Babetida Sadjo

Babetida Sadjo (born 19 September 1983 in Bafatá, Guinea‑Bissau) is a Belgian actress whose multicultural upbringing and rigorous theatrical training have shaped a career marked by remarkable emotional depth and cultural resonance. Growing up in Guinea‑Bissau until the age of twelve, she relocated with her family to Hanoi, Vietnam, where she attended the Lycée français Alexandre Yersin; there she learned French and discovered a passion for theatre that set the foundation for her artistic journey. After moving to Herstal in Belgium, Sadjo completed her secondary education before honing her craft at the Antoine Vitez Center, and later at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels where she earned a Diplôme en Arts Dramatiques in 2007, launching her professional life on stage and screen. Her breakthrough came with the 2014 film Waste Land, in which she portrayed Aysha Tshimanga, a role that earned her the Best Supporting Actress award at the Ostend Film Festival and a nomination at the Magritte Awards, cementing her reputation within Belgian cinema. She continued to expand her range with roles in The Paradise Suite (2015) and the internationally acclaimed And Breathe Normally (2017), playing Adja, a young illegal immigrant whose story resonated across festivals and highlighted Sadjo’s ability to embody complex social characters. In addition to acting, she contributed to the industry as a jury member for the Liège International Crime Film Festival in 2018, demonstrating a commitment to nurturing cinematic art. Her most recent screen presence includes the 2020 Netflix series Into the Night, where her performance further introduced her talent to a global streaming audience, and a slate of 2023 projects such as Our Father, the Devil, Time Out, Amal, and the narration of Lumumba: The Return of a Hero, showcasing her versatility and continued relevance. Throughout her career, Sadjo has balanced independent film work with mainstream visibility, consistently delivering performances that are both poignant and authentic, making her a distinguished figure in contemporary European acting.