Koudous Seihon is a Burkinabé actor best known for his roles in the Italian films Mediterranea and A Ciambra.
Early life
While from Burkina Faso, Seihon eventually left the country to seek employment in Italy, where he worked as an orange picker and African community leader.
Acting career
In 2015, Seihon was cast by Jonas Carpignano to star in Mediterranea, a role for which Seihon received numerous accolades. Two years later, Seihon garnered a major part in Carpiganon's second feature, A Ciambra. In 2021, Seihon played Ayiva in Carpignano's next film, the critically acclaimed A Chiara.
Personal life
Siehon speaks several languages, including Italian, French, Arabic, Mossi, and Bissa.
Filmography
Year Title Role Notes 2011 A ChjànaAyivashort film2014 Young Lions of GypsyKoudousshort film 2015Mediterranea Ayiva 2017A Ciambra Ayiva 2019What You Don't Know About Me Ikendu2020 Tolo ToloPapa di doudou2021A Chiara Ayiva2022 FreetownBikilashort film2024Basileia Key key
Awards and nominations
+ Year Award Category Work Result2015Cairo International Film FestivalBest ActorMediterranea2015Stockholm Film FestivalBest ActorMediterranea2015Zurich Film FestivalSpecial MentionMediterranea2016Independent Spirit AwardsBest Male LeadMediterranea
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