Koudous Seihon


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

YearTitleRoleNotes
2011A ChjànaAyivashort film
2014Young Lions of GypsyKoudousshort film
2015MediterraneaAyiva
2017A CiambraAyiva
2019What You Don't Know About MeIkendu
2020Tolo ToloPapa di doudou
2021A ChiaraAyiva
2022FreetownBikilashort film
2024BasileiaKey key

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResult
2015Cairo International Film FestivalBest ActorMediterraneaWon
2015Stockholm Film FestivalBest ActorMediterraneaWon
2015Zurich Film FestivalSpecial MentionMediterraneaWon
2016Independent Spirit AwardsBest Male LeadMediterraneaNomitated