Oshim Ottawa (death announced June 25, 2026)[1] was a Canadian actor and musician from Manawan, Quebec.[2] He is most noted for his performance as Philippe Flamand in the 2023 film Atikamekw Suns (Soleils Atikamekw), for which he received a Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Lead Performance in a Drama Film at the 13th Canadian Screen Awards in 2025.[3]
As a musician he was associated with Red Rockerz, a band who blend indigenous and electronic music.[4]
References
- Un acteur adoré au Québec vient de nous quitter. Le Rose Pingoun. (in French) Retrieved June 25, 2026.
- Alexandre Vigneault, "Lumière sur une tragédie oubliée". La Presse, April 5, 2024.
- Samritha Arunasalam, "Here's who is nominated for the 2025 Canadian Screen Awards". CBC News, March 26, 2025.
- François Lévesque, " «Soleils Atikamekw»: afin de recommencer à vivre". Le Devoir, March 29, 2024.
External links
- Oshim Ottawa at IMDb