese President Joseph Kabila, significantly advanced Bellevue's career.[14]

Since then, her career has skyrocketed. Central to her productions is the emphasis on conveying a meaningful message, a focus that is frequently overlooked by other filmmakers. This dedication has enabled her to gain international recognition, leading to collaborations with prominent Ivorian figures such as Michel Gohou, Michel Bohiri, and Clemantine Papouet in the production Ma Grande Famille. [15]

In her productions, Bellevue consistently aims to deliver educational messages. Notable works include titles such as Photographer, Lie, It is mine, Impure Heart, Spiritual Claims, family bond, love of money, AS Card, Cabal, and Attention.[16] Bellevue has partnered with Ursule Peshanga, recognized for her work in the 2017 film The Daughter of Her Father, on projects including Surprise Peshanga (2019) and Mabe Ekoti (2017).[17]

Each evening starting at 4:30 p.m., thousands of viewers tune in to Bellevue TV to enjoy performances by a range of talented actors and actresses, such as Maman Top, Etoile, Annie Biasi, Milo 50, Lea Ndaya, Aziza, Carine Pala, Esther Ngalasi, Cardozo, Sylvie, Naomie, Guetty, Mimie Kabongo, Mutbo Manoka, Pierrot Ndombasi, Dacosta, Vinny, Blaise, Décor, Jr., Junior, and Aida Gladys.[18]

At the 2021 Nzonzing Awards event, held at the Memling Hotel in the Gombe commune, Bellevue received recognition for her achievements in the female elite, legend, and expertise categories.[19] In 2022, Bellevue received nominations for Best Actress and Best Director for her work in the films "Impuissance" and "Famille Honorable" at the Nzonzing Awards.[20] [21]

Currently, Bellevue leads Bellevue TV, Kandy Star TV, and Bel'Art Production.[22] Additionally, she owns a restaurant located near the Kimpwanza roundabout in the Kasa-Vubu commune of Kinshasa.

Personal Life

Bellevue is a Christian. She asserts that her motivation for pursuing an acting career is derived from God. Bellevue shares a close friendship with Congolese gospel artist L'Or Mbongo.[23] [24] Bellevue seldom participates in interviews, as she relies on her team to communicate on her behalf. She is neither married nor a parent.

Filmography

Bellevue Kandy has participated in over 100 films since her entry into the film industry and remains active in her roles as an actress, director, producer, and screenwriter.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Actualité Zoom sur la meilleure scénariste de la RDC : Belinda Kikusa Kandi dit « Bellevue », la Femme sage mediacongo.net . 2024-11-24 . www.mediacongo.net.
  2. Web site: 2023-04-07 . RDC : Belinda Kandy dit « Belle Vue », apporte une nouvelle touche dans le cinéma congolais . 2024-11-24 . Surveillance.cd . fr-FR.
  3. Web site: Elombe Sukari, un passionné des arts . 2024-11-26 . AfricaNews RDC . fr-FR.
  4. Web site: Groupe Salongo : Quarante ans d’existence, ça se fête ! adiac-congo.com : toute l'actualité du Bassin du Congo . 2024-11-24 . www.adiac-congo.com.
  5. Web site: Mvovi . Ferramy . 2023-04-19 . Ursule Peshanga intègre officiellement l'industrie cinématographique nigériane "Nollywood" . 2024-11-24 . Lemag . fr.
  6. Web site: Journal.africa . Le . 2022-12-27 . RDC : la Fondation Maman Kalunga (Fomak) lance la campagne de sensibilisation pour l’enrôlement . 2024-11-24 . LE JOURNAL.AFRICA . fr-FR.
  7. Web site: Elections : Mama Kalunga et Annie Biasi-Biasi candidates à la députation adiac-congo.com : toute l'actualité du Bassin du Congo . 2024-11-24 . www.adiac-congo.com.
  8. Web site: Sitcom : la série kinoise "Chez Coco" récolte un franc succès en quelques jours adiac-congo.com : toute l'actualité du Bassin du Congo . 2024-11-24 . www.adiac-congo.com.
  9. Web site: Ntuma . Narcisse . RDC : Tosala film en spectacle et annonce la troisième saison de la série « Chez Coco » ce 06 avril 2024 à Aquoi splash . 2024-11-25 . fr-FR.
  10. Web site: Eventsrdc . Redaction . 2023-05-08 . Télévision : « Chez Coco », la nouvelle sitcom phénomène produite par Tosala Films . 2024-11-25 . Eventsrdc.com . fr-FR.
  11. Web site: Petit écran : "Chez Coco" diffusé sur Maboke TV depuis le 1er mai adiac-congo.com : toute l'actualité du Bassin du Congo . 2024-11-24 . www.adiac-congo.com.
  12. Web site: 2009-10-03 . Faustin Sukari Elombe . 2024-11-24 . Radio Okapi . fr.
  13. Web site: Actualité Journée internationale du théâtre: Malafi Niamba et Elombe Sukari optimistes sur l'avenir du théâtre congolais mediacongo.net . 2024-11-24 . www.mediacongo.net.
  14. Web site: Potentiel . Le . 2023-04-07 . Belinda Kandy dit « Belle Vue », apporte une nouvelle touche dans le cinéma congolais . 2024-11-24 . LePotentiel . fr-FR.
  15. Web site: femmes . 2024-04-02 . Bellevue KANDY 50 Femmes qui inspirent . 2024-11-24 . fr-FR.
  16. Web site: Bendi . Rodrick . 2023-01-07 . YouTube : 1 million de vue pour Cabale, la pièce de théâtre de Bellevue TV . 2024-11-24 . Lemag . fr.
  17. Web site: Publireportage Ursule Peshanga lance son film « la fille de son père » mediacongo.net . 2024-11-26 . www.mediacongo.net.
  18. Web site: Mbote . Redaction . 2024-02-02 . Aïda Gladys devient la troisième actrice congolaise à atteindre 1 million d'abonnés sur Facebook . 2024-11-24 . Mbote . fr-FR.
  19. Web site: 2021-02-08 . L'artiste-comédienne Sila Bisalu obtient 8 titres de la 2ème édition de « Nzonzing Awards » . 2024-11-24 . ACP . fr-FR.
  20. Web site: ouraganfm1@gmail.com . ouragan cd . Nzonzing Awards 3 : les lauréats seront primés le 06 février au Memling . 2024-11-24 . ouragan.cd . FR.
  21. Web site: 2022-01-22 . Culture: Nzonzing Awards 3e édition plébiscite ses lauréats en février prochain . 2024-11-24 . KT . fr-FR.
  22. Web site: L’actrice comédienne Belinda Bellevie Officiel est à deux doigts d’instaurer un nouveau record historique dans le cinéma congolais – Afro Synthese . 2024-11-24 . en-US.
  23. Web site: Gospel : L’Or Mbongo, quinze ans d’une riche carrière musicale adiac-congo.com : toute l'actualité du Bassin du Congo . 2024-11-28 . www.adiac-congo.com.
  24. Web site: ouraganfm1@gmail.com . ouragan cd . L'Or Mbongo . 2024-11-28 . ouragan.cd . FR.

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