Hi, I'm Lise Seynabou, a Franco-Senegalese actress trained at Cours Florent and Sorbonne Nouvelle University. Selected from over 2,000 international candidates, I currently represent Senegal as a Top 10 finalist in the Africa Monologue Competition, with the final round taking place in Ghana. My work spans theatre, screen acting, music videos, short films, and commercials across France and West Africa. Bilingual, bicultural, and rooted in multiple artistic disciplines ; dance, painting, music, and athletics, I bring range, discipline, and an instinctive screen presence to every project. Based between Dakar and Europe, available worldwide.

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Hi, I'm Lise Seynabou, a Franco-Senegalese actress trained at Cours Florent and Sorbonne Nouvelle University. Selected from over 2,000 international candidates, I currently represent Senegal as a Top 10 finalist in the Africa Monologue Competition, with the final round taking place in Ghana. My work spans theatre, screen acting, music videos, short films, and commercials across France and West Africa. Bilingual, bicultural, and rooted in multiple artistic disciplines ; dance, painting, music, and athletics, I bring range, discipline, and an instinctive screen presence to every project. Based between Dakar and Europe, available worldwide.

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Hi, I’m Lise Seynabou, a Franco-Senegalese actress trained at Cours Florent and Sorbonne Nouvelle University.

Selected from over 2,000 international candidates, I currently represent Senegal as a Top 10 finalist in the Africa Monologue Competition, with the final round taking place in Ghana. My work spans theatre, screen acting, music videos, short films, and commercials across France and West Africa. Bilingual, bicultural, and rooted in multiple artistic disciplines ; dance, painting, music, and athletics, I bring range, discipline, and an instinctive screen presence to every project. Based between Dakar and Europe, available worldwide.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

French
Fluent
English
Fluent
Wolof
Beginner

Work Experience

Finalist at Africa Monologue Competition
March 1, 2026 - April 30, 2026
Finalist representing Senegal; Top 10 in Africa; Final rounds held in Côte d'Ivoire.
Dancer at Hamza ft. Rema
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Dancer in the music video for the track 'Toxic'.
Lead Actress at Athena
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Lead actress in the music video 'Bella'.
Actress at France Culture
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Role: Louisa (Main Character) in a short advertising film.
Actress at Au 2 rue des Tilleuls / Yann Dubois
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Medium-length film; Role: Sophie; Produced by Jean-Marc Vachey; Cannes Film Award 2020 (Best Male Director).
Commercial at Wankil Studio
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Commercial for YouTube & Social Media (2023–2024).
Voice Over Artist at Polish Documentary
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Voice over for a Polish documentary.
Lead Role at Masca (Short Film)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Lead role; Awarded UFR Arts & Media Prize (Sorbonne Nouvelle).
Actress at Pourparler entre femmes
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Role: K in short film Pourparler entre femmes.
Dancer at Hamza ft. Rema (Music Video)
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Dancer in the music video Toxic.
Lead Actress at Athena (Music Video)
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Lead Actress in music video Bella.
Actress at Au 2 rue des Tilleuls (Directed by Yann Dubois)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Medium-length film; Role: Sophie; Produced by Jean-Marc Vachey; Cannes Film Award 2020 noted in project credits.
Commercial Actor at Wankil Studio
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Commercial for YouTube & Social Media (2023–2024).
Role: K at Pourparler entre femmes (Short Film)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Role: K.

Education

Acting Diploma at Cours Florent
September 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor's Degree in Film & Audiovisual Studies at Sorbonne Nouvelle University
September 1, 2021 - June 1, 2023
Acting Diploma at Cours Florent
September 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor’s Degree in Film & Audiovisual Studies at Sorbonne Nouvelle University
September 1, 2021 - June 1, 2023

Qualifications

Driving License B
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026
Driving License B
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality