Suzy Bemba, this year's European Shooting Star from France, never planned on becoming a professional actress. Her journey into the world of acting began as a way to express herself after a knee injury ended her ballet career and she had to switch gears. With the support of her mother, she started attending open auditions in Paris, driving for hours from their home in the French countryside.
After graduating high school, Bemba intended to pursue her dream of attending medical school. Acting took a backseat in her mind until she faced the possibility of repeating her freshman year. It was then, in April 2019, that she decided to take a break and try her hand at acting. The talent agency in Paris, which had shown interest in her, was still eager to work with her. On her first audition, Bemba landed a role in 'Kandisha,' a teen horror movie inspired by an ancient Moroccan legend about a vengeful demon. This marked her first time on a movie set, and she felt the rush of her newfound passion.
