PRODUCTION BELAYITI
Presents
Ayiti Bèl Nanm
The Pulse of the Pearl: A Vibrant Celebration of Haitian Culture.
On August 15, 2026, the world-renowned Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts will host an extraordinary cultural experience as AYITI BÈL NANM takes center stage at the magnificent Ziff Ballet Opera House.
Blending theatre, live music, dance, and visual storytelling, AYITI BÈL NANM is a breathtaking multidisciplinary production inspired by the rich artistic traditions, history, and resilience of Haiti. Created by celebrated artists and cultural visionaries—including legendary Haitian performer Carole Demesmin—this immersive performance invites audiences of all backgrounds on an emotional and unforgettable journey.
More than a show, AYITI BÈL NANM is a tribute to the universal power of identity, perseverance, creativity, and human connection. Through captivating choreography, powerful rhythms, vibrant imagery, and moving performances, the production celebrates the beauty of cultural heritage while inspiring reflection, unity, and hope.
Audiences will experience an evening filled with energy, emotion, and artistic excellence as internationally acclaimed performers transform the stage into a living celebration of music, storytelling, and cultural expression.
Whether you are discovering Haitian culture for the first time or reconnecting with familiar roots, AYITI BÈL NANM promises an experience that is deeply moving, visually stunning, and universally inspiring.
A Visual Journey Through AYITI BÈL NANM Visual Portfolio
The Staging Team
Florence Jean-Louis Dupuy
Florence Jean Louis Dupuy, born in Port-au-Prince, holds a degree in diplomacy and social sciences (UEH) and a Master’s Degree in Education (Université de Montréal)
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A teacher at all levels, she also pursued an acting career at the age of 16, then collaborated with major figures in Haitian theatre.Founder of L’Atelier Théâtre Éclosion, she trains a generation of actors and has directed many successful productions in Haiti and internationally. An author and director, she distinguished herself with works such as Mariela, La Passion de Toussaint or daring adaptations, before innovating with the Standup Ladies, paving the way for female humor in Haiti. She also explores variety shows and musicals (Nos Plus belles années, Eritaj in 2023 in Miami).
A former TV host, she now sits on the board of a school she founded and devotes herself to writing and directing.
Paula Clermont Péan
Paula Clermont Péan is a writer, storyteller, and author of three collections of short stories. Trained in theatre science and technology, she is also an actress and director. Founder of the
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Pyepoudre Cultural Center , which she directed for 30 years, she recently directed Xavier Orville’s Traversée ” (2023). She is one of three Haitian women nominated for the 2005 Nobel Peace Prize as part of the “1000 Women for Peace” project.
Linda Isabelle François Obas
Linda Isabelle François Obas is a Haitian artist, choreographer, performer, and socio-cultural activist. Having trained since 1991 at Artcho/Ayikodans under leading figures in the field,
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she has mastered a wide range of styles (Haitian, Afro-Cuban, contemporary, modern, and others). She has performed internationally (Europe, the United States, the Caribbean, Japan, and Africa), and her work Kenbe Alada was presented at the Locarno Film Festival in 2024. As artistic director of Xpression Ayiti, she promotes Haitian culture through a contemporary approach. She has also launched a cultural center project and developed Thera-LakAy, a method combining dance and spirituality for therapeutic purposes.
Florence Jean-Louis Dupuy
Florence Jean Louis Dupuy, born in Port-au-Prince, holds a degree in diplomacy and social sciences (UEH) and a Master’s Degree in Education (Université de Montréal). A teacher at all levels, she also pursued an acting career at the age of 16, then collaborated with major figures in Haitian theatre.Founder of L’Atelier Théâtre Éclosion, she trains a generation of actors and has directed many successful productions in Haiti and internationally. An author and director, she distinguished herself with works such as Mariela, La Passion de Toussaint or daring adaptations, before innovating with the Standup Ladies, paving the way for female humor in Haiti. She also explores variety shows and musicals (Nos Plus belles années, Eritaj in 2023 in Miami).
A former TV host, she now sits on the board of a school she founded and devotes herself to writing and directing.
Paula Clermont Péan
Paula Clermont Péan is a writer, storyteller, and author of three collections of short stories. Trained in theatre science and technology, she is also an actress and director. Founder of the
Pyepoudre Cultural Center , which she directed for 30 years, she recently directed Xavier Orville’s Traversée ” (2023). She is one of three Haitian women nominated for the 2005 Nobel Peace Prize as part of the “1000 Women for Peace” project.
Linda Isabelle François Obas
Linda Isabelle François Obas is a Haitian artist, choreographer, performer, and socio-cultural activist. Having trained since 1991 at Artcho/Ayikodans under leading figures in the field, she has mastered a wide range of styles (Haitian, Afro-Cuban, contemporary, modern, and others). She has performed internationally (Europe, the United States, the Caribbean, Japan, and Africa), and her work Kenbe Alada was presented at the Locarno Film Festival in 2024. As artistic director of Xpression Ayiti, she promotes Haitian culture through a contemporary approach. She has also launched a cultural center project and developed Thera-LakAy, a method combining dance and spirituality for therapeutic purposes.
THE ARTISTS OF AYITI BEL NANM
Carole Demesmin
Carole Demesmin Arty is a Haitian multidisciplinary artist: professional singer, actress, writer and painter.
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For several years, she has been exploring the arts as a space of memory, expression and healing, carrying a sensitivity deeply rooted in the history and spirituality of her people. Mambo Kalala in the Vodou tradition, she is dedicated to the transmission of ancestral knowledge and to the accompaniment of a generation in search of identity and landmarks. Driven by this mission of cultural continuity, she founded Bel Ayiti Corp, an organization dedicated to the promotion and preservation of Haitian heritage. Through the stage production Ayiti Bèl Nanm, Carole creates a bridge between past and future, bringing together art, memory, and community in a living celebration of Haiti’s richness and resilience.
Elizabeth Guérin
Elizabeth Guérin is a renowned media personality whose career began at the age of 8, guided by her award-winning journalist
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mother. Her academic background in communication is extensive and spans multiple areas of the field. At 15, she starred in the popular Haitian radio series “Woy, Les Voilà!” and went on to host several social and educational radio programs. She later produced and hosted the first Haitian television talk show with a live audience on Télémax Haiti After a successful career in Haiti, Elizabeth Guérin relocated to South Florida, where she owns the marketing company Imaginart Media Productions and is also the co-owner of the well-known television station Island TV.
Since 2011, Elizabeth, has been producing and hosting What’s Up Caribbean, the first Haitian TV magazine ever launched on NBC’s network. To this day, the show continues to air on NBC Miami Cozi
Jimmy Jean Louis
Jimmy Jean-Louis is a Haitian-born actor, producer, and humanitarian whose career bridges continents and cultures.
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Raised in the slums of Pétion-Ville, he rose to international acclaim with performances in Heroes, Tears of the Sun, Toussaint Louverture, Citation, The Goat Life (Netflix), and The Fire and the Moth (Amazon Prime).He has received multiple international honors, including Best Actor at the Pan African Film Festival and the Africa Movie Academy Awards. Fluent in five languages, he has worked across Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
A passionate advocate for Haiti, he founded Hollywood Unites for Haiti, testified before U.S. Congress after the 2010 earthquake, and was appointed Ambassador-at-Large to Haiti in 2014.
In 2024, he published his memoir: Héros: L’enfant d’Haïti – Des bidonvilles de Port-au-Prince aux étoiles d’Hollywood
Katile Fuertes
Katilé Fuertes holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a Specialization in Theatre Performance which she obtained with distinction at Concordia University.
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She has been seen on the Port-au-prince stage in roles such as Ti-Sainte Anise from Maurice Sixto, and Marie-Louise Coidavid from La tragédie du Roi Christophe both staged by Régine Mont-Rosier Trouillot; Mademoiselle Mathieu from les choristes staged by Florence Jean-Louis Dupuy.
In Montreal she’s been seen in the roles of Hedda Gabbler, a Lady from the sea from the playwright Henrick Ibsen staged by Diana Fajrajsl. Recently, she incarnated Helen of Troy from a play by Yannis Ritsos staged by Cristina Iovita.
Erol Josué
Beatrice Kebreau
Classically trained in both piano and dance from a very young age, Beatrice built a strong artistic foundation that continues to shape her vocal and stage artistry today.
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She notably performed Johann Sebastian Bach’s Concerto in C minor with the Philharmonic Orchestra of Sainte-Trinité in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, under the guidance of her longtime piano teacher, Micheline Dalencour, marking an early milestone in her classical development.
Inspired by her father, singer and classical guitarist Antonio “Roro” Kébreau, she began singing at the age of 8 and was later discovered by Raoul Denis Jr., launching her professional career. She is featured on the album Korekteman with the songs “Feeling Ap Monte” and “Sad Angel,” and later recorded “Et Si Enfin” on Mizik Mizik’s album De Gè.
Danielle Thermidor
Danielle Thermidor was born in Cap-Haitien, Haiti. She is the 4th child of nine. She started singing at a very young age. Her mother used to take her to the sea early in the morning to exercise her voice.
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She was about 14 years old when she first performed at College Notre Dame.
At the age of 24, she went to Port au Prince, where she made her first album called “Annie.” After the publication of her first album, she went back to her hometown and performed at the “Salle Paroissiale,” one of the oldest and well-known theaters in Cap-Haitien. While at Port au Prince, she participated in numerous shows, including the international spectacular “La Maya.” There she shared the stage with other well-known artists like Ansy Derose.
After her second album, “Danielle Thermidor Chante l’Amour,” she performed multiple times at Rex Theatre, Kilimanjaro, in Europe.
Riva Nyri Precil
Riva Nyri Précil is a Brooklyn-based Haitian multi-disciplinary artist. With a degree in Music Therapy from Loyola University in New Orleans,
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she has built a dynamic career as an author, visual artist, jeweler, musician, and dancer. Her work honors and modernizes Haitian traditions through projects like Altar Art and Wearable Altar. Renowned for blending Haitian music with African roots, R&B, Soul, and Jazz, she directs Tout Se Pa, providing global dance education. Riva focuses on elevating Caribbean culture, promoting wellness, and facilitating healing through music and dance therapy, utilizing traditional Haitian music to foster self-connection.
Carole Demesmin
Carole Demesmin Arty is a Haitian multidisciplinary artist: professional singer, actress, writer and painter. For several years, she has been exploring the arts as a space of memory, expression and healing, carrying a sensitivity deeply rooted in the history and spirituality of her people. Mambo Kalala in the Vodou tradition, she is dedicated to the transmission of ancestral knowledge and to the accompaniment of a generation in search of identity and landmarks. Driven by this mission of cultural continuity, she founded Bel Ayiti Corp, an organization dedicated to the promotion and preservation of Haitian heritage. Through the stage production Ayiti Bèl Nanm, Carole creates a bridge between past and future, bringing together art, memory, and community in a living celebration of Haiti’s richness and resilience.
Elizabeth Guérin
Elizabeth Guérin is a renowned media personality whose career began at the age of 8, guided by her award-winning journalist mother. Her academic background in communication is extensive and spans multiple areas of the field. At 15, she starred in the popular Haitian radio series “Woy, Les Voilà!” and went on to host several social and educational radio programs. She later produced and hosted the first Haitian television talk show with a live audience on Télémax Haiti. After a successful career in Haiti, Elizabeth Guérin relocated to South Florida, where she owns the marketing company Imaginart Media Productions and is also the co-owner of the well-known television station Island TV.Since 2011, Elizabeth, has been producing and hosting What’s Up Caribbean, the first Haitian TV magazine ever launched on NBC’s network. To this day, the show continues to air on NBC Miami Cozi
Jimmy Jean Louis
Jimmy Jean-Louis is a Haitian-born actor, producer, and humanitarian whose career bridges continents and cultures. Raised in the slums of Pétion-Ville, he rose to international acclaim with performances in Heroes, Tears of the Sun, Toussaint Louverture, Citation, The Goat Life (Netflix), and The Fire and the Moth (Amazon Prime). He has received multiple international honors, including Best Actor at the Pan African Film Festival and the Africa Movie Academy Awards. Fluent in five languages, he has worked across Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas. A passionate advocate for Haiti, he founded Hollywood Unites for Haiti, testified before U.S. Congress after the 2010 earthquake, and was appointed Ambassador-at-Large to Haiti in 2014. In 2024, he published his memoir: Héros: L’enfant d’Haïti – Des bidonvilles de Port-au-Prince aux étoiles d’Hollywood
Katile Fuertes
Katilé Fuertes holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a Specialization in Theatre Performance which she obtained with distinction at Concordia University. She has been seen on the Port-au-prince stage in roles such as Ti-Sainte Anise from Maurice Sixto, and Marie-Louise Coidavid from La tragédie du Roi Christophe both staged by Régine Mont-Rosier Trouillot; Mademoiselle Mathieu from les choristes staged by Florence Jean-Louis Dupuy. In Montreal she’s been seen in the roles of Hedda Gabbler, a Lady from the sea from the playwright Henrick Ibsen staged by Diana Fajrajsl. Recently, she incarnated Helen of Troy from a play by Yannis Ritsos staged by Cristina Iovita.
Erol Josué
Beatrice Kebreau
Classically trained in both piano and dance from a very young age, Beatrice built a strong artistic foundation that continues to shape her vocal and stage artistry today. She notably performed Johann Sebastian Bach’s Concerto in C minor with the Philharmonic Orchestra of Sainte-Trinité in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, under the guidance of her longtime piano teacher, Micheline Dalencour, marking an early milestone in her classical development.
Inspired by her father, singer and classical guitarist Antonio “Roro” Kébreau, she began singing at the age of 8 and was later discovered by Raoul Denis Jr., launching her professional career. She is featured on the album Korekteman with the songs “Feeling Ap Monte” and “Sad Angel,” and later recorded “Et Si Enfin” on Mizik Mizik’s album De Gè.
Danielle Thermidor
Danielle Thermidor was born in Cap-Haitien, Haiti. She is the 4th child of nine. She started singing at a very young age. Her mother used to take her to the sea early in the morning to exercise her voice. She was about 14 years old when she first performed at College Notre Dame.At the age of 24, she went to Port au Prince, where she made her first album called “Annie.” After the publication of her first album, she went back to her hometown and performed at the “Salle Paroissiale,” one of the oldest and well-known theaters in Cap-Haitien. While at Port au Prince, she participated in numerous shows, including the international spectacular “La Maya.” There she shared the stage with other well-known artists like Ansy Derose.
Riva Nyri Precil
Riva Nyri Précil is a Brooklyn-based Haitian multi-disciplinary artist. With a degree in Music Therapy from Loyola University in New Orleans, she has built a dynamic career as an author, visual artist, jeweler, musician, and dancer. Her work honors and modernizes Haitian traditions through projects like Altar Art and Wearable Altar. Renowned for blending Haitian music with African roots, R&B, Soul, and Jazz, she directs Tout Se Pa, providing global dance education. Riva focuses on elevating Caribbean culture, promoting wellness, and facilitating healing through music and dance therapy, utilizing traditional Haitian music to foster self-connection.
Our Planning Team
Yves BLOT
Carole Demesmin Arty is a Haitian multidisciplinary artist: professional singer, actress, writer and painter. For several years, she has been exploring the arts as a space of memory,
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expression and healing, carrying a sensitivity deeply rooted in the history and spirituality of her people. Mambo Kalala in the Vodou tradition, she is dedicated to the transmission of ancestral knowledge and to the accompaniment of a generation in search of identity and landmarks. Driven by this mission of cultural continuity, she founded Bel Ayiti Corp, an organization dedicated to the promotion and preservation of Haitian heritage. Through the stage production Ayiti Bèl Nanm, Carole creates a bridge between past and future, bringing together art, memory, and community in a living celebration of Haiti’s richness and resilience.
Tanisha PLUVIOSE-ADÉ
Tanisha Pluviose-Adé is an educator, media professional, and passionate advocate for Haitian culture, with over thirty years of teaching experience and more than twenty-five years of experience hosting cultural programs.
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Born and educated in Haiti at the Sacré-Cœur de Turgeau School and the Collège Canado-Haïtien, she later immigrated to South Florida, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in communications and public relations, as well as graduate diplomas in elementary education and early childhood development. Affiliated with Radio Haiti International and Quinny’s Media Network , she uses media and education to promote Haitian art and culture. Inspired by her mother, a renowned poet and educator, Tanisha continues to share her cultural heritage through teaching, cultural programming, and community engagement.
Yves BLOT
Anthropologist with extensive academic and institutional experience in Haiti and internationally. Holds a doctorate in human and social sciences (anthropology, 2023),
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a master’s degree in anthropology from the University of Montreal (1988) and a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and social sciences from Mexico (1983). A professor at the State University of Haiti since 1989, he has held important leadership positions there, including Director General of the National Bureau of Ethnology, Vice-Dean of Research and then Dean of the Faculty of Ethnology, and Director of the Department of Anthropo-Sociology. He also worked at the Haitian Ministry of Culture and Communication.
Marie-Flore LINDOR LATORTUE
Born and raised in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Marie Flore Lindor Latortue, better known as “Dr. Flore,” wears many hats: a professor for over 30 years, she is the author of Gade Tèt Ou,
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a philosophical work that emphasizes the importance of self-care and self-reflection. For Flore, our inner strength should be shared, and she humbly does so through Ayiti Bel Nam 2026.
Evens CHARLES
Evens Charles, a Haitian born in Delmas in 1986, has had a remarkable journey. After his studies in Haiti, he pursued higher education in the United States, where he earned a degree in computer engineering. His story is an example of resilience and determination.
Quincy AUGUSTE
Quinncy Auguste is the CEO of Quinncy Media Network and a leading paralegal services company based in Plantation, Florida.
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where she became a prominent figure in radio at Radio Haiti America International , hosting two shows and collaborating with RHAI and Kajou TV .
Her entrepreneurial spirit led her to found Quinncy Media Network , offering paralegal, real estate, and interpretation services. Quinncy pursued graduate studies in communications, paralegal studies, and social work. With over 20 years of community involvement, she is recognized for her dedication to broadcasting and empowering individuals.
Laurie BEAUVOIR GIRAULT
Laurie Beauvoir Girault is a financial specialist, entrepreneur, and community leader based in the United States. Originally from Port-au-Prince, Haiti,
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she brings a global perspective shaped by a diverse professional background in Haiti and internationally, including experience as a communications and event specialist, insurance agent, interpreter, and professional voice actress.
As the founder of Lucem Financial , she is passionate about financial education and community empowerment. Through her work, she is committed to strengthening the Haitian-American community by promoting education, leadership, and economic opportunities.
Luze PIERRE
Luze Pierre oversees administrative operations, regulatory compliance and strategic partnerships for the production, including sponsorship acquisition, grant coordination and formal stakeholder engagement.
Carole Demesmin
Carole Demesmin Arty is a Haitian multidisciplinary artist: professional singer, actress, writer and painter. For several years, she has been exploring the arts as a space of memory, expression and healing, carrying a sensitivity deeply rooted in the history and spirituality of her people. Mambo Kalala in the Vodou tradition, she is dedicated to the transmission of ancestral knowledge and to the accompaniment of a generation in search of identity and landmarks. Driven by this mission of cultural continuity, she founded Bel Ayiti Corp, an organization dedicated to the promotion and preservation of Haitian heritage. Through the stage production Ayiti Bèl Nanm, Carole creates a bridge between past and future, bringing together art, memory, and community in a living celebration of Haiti’s richness and resilience.
Tanisha PLUVIOSE-ADÉ
Tanisha Pluviose-Adé is an educator, media professional, and passionate advocate for Haitian culture, with over thirty years of teaching experience and more than twenty-five years of experience hosting cultural programs. Born and educated in Haiti at the Sacré-Cœur de Turgeau School and the Collège Canado-Haïtien, she later immigrated to South Florida, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in communications and public relations, as well as graduate diplomas in elementary education and early childhood development. Affiliated with Radio Haiti International and Quinny’s Media Network , she uses media and education to promote Haitian art and culture. Inspired by her mother, a renowned poet and educator, Tanisha continues to share her cultural heritage through teaching, cultural programming, and community engagement.
Yves BLOT
Anthropologist with extensive academic and institutional experience in Haiti and internationally. Holds a doctorate in human and social sciences (anthropology, 2023), a master’s degree in anthropology from the University of Montreal (1988) and a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and social sciences from Mexico (1983). A professor at the State University of Haiti since 1989, he has held important leadership positions there, including Director General of the National Bureau of Ethnology, Vice-Dean of Research and then Dean of the Faculty of Ethnology, and Director of the Department of Anthropo-Sociology. He also worked at the Haitian Ministry of Culture and Communication.
Marie-Flore LINDOR LATORTUE
Born and raised in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Marie Flore Lindor Latortue, better known as “Dr. Flore,” wears many hats: a professor for over 30 years, she is the author of Gade Tèt Ou a philosophical work that emphasizes the importance of self-care and self-reflection. For Flore, our inner strength should be shared, and she humbly does so through Ayiti Bel Nam 2026.
Evens CHARLES
Evens Charles, a Haitian born in Delmas in 1986, has had a remarkable journey. After his studies in Haiti, he pursued higher education in the United States, where he earned a degree in computer engineering. His story is an example of resilience and determination.
Quincy AUGUSTE
Quinncy Auguste is the CEO of Quinncy Media Network and a leading paralegal services company based in Plantation, Florida. Born in Haiti, she trained in economics before immigrating to Florida, where she became a prominent figure in radio at Radio Haiti America International , hosting two shows and collaborating with RHAI and Kajou TV .Her entrepreneurial spirit led her to found Quinncy Media Network , offering paralegal, real estate, and interpretation services. Quinncy pursued graduate studies in communications, paralegal studies, and social work. With over 20 years of community involvement, she is recognized for her dedication to broadcasting and empowering individuals.
Laurie BEAUVOIR GIRAULT
Laurie Beauvoir Girault is a financial specialist, entrepreneur, and community leader based in the United States. Originally from Port-au-Prince, Haiti she brings a global perspective shaped by a diverse professional background in Haiti and internationally, including experience as a communications and event specialist, insurance agent, interpreter, and professional voice actress.As the founder of Lucem Financial , she is passionate about financial education and community empowerment. Through her work, she is committed to strengthening the Haitian-American community by promoting education, leadership, and economic opportunities.
Luze PIERRE
Luze Pierre oversees administrative operations, regulatory compliance and strategic partnerships for the production, including sponsorship acquisition, grant coordination and formal stakeholder engagement.