Belle Guillory
Actress | Writer | Producer
Cricket in Bitch Ass (2022) a SWSX Film Festival Audience Award Winner. Currently streaming on Parmount+, Showtime+ & BET+
Broadway World Award nominee for Best Supporting Performer for her performance in the play, Valley Song
36th Annual Robby Award Nominee for Best Actress in a Drama for her performance in the play, Valley Song
2021 Stowe Story Labs Programs and Fellowships Quarterfinalist for her pilot, God Be With Us
Founder of Guillory Entertainment
News
BOLD JOURNEY
Meet Belle Guillory
November 3, 2023
Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Belle Guillory. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Belle, we’re thrilled to have you sharing your thoughts and lessons with our community. So, for folks who are at a stage in their life or career where they are trying to be more resilient, can you share where you get your resilience from?
In my life, one thing I learned is that things don’t always come easy but with resilience you can come out on top. As a child, I was raised by strong independent black women— my mother, grandmother and aunts. The challenges they faced to bring up their families never stopped their determination, attitude or spirit. No matter what challenges they faced, they always kept moving forward, adapted and did it through an optimistic point-of-view. They taught me no matter what you face, you can get through any obstacle with faith and hard work.
THE SHOW REPORT
REVIEW: “VALLEY SONG” — International City Theatre @ Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center
September 12, 2022
Being the stand-in for South African youth is a difficult task, but Ms. Guillory is a whirling dervish. She sings, stomps, smiles, and storms around the stage and clearly overshadows the other two characters. And her performance is perfectly pitched, with just enough bravura and generosity to affirm the inevitable future without erasing the power of the past.
Ms. Guillory carefully centers her role not in the flash of Veronica’s dances but in those quieter, more passive moments.
Belle Guillory as Veronica is the role in which this talented actress comes fully into her own. She commands the stage with a completely seductive blend of fearlessness and self-deprecating humor.
PRESS-TELEGRAM
Showbuzz: Two plays present different levels of love
September 7, 2022
Guillory as his granddaughter Veronica is effervescent. Her beautiful singing voice giving birth to the characters’ extemporaneous songs only convinces one of the truth of this so-often-repeated scenario. It is the basis of most Disney movies, yet here there are no clichés, just a clear picture of these characters’ spirits.
LA THEATRIX
International City Theatre’s ‘Valley Song’ soars beyond its humble setting
August 31, 2022
Belle Guillory as the young Veronica is perfectly cast, vanishing into her exuberant character. Her strong yet sweet singing voice captures Veronica’s personality to a T as she negotiates her love for her grandfather with her own burgeoning calling. Guillory’s girlish vocal, facial and physical expressions are delightful in this role, complete with an authentic seeming South African accent.
DEADLINE
‘Bitch Ass’ SXSW Clip: ‘Candyman’ Star Tony Todd Heralds Hollywood’s Next Generation Black Horror Stars
March 14, 2022
Todd and Posley spoke with Deadline about heralding a new era of Black horror stories with Bitch Ass.
Described as Think Don’t Breathe meets Squid Game—but Black, the film is an homage to 90s horror films like Tales From The Hood and People Under the Stairs.
The cast also includes Sheaun McKinney, Me’Lisa Sellers, Teon Kelly, A-f-r-o, Kelsey Caesar, and Belle Guillory.
KILLER HORROR CRITIC
SXSW 2022 Review
March 22, 2022
The name of the game with Bitch Ass is fun, which comes out through an enjoyable cast. Venturing into the old manor along with Q is his tough friend, Tuck (Kelsey Caesar), dumbass Moo (A-F-R-O) and wisecracking Cricket (Belle Guillory). I’m not going to lie and say there’s a whole lot of depth to the other three, but the chemistry between them all comes off as genuine and makes for some good laughs as they knock on each other, with Guillory as a standout. They’re all good pawns for Bitch Ass and his games.
About Me
Belle Guillory is a multi-faceted rose, originally hailing from Austin, Texas. Her journey in the entertainment industry began with a move to Los Angeles after securing a scholarship to study Acting for Film at the New York Film Academy in Burbank, CA. Since then, Belle has become a prominent figure in various projects, ranging from acclaimed short films to her standout role as Cricket in the horror feature "Bitch Ass," which earned the Audience Award at the 2022 SXSW film festival and is available for streaming on Paramount+, Showtime+, and BET+.
Beyond her prowess in acting, Belle is an all-encompassing artist, showcasing her talents in writing, singing, and dancing. Her leading debut as Veronica in the Broadway play "Valley Song" by renowned South African playwright Athol Fugard garnered widespread acclaim. This performance earned her a nomination for the Broadway World Award for Best Supporting Performer and a Robby Award for Best Dramatic Actress. Her presence extends to the commercial realm, where she has been featured in campaigns for brands like Marvel.
Not content with just being in front of the camera, Belle has taken on the role of a creator by launching her own production company, Guillory Entertainment. Here, she produces original content, contributing to the diverse landscape of storytelling.
Belle Guillory is undoubtedly a rising talent to watch, with a versatile skill set and a commitment to making a significant impact in the world of entertainment.
Contact
For inquires, please contact Tareena Woods -- tareena@kreativartists.com