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    Deadline

    "A star is born performance... this movie belongs to Emanuelle.... "

     

     

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    New York Times

    “…played with vivid ferocity ...Emanuelle’s performance as Mo is certainly spectacular...”

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    Variety

    "a defiance the excellent Emanuelle channels even in the way she walks. ...Emanuelle manages to make us care..."

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    Los Angeles Times

    "it all works because of Emanuelle. The actress is a tightly wound bundle of raw nerves..."

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    Refinery 29

    "Once in a while, a movie comes along with a breakout star so impressive, you just know they're going to make waves.

  • Elvire Emanuelle is an Actress best recognized for her leading role as Mo in the critically acclaimed and South by Southwest award-winning, Netflix Original film, FIRST MATCH, opposite Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (AQUAMAN) and Colman Domingo (EUPHORIA). FIRST MATCH was written and directed by Olivia Newman (WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING) and produced by Bryan Unkeless (I, TONYA, HUNGER GAMES) , Chanelle Elaine (COLLECTIVE UNCONSCIOUS) and Veronica Nickel (MOONLIGHT). Her work in "First Match" particularly stands out, showcasing her talent in a challenging and dynamic role.

     

    In Elvire's upcoming film KEMBA (2024), her role Lisa depicts the best friend of Kemba throughout the story's journey opposite Nesta Cooper (SEE). KEMBA, based on the significant true story of Kemba Smith, is directed by Kelley Kali, a Student Academy and South by Southwest award-winning director and Academy Gold Fellowship recipient LALO'S HOUSE and I'M FINE (THANKS FOR ASKING). KEMBA's international debut is at the Rome International Film Festival and so far it has won the FLIFF Best True Story Depiction Award and the SLIFF Audience Choice Award.

     

    Born of Haitian immigrants, Elvire is known not just for her acting commitment but also for her belief in the transformative power of storytelling. She views acting not just as a profession but as a necessity, emphasizing the role of stories in teaching us about ourselves, others and life. She trained with renowned acting teacher, Wynn Handman, at the Wynn Handman Studio in New York City.

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    WORK COLLECTIVE

     

     

    DEADLINE REVIEW

     

     

     

    SCENE CLIPS

    FIRST MATCH - Plans

     

    FIRST MATCH - Scooter

     

    FIRST MATCH - The Team

     

    FIRST MATCH - Stuff

     

    FIRST MATCH - Hang

     

    FIRST MATCH - Anybody

     

    FIRST MATCH - First Match

     

    FIRST MATCH - The Lot

     

    FIRST MATCH - Street Fight

     

    FIRST MATCH - No Quitter

     

    FIRST MATCH - Bus

     

     

     

     

    AWARDS

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    KEMBA (2024)

    Win

    Audience Choice Award

    Narrative Feature

    St. Louis International Film Festival

    2023

     

    Win

    Best True Story Depiction

    Narrative Feature

    Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival 2023

     

     

    FIRST MATCH

    Win

    Audience Choice Award

    Narrative Feature

    South by Southwest 2018

     

     

    Win

    Gamechanger Award

    Narrative Feature

    South by Southwest 2018

     

     

    Nomination

    Grand Jury Award

    Narrative Feature

    South by Southwest 2018

     

     

     

    ECLIPSED

    Win 

    Best Supporting Actress Award

    Dramatic Play 2012 - New Times

     

     

    FIRST MATCH
    FIRST MATCH
    HITS
    ECLIPSED By Danai Gurira
    ECLIPSED By Danai Gurira
  • Elvire Emanuelle is an Actress known for staring in the critically acclaimed and South by Southwest award-winning, Netflix Original film, FIRST MATCH, opposite Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Colman Domingo. FIRST MATCH was written and directed by Olivia Newman (WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING) and produced by Bryan Unkeless (I, TONYA, HUNGER GAMES) , Chanelle Elaine (COLLECTIVE UNCONSCIOUS) and Veronica Nickel (MOONLIGHT).

     

    Born of Haitian immigrants, Elvire choose the unique path of acting out of love and how important storytelling is to our world. She is compelled to messages of light and she is a student of the renowned acting teacher, Wynn Handman.

     

    Elvire's upcoming film KEMBA (2024) is directed by Kelley Kali, known for being The Academy's 2021 recipient of the Gold Fellowship for Women and for her Student Academy award-winning and South by Southwest award-winning films LALO'S HOUSE and I'M FINE (THANKS FOR ASKING). Her role Lisa depicts the best friend of Kemba throughout the story's journey.

     

     

     

    WORK COLLECTIVE

     

     

    DEADLINE REVIEW

     

     

     

    SCENE CLIPS

    FIRST MATCH - Plans

     

    FIRST MATCH - Scooter

     

    FIRST MATCH - The Team

     

    FIRST MATCH - Stuff

     

    FIRST MATCH - Hang

     

    FIRST MATCH - Anybody

     

    FIRST MATCH - First Match

     

    FIRST MATCH - The Lot

     

    FIRST MATCH - Street Fight

     

    FIRST MATCH - No Quitter

     

    FIRST MATCH - Bus

     

     

     

     

    AWARDS

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    FIRST MATCH

    Win

    Audience Choice Award

    Narrative Feature

    South by Southwest 2018

     

     

    Win

    Gamechanger Award

    Narrative Feature

    South by Southwest 2018

     

     

    Nomination

    Grand Jury Award

    Narrative Feature

    South by Southwest 2018

     

     

     

    ECLIPSED

    Win 

    Best Supporting Actress Award

    Dramatic Play 2012 - New Times

     

     

    FIRST MATCH
    FIRST MATCH
    HITS
    ECLIPSED By Danai Gurira
    ECLIPSED By Danai Gurira
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