Toto Bissainthe

Biography

Toto Bissainthe was a Haitian actress and singer known for her innovative blend of traditional Vodou and rural themes and music with contemporary lyricism and arrangements. Born in Cap-Haïtien in 1934, she left Haiti at an early age to pursue her acting studies abroad.

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Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

1966Nominee

Best Performance

Black Girl

1988Winner

Best Performance

Haitian Corner

1979Nominee

Best Performance

West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty

Career Highlights

1993Highlight

Best Performance

The Man by the Shore

1984Highlight

Best Performance

Toto Bissainthe

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TrailerOfficial Trailer

Black Girl

TrailerOfficial 4K Restoration Trailer [Subtitled]

West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty