Ayana S.M. O'Shun, born Tetchena Bellange, has been steadily building a remarkable career, showcasing her impressive versatility in the world of entertainment. With a gift for both drama and comedy, she has played a role in over 40 productions, including films, TV series, commercials, and stage plays. Additionally, she has modeled for several national advertising campaigns.
Ayana O'Shun earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Cinema from the University of Montreal, where she honed her skills in filmmaking. She has also had the privilege of studying acting with renowned instructors such as Warren Robertson, Danielle Fichaud, Robert Favreau, and Teo Spychalski. Furthermore, she has studied the techniques of prominent acting masters like Stella Adler, Meisner, and Ivana Chubbuck.
Acting is Ayana's true passion, but she is also dedicated to using her voice to promote important causes close to her heart. As a producer, she has been involved in projects that advocate for tolerance, brotherhood, and equality. This has led her to direct documentaries and narrative films that explore these themes. Her films have been screened in over 40 international film festivals, earning prestigious awards such as the Dikola Award at the Cannes Panafrican Film Festival and the Best Foreign Film Award at the Yaounde International Film Festival. Her work has also been broadcasted on prominent television networks like Radio-Canada, RDI, TV5, Tele-Quebec, and the National Film Board of Canada.
As a result of her work as an actress and storyteller, Ayana has received widespread media attention, with hundreds of articles and interviews published about her. She has also been invited to appear on several illustrious TV shows.
A true global citizen, Ayana has traveled to over 30 countries and is fluent in four languages. In her free time, she enjoys practicing ballet, Latin dances, yoga, and even trapeze. She is also interested in natural methods of maintaining a healthy body, such as the Ayurveda system, which is the medicinal branch of yoga.
