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Named one of People Magazine's highly coveted 50 Most Beautiful in 2014, Haitian-born actress Garcelle Beauvais immigrated to the United States at the age of seven with her mother and sisters, and has since charmed audiences with her dramatic and comedic abilities. A seasoned actress, Garcelle Beauvais starred in the indie film, "A Girl Like Grace," from executive producer Dan Garcia.
Garcelle was also seen as the host of "Window Warriors," a store front skill-based design reality series on GSN. Her latest film role includes starring alongside Michael Keaton in "Spider-Man: Homecoming."
In addition to all of the above, Garcelle served as host on Fox's daytime talk-show, Hollywood Today Live, where she breaks down the latest in entertainment, pop culture, and celebrity news. Above all, Garcelle's most important job is being a mother. She has been inspired by motherhood to write a children's book series entitled 'I AM,' addressing identity issues relevant to many children today.
Garcelle got her start when she began modeling at the age of seventeen and easily transitioned to acting in the Aaron Spelling series "Models, Inc." After that, she co-starred opposite Jamie Foxx for five years on the popular WB sitcom "The Jamie Foxx Show." For four seasons she also starred on the highly rated Emmy© Award-winning series "NYPD Blue." In between her acting projects, she also co-hosts for shows like E!'s "Fashion Police" and "Access Hollywood Live" on NBC.
Garcelle supports the Step Up Women's Network, a national non-profit that empowers women and girls to be strong and reach their full potential. She is also active with March of Dimes and Fonkoze. She resides in Los Angeles and has three sons, Oliver, Jax and Jaid.- Actor
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Jimmy Jean-Louis led a simple Life in the slums of Haiti until the age of 12, when he moved to Paris.
Jimmy worked for 3 years in a musical theater in Spain "La Belle Époque" before embarking on a successful modeling career in France, Spain, Italy, South Africa and England.
He moved to Los Angeles in 1998 to pursue acting. Some of his credits include: "Tears of the Sun" (Dir: Antoine Fuqua, Columbia pictures 2003) with Bruce Willis, "Hollywood Homicide" (dir: Ron Shelton, Columbia Pictures, 2003) with Harrison Fordand Josh Hartnet, "Monster-in-Law" (Dir: Robert Luketic, New Line, 2005 ) with Jane Fonda and Jennifer Lopez, "Phat Girlz" (Dir: Nnegest Likke, Fox Searchlight, 2006) with Oscar winner Mo'Nique, "Heroes" (NBC, 2006-2010) where he portrayed the charismatic Rene aka The Haitian, "Arrow" (CW Network, 2013), "Heroes Reborn" (NBC, 2015) and "Joy" (Dir: David O Russell, Fox 2000 Pictures, 2015) with Jennifer Lawrence, Bradley Cooper, Robert DeNiro. He' was a regular on the show "Claws" TNT, 2018.
His most important role to date is playing the title character in "Toussaint Louverture" which won Best Actor at the Pan African Film Festival and a nomination for Best Actor at the Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2012.
Jimmy Jean-Louis won Best Actor in a leading role "Desrances" at the Africa Movie Academy Award in 2020.
Fluent in English, French, Spanish, Italian and Creole, Jimmy has worked in many parts of the world including France, England, Indonesia, Cuba, Nigeria, Brasil and Mexico....- Actor
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Cameron Arnett was born on 14 October 1960 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. He is an actor and producer, known for Eleanor's Bench (2023), Forty-Seven Days with Jesus (2024) and Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987).- Director
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Raoul Peck was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. He is a director and writer, known for I Am Not Your Negro (2016), Lumumba (2000) and Lumumba: Death of a Prophet (1991).- Music Artist
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Wyclef Jean is a Haitian rapper, singer-songwriter, musician and actor.
He first achieved fame as a member of the New Jersey hip hop group the Fugees. Jean has won three Grammy Awards for his musical work.
On August 5, 2010, Jean filed for candidacy in the 2010 Haitian presidential election. The Electoral Commission ruled him ineligible to stand for office, as he had not met the constitutional requirement to have been a resident in Haiti for five years prior to the election.
Jean's efforts at earthquake relief, highly publicized in 2010 throughout Haiti and the United States, were channeled through his charitable organization, Yéle Haiti.
In 2012, Jean published his memoir Purpose: An Immigrant's Story. Along with Carlos Santana, Avicii and Alexandre Pires, Jean was chosen to perform the closing ceremony at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Their single, "Dar um Jeito (We Will Find a Way)", the official World Cup anthem, was released on April 29, 2014.- Director
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Born in Haiti and raised in small-town USA, Numa Perrier is an actress, writer, filmmaker, and visual artist. She produces and develops TV and film projects under her production banner, House of Numa. She trained in acting under Milton Katselas at the Beverly Hills Playhouse and Polina Klimovitskaya in New York City.- Actor
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Yvans Jourdain was born on 26 May 1963 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. He is an actor and director, known for Later Daters (2021), Parks and Recreation (2009) and Alias (2001).- Actress
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Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Sarodj Bertin (Daughter of Jean Bertin and Mireille Durocher Bertin) is fluent in four languages, an Actress, Model, human rights activist, Philanthropist, Attorney, Entrepreneur, and Goodwill Ambassador, who was crowned the first Miss Universe, Haiti in 2010 (after a 22 year absence), as well as "Reina Hispanoamericana" in 2012. Bertin has worked tirelessly to lend her celebrity, time and support to philanthropic organizations such as the International Alliance for Haiti's Recovery (AIRH), "Manitas en las Calles," "Catwalk for Charity," among others. As a result of her altruistic and humanitarian undertakings, she was acknowledged and awarded a Special Prize at the African Oscars in 2013 (NAFCA) and a Humanitarian Award at the Motion Picture Association of Haiti (MPAH) Awards in 2013. Bertin was also named "Woman of the Year, 2010" by the Latin Awards in New York City. In 2011 she founded " Sarodj For a Purpose" her foundation, which main objective is to work with orphans and there education in Haiti. In 2010 she starred in her first film, " The Voodoo List", of the Italian director Angelo Rizzo, with Juan Fernandez and Manny Perez. Sarodj also had a starring role in movies such as "Everybody Cheats ", directed by Richard Widmack, and in which she shared the big screen with the actor Benz Antoine; and "One Night in Vegas ", of the director Koby Maxwell, with Jimmy Jean Louis, Other movies she have worked in are: Sharktopus II, a SyFy Channel movie, and "The Heart Breaker's Revenge" directed by Dalyboy Belgason.- Actress
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Sandra Prosper is a Haitian-American actress from Port-au-Prince, Haiti. She is best known for her roles as Sheila Morris in the television series Charmed, and for her co-starring role, opposite Morris Chestnut, in Like Mike.
Sandra emigrated to America, from Haiti, when she was four years old. She spent her formative years in Englewood, New Jersey, where her father practiced medicine and her mother was a nurse. Sandra is the middle of five siblings and was a high-school track star, Girl Scout, and a weekend volunteer in Soup Kitchens throughout New York City.
After high-school, Sandra attended NYU and graduated with honors, receiving a B.A. in Political Science. While at NYU, Sandra caught the attention of several photographers and modeling agents. She became the face of several successful advertising and marketing campaigns, including Revlon and Clinique, Avon, and Newport. Eventually, Sandra's chic sense of style and her love of fashion led her to pursue a career as a buyer for New York's premiere luxury department store, Bergdorf Goodman. As a buyer, Sandra circled the globe, while frequenting international fashion circles in Paris, Milan and Hong Kong. However, Sandra soon grew tired of the constant travel and living out of a suitcase. On a flight back to New York from Europe, Sandra decided that she would leave the fashion industry and pursue her original dream of becoming a lawyer.
While studying for the law school admissions exam, and between jobs, a Celebrity actress friend suggested that Sandra should try auditioning for television commercials as means of making extra money. Ever one to try a new challenge, Sandra met with an agent her friend arranged for her to meet, and she was immediately offered representation and signed to a contract. Sandra booked twelve national commercials in her first six months., and her success in commercials piqued her interest in taking acting seriously to pay her tuition for law school.
Sandra enrolled in the famed William Esper two-year acting program, where she studied the Meisner Technique. It was during this time that Sandra landed roles in three independent films. Her performances did not go unnoticed. A producer saw her and offered Sandra the lead female role, playing attorney Shawn Holley Chapman, in the original movie about the O.J. Simpson trial and his "Dream Team," called "An American Tragedy". Sandra quickly realized that she loved acting more than the law, and that landing her role was a sign that she was not meant to become a lawyer. Instead, Sandra's destiny was to play lawyers in films and on television. Sandra eventually packed up her Manhattan apartment and relocated to Los Angeles, where she has played numerous memorable roles on hit dramas like Soul Food, ER and First Monday.
In addition to acting, Sandra also operates an organic food business called Sandra's Soups and Sweets. Sandra is also an accomplished screenwriter, who has written four scripts. She is penning a semi-autobiographical script based on her own life.- Actress
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Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Denise Milfort narrowly escaped great political upheaval with her family as a small child. Her father, now deceased, was the supervising engineer at a German owned electronic company in Haiti. Her mother, a former entrepreneur owned several car dealerships throughout the country. The family was forced to abandon all of their assets and start with zero in the United States.
Her interest in acting began early, as she landed leading roles in school productions. She's credited on the highly praised Nine Inch Nails album The Fragile for song La Mer, recorded during a six year romantic relationship with the Grammy and Academy award winner Trent Reznor. She's quoted defending her decision to sing the song in Haitian Creole rather than French as support for the decision to make Haitian Creole an official language in Haiti, which prior had been French. It was a conscious decision on her part to distance herself from the elitist politics of her family's past.
While living in New Orleans, she appeared on the cover of Gambit Weekly and supported herself as a model. After finishing high school in Stamford, Connecticut, she attended Eastern Connecticut State University and majored in biology, she later moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting. She has four sisters and a brother. In Repentance, she plays alongside academy award winning actor Forest Whitaker. Her latest works include Lalo's House with Garcelle Beauvais set in Haiti due our early 2018. She passionately and diligently supports Dental Care for Children, volunteering her time as their international coordinator a nonprofit organization which provides free dental care for children in Haiti and in Mexico.- Actor
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Leading man and versatile character actor Panou (his unique one-word birth-name translates to "God Among Us" in his native Creole) has led a remarkable life. He began his professional acting career with a role in the feature film, Papertrail (1998) and he hasn't looked back since. He has had a number of important roles in such films as Steal This Movie (2000), the independent feature Fizzy Bizness (2002) (written/directed/produced by Carl Goldstein) and The Invisible (2007). He has also had memorable roles in many television shows including Fox Family Channel's I Was a Sixth Grade Alien (1999), The Sci-Fi Channel's Stargate SG-1 (1997) and Progetto Atlantide (1984) and Showtime's Stanley Tookie Williams: A Question of Justice (2005) (directed by Ernest R. Dickerson).- Actor
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Lovensky Jean-Baptiste was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. He is an actor and producer, known for Young Rock (2021), StartUp (2016) and The Upshaws (2021).- Music Department
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Lee Holdridge was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. He is a composer, known for Old Gringo (1989), Splash (1983) and The Mists of Avalon (2001).- Director
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Richard J. Arens is a Haitian Director, born in Port-au-Prince. His mother died when he was eleven, she has left as legacy, the love of cinema. With "Alelouya" (2005) and "Chomeco" (comedy) that he made his first steps, followed by a drama/crime, "My name is", and another comedy "Show Kola". Richard moved to the United States with his family since 2007, where he studied film, while working on the film "Haiti cherie: Wind of hope".- Actress
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Krystel Roche is a multilingual actress and model who speaks French, Créole, English and Spanish. She won the Award for Best Actress at the Open World Toronto Film Festival. Ever since kindergarten, Krystel was exposed to a crowd and performed in school dance and theater. Straight from High School, she left her entire family behind and went to New York to focus on her education and her acting career. She now resides in Los Angeles, California- Karina Bonnefil is a proud Haitian. Born and raised in Haiti, Karina Bonnefil moved to America in 1987. Unlike most Haitians who migrated to Miami, Boston or Canada, the Bonnefil family decided to start a new life in Overland Park, Kansas. Always a Television fanatic and knew that one way or another she would end up on TV. Her first love, first show that Inspired her artistic dreams was the hit comedy show "Languichatte Debordus," Haiti's most famous comic actor and playwright, Theodore Beaubrun. Beaubrun, who was known by his stage name Languichatte Debordus was a stand-up comic whose career spans 50 plus years. The show was about the life and experiences of a middle class man in Haiti trying to keep up with the Joneses aka The Jean(s). Her move to America in 1987 opened the door to a possibility of having a successful American TV/film life.
As she said, her ESL(English as a second language)Teachers at Leawood middle school, The Golden girls, The Oprah Winfrey show, Murder,She Wrote, Amen,& A different world would be proud of her accomplishments and strives. Those teachers and shows helped her master the American English language.
As she proudly stated,"God places people in your life, your journey to help you on your path to success." During college she decided to take a leap and move to Florida. From Lisa Maile in Orlando, to Linda Fionte,Raymond Forchion & Jay W. Jensen in Miami,Florida these wonderful coaches and mentors guided her steps in discovering & living truthfully in every character. Her Haitian parents(her papa) just didn't understand the artistic side of life as a profession so she proudly received a B.A in Communication Broadcasting,minor in marketing-public relations from St.Thomas University in Miami, Florida. This Haiti lady,proud character Actress.
Karina Bonnefil is the daughter of Reynold Bonnefil & Genevieve Bonnefil. - Marie was born and and raised in Port-au Prince, Haiti and moved to the United States in New Jersey 1996. She lived in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where she was able to launch a small business Scrappyscloset inspired by her puppy Scrappy. She went to school at the University of Houston for Petroleum Land Management and began to work in the oil and gas industry as a Land Technician. In between school and work she was also training to compete in the NPC. She hosts a TV Show called Phitness on FOX Television and gives great advice on how to maintain fit. Marie launched MarieBFit.com in 2015 teaching the beauty of health and fitness and posts many fitness tips on her YouTube channel, MarieBFit.
Marie lists her hometowns as Croix Des Bouquets, Haiti and Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Marie moved to Manhattan, New York and speaks Creole, French and English. She has very clean English. She owes that to not having many Haitian friends after coming to the US. Marie is very athletic, loves to listen/dance to hip hop, and loves to travel. She has enjoyed her career filled with campaign ads, fitness competitions, fashion shows, not to mention working in front of the camera on TV. - Producer
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Sacha Parisot was born on 6 May 1961 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Sacha is a producer and director, known for Skin Deep (2003), La rebelle (2005) and Decomposing Tony Maslow (2009).- Director
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Bob Lemoine was born in 1942 in Haiti. He was a director and writer, known for Mr. Pyram, Agent Secret 812 (1986) and Olivia (1977). He was married to Rolande Coradin. He died on 8 March 2015 in Miami, Florida, USA.- Hencha Voigt was born in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti. She is known for Basketball Girlfriend (2014), Send Help (2022) and WAGS Miami (2016).
- Jean-Claude Duvalier was born on July 3, 1951, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, the son of Haitian president Francois Duvalier. When he was 19 years old his father died, and he took over as president, making him the youngest president in the world. Haiti, which was the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere and one of the poorest countries on the planet, had been ruled by the corrupt and murderous Francois since 1957. While Jean-Claude wasn't as brutal as his father, he was just as corrupt--it's been estimated that he stole between $300 million and $800 million from the country during his reign as president, and at one point the US Commerce Department reported that almost 65% of the country's revenues had "disappeared". Shortly after taking office Jean-Claude loosened the vise-like grip on the country that his father had exercised; he freed some political prisoners, eased government censorship of newspapers, TV and magazines and introduced some economic reforms. However, he did not liberalize the country's political situation, and no opposition to or disagreement with his rule was allowed. The country struggled along until 1985, when discontent with economic mismanagement, corruption and lack of political freedom erupted into demonstrations across much of the country. When government troops chasing protesters invaded a schoolyard and shot and killed three schoolchildren, the demonstrations across the country increased and many of them turned into riots. Duvalier's security forces, including the dreaded Tonton Macoutes secret police, were unable to quell the mounting unrest and in 1986, when the army demanded his abdication, he and his family fled to France. He left behind him a country with an 80% illiteracy rate, where almost nine out of ten people are unemployed, an infant mortality rate of more than 33%, a per-capita income of less than $300, a life expectancy of 53 years--the lowest in the Western Hemisphere--and a population racked by diseases that have been eradicated in most other countries. Things unfortunately haven't changed much since then.
- Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, to an immigrant family from Martinique, Francois Duvalier had always wanted to be a doctor, and after graduation he earned a medical degree and served as a doctor in many rural areas of Haiti, where he gained a reputation for showing the rural poor how to fight typhus and other fatal diseases. In 1946 he was appointed director general of the National Health Service, and four years later was made Minister of Health and Minister of Labor. In 1949 the government was overthrown by a military coup led by Gen. Paul Magloire. Duvalier was a vocal opponent of the coup, resulting in his being forced to go into hiding until 1956, when an amnesty was declared.
Duvalier ran for president in the general election of 1957, and in a portent of things to come, he used armed gangs, paid assassins, racial hatreds (he campaigned as a champion of poor Haitians, who were mostly of dark-skinned African descent, against the lighter-skinned mulatto class which held most of the power in the country) and the army to help him win the election. He also took advantage of the traditions of voodoo, a quasi-religious movement deeply ingrained in Haitian culture, and claimed to be a "houngan", or voodoo priest.
A year after his election he narrowly escaped being overthrown in a military coup, and as a result he purged the army, replacing senior officers who he believed weren't loyal enough to him, and formed a personal militia that was responsible to him and him alone. Technically it was called the Volunteer Militia for National Security, but it became better known by the term "Tonton Macoutes", which was Creole for "Boogeymen" (he unit was modeled on the Blackshirt private militia of Italian fascist dictator Benito Mussolini, whom Duvalier greatly admired). The Macoutes' sole responsibility was to protect Duvalier at all costs, and there were no restraints placed on them. They could beat, rape or murder anyone they thought was or could be a threat to Duvalier, and as a result they gained such a reputation for ruthlessness, savagery and brutality that many Haitians didn't even consider them human but evil spirits and satanic forces, hence their nickname of "Boogeymen". Duvalier organized another private army called the Presidential Guard. Their job was also to watch for threats to Duvalier, and to keep an eye on the Macoutes to be sure they didn't become one.
In 1961 Duvalier rewrote the Haitian constitution and then held an "election" in which he was the only candidate. Officially, more then one million voters cast their ballots for Duvalier. Several years later he declared himself President for Life, and in an area noted for its repressive regimes, his government became infamous as one of the most corrupt and murderous in the region. It's estimated that at least 30,000 Haitians were killed by Duvalier's security forces during his regime, although the actual toll is generally thought to be much higher. Many economists have estimated that at least half of the country's yearly income was stolen by Duvalier and his cronies; while Duvalier's family and friends lived in the lap of luxury, the vast majority of the Haitian people lived on the brink of starvation, suffering from a host of diseases that had been eradicated in many other countries. The unemployment rate was estimated by the UN and other agencies to be at least 50% and as high as 80%, and the infant mortality rate was not only the highest in the Western Hemisphere but was also higher than many of the poorest countries in Africa. It was reported that Duvalier himself wore on a ring around his neck the key that unlocked the room in the National Treasury where the country's gold supply was kept; he didn't want anyone in the country getting their hands on it but him.
The US administration of President John F. Kennedy at first placed political and economic sanctions against Haiti because of its corruption and use of violence against its own citizens, but in 1962 it eased the sanctions to keep Duvalier from cozying up to Cuba's Fidel Castro, as he had threatened to do if the sanctions weren't lifted. In 1963 tensions between Haiti and the neighboring Dominican Republic rose almost to the point of war, but it was prevented by internal political power struggles in the Dominican Republic and mediation by the Organization of American States (OAS).
Although there were several attempted coups by disgruntled or ambitious army officers, they were swiftly crushed--one attempt in 1967 resulted in the execution of more than 20 officers of the Presidential Guard. Duvalier died in 1971, and his 19-year-old son, Jean-Claude Duvalier, succeeded him. - Actor
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Théodore Beaubrun was born on 26 December 1918 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. He was an actor and writer, known for Languichatte in the 20th Century (1978), The New Adventures of Languichatte (1988) and Fournérailles (1985). He died on 30 June 1998 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.- Producer
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Benjamin Louis was born in Haiti. He is known for Stoker Hills (2020), State's Evidence (2004) and Silk Theory.- Actor
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Jimmy C. Jules, an extraordinary bilingual actor, rapper, and producer, possesses an irresistible allure that captivates audiences and industry professionals alike. With his innate charm and natural charisma, Jimmy C. was undeniably born to be one of the greatest actors in Hollywood, attracting top agents, managers, and film and TV shows to his talent.
Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Jimmy C. embarked on a journey of resilience and determination at a young age, migrating to the United States and reuniting with his family in Medford, MA. Supported by educational TV programs such as Sesame Street, Zoobilee Zoo, and Reading Rainbow, he quickly adapted to his new environment, mastering both Haitian Creole and English fluently.
During his teenage years, Jimmy C. demonstrated an unwavering work ethic, emerging as a multi-talented performer recognized for his participation in chorus, talent competitions, ESL, and soccer. At the impressive age of 13, he embarked on his filmmaking journey, wielding his first camera to create short films and launching a successful Family Wedding and events Filming business. Immersed in the worlds of television, entertainment, and music, Jimmy C.'s passion for producing music and rapping grew so intense that he made the bold decision to abandon his plans of becoming an electrical engineer, dropping out of Northeastern University. This ignited a fruitful collaboration with prominent names in hip-hop, reggae, and R&B, as he appeared in music videos and produced music.
True to his innovative spirit, Jimmy C. merged his love for music and video production, pioneering an unprecedented YouTube reality TV series titled "The Studio (2007)" in 2007. However, recognizing his calling for acting, he shifted his focus and wholeheartedly embraced the pursuit of developing his skills, immersing himself in classes and training. In 2019, he seized the opportunity to work on Rian Johnson's acclaimed film "Knives Out (2019)" learning from esteemed stars such as Daniel Craig, LaKeith Stanfield, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis, and a remarkable ensemble.
Since then, Jimmy C. has secured numerous lead and supporting roles in short films and indie projects, breathing life into each character and leaving an indelible mark with his performances. Acting has become his very essence, an integral part of his being that he cannot envision his life without. Over the past five years, he has diligently honed his craft through ongoing training, auditions, and acting on film sets. Furthermore, Jimmy C. founded his own production company, Jules Family Vision, dedicated to bringing forth compelling content, and is engrossed in the creation of his newest series, "What are the Chances...?"
With Jimmy C. Jules' immense talent, unwavering dedication, and remarkable growth, top agents, managers, and film and TV show creators are irresistibly drawn to him. His magnetic presence and undeniable star quality mark him as an up-and-coming actor destined for greatness in Hollywood.- Writer
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Emmanuel Buriez is a French filmmaker, director, producer, actor, fight choreographer and scriptwriter born in Haiti.
Passionate by the cinema, he makes his first short film at the age of 13 years old.
Full sportsman, former international artistic karate competitor and European-level sprinter athlete. Musician, cinema, author... He's a complete artist.
Humanitarianist, caregiver, scientist, globe trotter, Emmanuel is truly open mind to the world.
Its universe is varied, rich, cosmopolitan and enchanting.
His wish : Hope the life enchant you- Producer
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Joseph Hillel was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. He is known for Soft Shell Man (2001), Ayiti Toma, au pays des vivants (2013) and Les prisonniers de Beckett (2005).- Actress
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Toto Bissainthe was born in 1934 in Cap-Haïtien, Haiti. She was an actress and composer, known for L'homme au contrat (1974), West Indies (1979) and En l'autre bord (1978). She died on 4 June 1994 in Pétionville, Haiti.- Actress
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Florence Regina is an award-winning producer/actress/director/motivational speaker. Her production company, Soleil Films, produces films, staged productions, and events. Past film productions include film festival favorites, Bringing Up Baybay, Copelessness, Art and more.
She was born in Haiti and came to the U.S. at the age of five. She began working in the entertainment industry in New York City, where she grew up.
From NYC to LA she's performed as an actress on stage, film, and TV. Acting credits include: The HBO Max drama series, The flight Attendant; the CBS TV series, Bull; Comedy Central's Broad City; and more. She's also had several national commercial spots.
She's taught, directed and performed in improvisational theater at the famed 13th Street Repertory Theater Company in New York City, and was a member of the Theateroke Improv Troupe at the NY Comedy Club.
She's produced several notable events, including A Focus On International Short Films: An Evening Of Haitian Filmmaking, which was presented by the Women In film International Committee and Los Angeles City Council President, Eric Garcetti (now Mayor of Los Angeles).
She spent 3 years as a member of the Los Angeles Chapter of the American Diabetes Association's African-American Diabetes Task Force, where she became a motivational speaker. Today she's an award-winning motivational speaker, who travels and speaks about different topics including but not limited to: Diabetes Awareness and Advocacy, The Human Experience, Achievement & Success and, Women in the Entertainment Industry, etc.
She is a member of the Board of Directors for The Haiti International Film Festival in Los Angeles, CA. She is also a member of the Board of Directors for the Centaur Stage in New York, NY.- Vitolio Jeune was born on 1 November 1982 in Pétion-Ville, Haiti.
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On 13th April 1953, Dany Laferriere was born in Port au Prince, Haiti. He grew up in the village of Petit Goave, Haiti. After his studies, he started working in journalism in a newspaper and on radio, mostly as a cultural reporter. During the reign of the Duvalier life wasn't easy and as a journalist he often criticized the government. In 1976 after the death of his friend and colleague, Gasner Raymond, fearing for his safety he left Port-au-Prince for Montreal, Canada, where he found work, and also started to write. His first novel was published in 1985: Comment faire l'amour avec un negre sans se fatiguer, How to Make Love to a Negro Without Getting Tired. Also at the same time, he renewed with journalism in different television station in the province of Quebec.
From 1990 to 2002, he and his family left Montreal, Canada for Miami, USA where he lived for 10 months out of every year.
He has published many novels and received many literary prizes.
In 1991, he received le Prix Carbet de la Caraibe, (Ce prix distingue l'oeuvre de fiction ou de reflexion la plus remarquable dans le monde des Caraibes et des Ameriques) for his novel, L'Odeur du cafe. In 1993, he received the Prix Edgar-Lesperance for his novel pour Le Gout des jeunes filles.
He published Chronique de la derive douce (1994) which told of his first year in Montreal.
In 2002 he received the Prix RFO du Livre for: Cette Grenade dans la main du jeune negre est-elle une arme ou un fruit ?
In 2004 he directed his first film from his script: Comment conquerir l'Amerique en une nuit which was shown at Montreal Festival des Films du monde.
Seven of his books have been translated into English, and some also have been translated into Spanish, Korean, Swedish. He is one of the rare writers of his generation to be as well known in English or French Canada.
He has adapted and collaborated on movie scripts for most of his novels. As for example Voodoo taxi, Ziggy gonna get it.
He reunited with the film industry for Vers le sud (2005), a movie directed by Laurent Cantet which was inspired by 3 short stories written by Laferriere.- Won-G was born on 29 August 1978 in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti. He is an actor, known for The Nickel Children (2005), Hack! (2007) and Won-G: Caught Up in the Rapture (2004).
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The creative thinker and innovator, Robenson Lauvince is an Award-Winning Director, born in Haiti. He moved to the United Sates at a young age with his family, where he completed his education. Robenson never once picked up a camera until the age of 17. However, art was embedded in his DNA long before he had any knowledge of that world's existence. Robenson's passion parachuted with his first yard sale camera that was purchased for only $10, and there he created his first movie. With the desire of wanting to manifest something that would bring awareness and value to the arts and the talents of his country, he took a leap of faith and immersed himself into film school.
As the founder of Clearshot Entertainment and a filmmaker, Robenson created a body of work that has won immense popularity amongst his peers and followers. He's a prominent and well-respected visionary that has built a diverse portfolio ranging from music videos to documentaries and films. His resume also includes a great number of independent budget films and TV series including "Married Men" " Loyal-T" "Les Talents de la Rue" "Desole" "Love Triangle" and "Lanmou Intedi" which have all received many accolades in category listings as best writer, director, and producer. Robenson's latest work to come is July 7. As a successful movie producer, Robenson has also developed many alternative ways of making films that are suiting and welcoming to any audience.
Robenson has adapted the name, "Jack of all trade." He believes that "anything is possible," hence, imagine it, achieve it. Robenson desire to extend hope through film and storytelling. He is an advocate for a stable Haiti through his mentorship at Clearshot. Robenson's mission is to make certain the lens is clear with every shot to tell stories that will inspire, ignite imagination, and execute because anything is possible.- Actress
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Claudine Oriol was born in Haiti. She is known for Blonde Ambition (2007), Bobby Z (2007) and Resilient Hearts (2014).- Actor
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Rodrigue Milien was born on 27 October 1946 in Cathedral of Port-au-Prince, Port-au-Prince, Haiti. He was an actor and composer, known for A la mise pou Rodrig (1980), Rodrigue Milien Et Son Groupe Combite Creole: Omage A Ti Paris (1981) and Hommage à Rodrigue Milien: Live à Kasa Champèt (2021). He died on 25 September 2021 in Fountainhead Care Center, North Miami, Florida, USA.- Producer
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Michaëlle Jean was born on 6 September 1957 in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti. She is a producer, known for Black Life: Untold Stories (2023), Tropique nord (1994) and Turin 2006: XX Olympic Winter Games (2006). She is married to Jean-Daniel Lafond. They have one child.- Mikaben was born in 1981 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. He was an actor, known for Life of A Zoe (2023), Beach Chain and #FamilyMan (2024). He was married to Vanessa Fanfan. He died on 15 October 2022 in Paris, France.
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Luck Mervil was born on 20 October 1967 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. He is an actor and composer, known for Notre-Dame de Paris (1998), Les Boys (1997) and Alias Betty (2001).- Actor
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Kadda Sheekoff is a Haitian internet personality, Humanitarian and Entrepreneur. He spent his childhood and adolescence in Brooklyn NY, and he studied Criminal Justice at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Not only is Kadda Sheekoff a successful author and songwriter, but he also has a business empire. He launched Telegenique Records, a record label imprint and music publishing company. He has also invested in various businesses, such as real estate, car dealerships, and clothing lines.
Brought up in a family of musicians, Kadda Sheekoff spent his early childhood in Jacmel, Haiti before leaving at the age of eleven to live in the USA in Brooklyn, New York. a Haitian internet personality, Humanitarian, Entrepreneur, and philanthropist, Kadda Sheekoff is one of the Haitian most influential voices in information today.
Kadda Sheekoff's debut single, All My Life, was released in June 2019. The single reached No. 1 on the afrocharts.com Hot 100 chart.
Kadda Sheekoff is an established bona-fide global superstar.- Actor
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Jean Samuel André, better known as Jasmuel Andri, is a dynamic force in the world of entertainment. With a diverse skill set encompassing acting, screenwriting, stand-up comedy, writing, and spoken word artistry, Jasmuel is a true Renaissance talent. As the visionary behind Muska Films, a pioneering company based in Haiti dedicated to crafting deeply resonant cinema, he brings stories to life with authenticity and passion.
Jasmuel's journey into the spotlight began with his graduation from the prestigious National School of Humor (ENH) in Montreal, QC, Canada, in 2016. Since then, he has fearlessly explored various artistic mediums, leaving his mark in music, theater, musical comedy, slam poetry, radio, stand-up comedy, and cinema.
Today, Jasmuel focuses his creative energy on the art of storytelling, captivating audiences with his compelling performances on screen and stage. Whether crafting razor-sharp stand-up routines that provoke laughter and introspection or weaving intricate narratives that challenge and inspire, Jasmuel Andri continues to push boundaries and elevate the art of entertainment to new heights.- Lionel Benjamin was born on 10 November 1945 in Port-au-Prince, Haïti. He is an actor, known for Tourbillon (2004), Le miracle de la foi (2005) and Le choix de ma vie (2004). He is married to X. They have three children.
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Jonathan Gabriel Charles, born and raised in Haiti for the first ten years of his life, immigrated to New York with his parents at the age of 10, Queens to be exact. As a graduate from the New York Film Academy, and studies from the historic HB Studio, Jonathan booked his first acting role in 2007, in a NIKE commercial with Amar'e Stoudemire. With his love of sports already in place, growing up playing soccer and basketball, the commercial was meant to be and the stepping stone for plenty more roles to come; advertisements for Footlocker and Converse to name a few. Acting as his own agent, Jonathan networked his way into major studios and landed a role in one of the biggest movies, "I Am Legend", starring one of his idols. His lists of accomplishments is nowhere near its end; film, commercials, print, music videos; Jonathan Charles is open to it all.- Actor
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Théodore Beaubrun Jr. was born on 20 September 1956 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. He is an actor and writer, known for Boukman Eksperyans: Gran Bwa (1991), Boukman Eksperyans: Pawol Tafia (1998) and Fournérailles (1985).- Actress
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Edwidge Danticat was born on 19 January 1969 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. She is an actress and writer, known for The Manchurian Candidate (2004), Stones in the Sun (2012) and Beloved (1998).- Anael Edwards was born on 31 March 1973 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. She is an actress, known for Family Matters (1989) and Growing Pains (1985).
- Jean Durand was born on 17 August 1932 in Haiti. He was an actor, known for Night Gallery (1969), Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963) and The Incredible Hulk (1978). He died on 16 May 2013 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
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Arnold Antonin was born on 3 December 1942 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. He is a director and writer, known for Le president a-t-il le sida (2006), Can a Zombie Be President? (2010) and Ou kouè you éspion amérikin ka you sin protéktè dèza (Un agent de la CIA peut-il être un grand mécène?) (1976).- Director
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Jean Ebens Jérôme was born on 28 June 1982 in Haïti. He is a director and actor, known for 2 Frères (2011) and Trauma (2010).- Composer
Herby Widmaier was born on 7 July 1933 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. He was a composer, known for Olivia (1977) and Herby, le jazz et la musique haïtienne (2012). He died on 27 April 2017 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.- Lenelle Moïse is a poet, playwright, performance artist, and screenwriter. She wrote, composed, and co-starred in the critically-acclaimed Off-Broadway drama Expatriate. Her Ruby Prize-winning comedy Merit was featured on the 2016 Kilroys List. Her other full-length plays include The Many Faces of Nia and K-I-S-S-I-N-G. Lenelle was the Spring 2018 Playwright-in-Residence at Ithaca College, the 2017 Lakes Writer-in-Residence at Smith College, a 2017 Massachusetts Cultural Council Artist Fellow in Dramatic Writing, and a Huntington Theatre Company Playwriting Fellow. She has received commissions, awards and/or play development residencies from the Gaea Foundation, Southern Rep, Hedgebrook, the Astraea Foundation, Clark University, New Rep, Northwestern University, UT Austin, and Women Center Stage at the Culture Project. She has written short works for Center Stage Baltimore ("Taurus Tornado" for My America) and The New Black Fest ("San Francisco Cab" for UnTamed). Ms. Moïse is also an internationally touring solo performer. She was the fifth Poet Laureate of Northampton, Massachusetts. Her book of poetry, Haiti Glass, was a Lambda Literary Award finalist and a winner of the 2015 PEN Oakland Josephine Miles Award for excellence in literature. At age 20, she co-wrote the screenplay Sexual Dependency, a film by Bolivian director Rodrigo Bellot.