Amelie Mbaye

Biography

Amélie Mbaye is a bilingual Senegalese‑American actress, singer, MC, and voice‑over artist based in Los Angeles. Trained in France in foreign languages, aviation, and tourism, she began her career in broadcasting and as a flight attendant before launching into acting and hosting. With a multicultural background and fluency in Wolof, French, English, Spanish, and Portuguese, she brings depth and authenticity to her roles. Mbaye has appeared in Hollywood and African productions. In cinema, she starred as Mrs. Azuka in Tears of the Sun (2003), led the ensemble cast of the acclaimed road‑movie Borders (Frontières, 2017), and portrayed Bineta in Something About Her (2021). On television, her notable roles include Aline in Monia et Rama (2002), Azzara in Sakho & Mangane (2019), and Rama in Emprises (2022). In 2023, she featured as Liz Ebosa in Bigger Fish. As a seasoned presenter, soprano, and event MC, she’s hosted African‑focused TV shows and high‑profile cultural events in California. As a film coach and casting agent, she supports emerging talent across languages and cultures. Mbaye’s extensive career spans independent and international cinema, making her a respected and versatile presence in the global film community.