Mouna Traoré
| Mouna Traoré | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born | Toronto, Onatrio,Canada |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation | Actress, Producer, Writer |
| Years active | 2009-present |
Mouna Traoré is a Canadian actress, producer and writer, she is best known for her roles on Rookie Blue and Murdoch Mysteries.
Career
Traoré found a passion for acting at a young age when she attended classes at Young People's Theatre.[1] She later graduated from the Etobicoke School of the Arts[1] and completed a Bachelor of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto.[2] Her most notable roles are Crystal Markes on Rookie Blue,[3] and Rebecca James on Murdoch Mysteries.[4] She auditioned several times for a part on Murdoch Mysteries, before finally landing a recurring role on the series.[5]
Traoré is also the co-founder of The Mini Films, and has written and produced two short films for the production company.[2]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Manhattan Undying | Heather | |
| 2015 | Muna | Muna | Short Film |
| 2014 | All of Me | Melis | Short Film |
| 2013 | Carrie | Erika | |
| 2013 | Home Away | Sabrina | Short Film |
Television
| Year | TV Show | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-2016 | Murdoch Mysteries | Rebecca James | 12 Episodes |
| 2016 | Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments | Midori[6] | 2 Episodes |
| 2015 | Hemlock Grove | Ali | 4 Episodes |
| 2015 | The Book of Negroes | Rosetta | TV mini-series |
| 2014 | Beauty and the Beast | Hannah | Episode: Ever After |
| 2012 | Rookie Blue | Crystal Markes | 5 Episodes |
| 2011 | Being Erica | Model | Episode: Purim |
| 2011 | Connor Undercover | Donna | Episode: Deadly Lipgloss |
| 2009-2010 | Majority Rules! | Serena Balfour | 9 Episodes |
| 2010 | Cra$h & Burn | Ruby | 2 Episodes |
| 2009 | 'Da Kink in My Hair | Essence | Episode: Forced Ripe Mango |
Production
| Year | Film | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Adorn | Producer, Director, Writer | Short Film |
| 2014 | All of Me | Producer, Writer | Short Film |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Black Film Festival Montreal | Best Narrative Short | Adorn | Won |
References
- 1 2 "FEATURE: Mouna Traore On Success & Her Thoughts On The Brown Girl Movement". TheUpperEch. 26 April 2016. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
- 1 2 "CANNES SHORT FILM CORNER - Adorn". wearemovingstories.com. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
- ↑ "Rookie Blue Recap: Season 3 Episode 3 'A Good Shoot' 6/7/12 | Celeb Dirty Laundry". www.celebdirtylaundry.com. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
- ↑ "Mouna Traoré - Cast - Murdoch Mysteries". cbc.ca. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
- ↑ "Murdoch Mysteries' new kid on the block: Mouna Traoré". tv-eh.com. 15 November 2015. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
- ↑ ""Shadowhunters" casts Hodge Starkweather, Madame 'Dot' Dorothea, Midori & Little Clary". tmiaustralia.blogspot.ca. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
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