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"A star is born performance

...this movie belongs to Emanuelle"

- Deadline

"Emanuelle’s performance as Mo is certainly spectacular...”

- New York Times

Elvire Emanuelle is an artist and writer, born of Haitian immigrants. She is known for the 2024 film KEMBA and is best recognized for leading the critically acclaimed and SXSW awarded Netflix film, FIRST MATCH, opposite Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Jharrel Jerome and Colman Domingo.

KEMBA, based on the true story of Kemba Smith, was directed by South by Southwest and Student Academy winning director, Kelley Kali, (LALO'S HOUSE, I'M FINE (THANKS FOR ASKING)). Elvire plays the best friend of Kemba opposite Nesta Cooper (SEE). KEMBA was selected for a panel discussion on impactful filmmaking at Sundance 2024

FIRST MATCH debuted at South by Southwest being nominated for the Grand Jury award and winning the Audience Choice and Luna Gamechanger Awards and gaining critical acclaim. FIRST MATCH was written and directed by Olivia Newman (WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING) and it was produced by Netflix, Bryan Unkeless (I, TONYA, THE HUNGER GAMES) Chanelle Elaine (COLLECTIVE UNCONSCIOUS) and Veronica Nickel (MOONLIGHT). Elvire's work in FIRST MATCH particularly stands out, showcasing her talent in a challenging and dynamic role. It received wide positive response from audiences and press such as Deadline noting her as "one to watch", The New York Times noting her work as "spectacular" and the Los Angeles Times noting that "The actress is a tightly wound bundle of raw nerves".

Emanuelle's journey in acting and her contributions to the world of storytelling highlight her as a dedicated, insightful artist. Her dedication to her art was recognized when she won the New Time's Best Supporting Actress Award for her portrayal of The Girl in Dania Gurira's "Eclipsed" at the Women's Theatre Project.

Elvire trained in New York City with renowned acting teacher, Wynn Handman. She is the writer of the feature film FINDING and the short film THREE..

Her name is pronounced /ehl-veer/.