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Actor Abou Sangare Balances Film Career with Construction Work Amid Industry Rumors

artist · 2026-03-24

Abou Sangare, a former undocumented immigrant who won the male revelation award at the Césars in 2025, is currently working on a construction site while pursuing acting roles. He has addressed rumors suggesting he has been abandoned by the film industry, stating that he continues to attend auditions and rejects being portrayed as a victim. The actor, who also works as a mechanic, was interviewed at his construction job in March 2026.

Key facts

  • Abou Sangare received the male revelation award at the Césars in 2025
  • He is a former undocumented immigrant
  • Sangare works on a construction site and as a mechanic
  • He denies rumors of being abandoned by the film industry
  • The actor continues to attend casting auditions

Entities

Artists

  • Abou Sangare

Institutions

  • Césars

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