Pascale Armand

Pascale Armand is a Haitian-American actress who has made a name for herself in both the theater and on television. She was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and later moved to Brooklyn, New York, where she grew up. Armand was drawn to the arts from a young age, and began studying ballet and modern dance at the age of five.

Armand's love of dance eventually led her to the theater, where she discovered a passion for acting. She attended the William Esper Studio in New York City, where she honed her craft and developed her skills as an actress.
Armand made her Broadway debut in 2009 in Lynn Nottage's Pulitzer Prize-winning play "Ruined." In the play, which is set in war-torn Congo, Armand played the role of Salima, a young woman who is forced to work as a prostitute in order to survive. Armand's performance was praised by critics, who called her "riveting" and "heartbreaking."
Since her debut in "Ruined," Armand has continued to work in the theater, appearing in a number of productions both on and off Broadway. In 2014, she appeared in the Broadway production of "Eclipsed," another play by Lynn Nottage. The play, which starred Lupita Nyong'o, was set during the Liberian Civil War and focused on a group of women who are held captive by a rebel commander. Armand played the role of Bessie, one of the women who is forced to become a soldier.
Armand's performance in "Eclipsed" was once again praised by critics, who called her "compelling" and "powerful." The play was also a commercial success, and was nominated for six Tony Awards, including Best Play.
In addition to her work on stage, Armand has also appeared on television. She has had recurring roles on a number of popular shows, including "The Blacklist," "Madam Secretary," and "Luke Cage." She has also appeared in a number of films, including "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" and "Patti Cake$."
Armand's most recent work has been on the stage. In 2019, she appeared in the Off-Broadway production of "Slave Play" by Jeremy O. Harris. The play, which explores race and sexuality in America, was a critical and commercial success, and was nominated for twelve Tony Awards, including Best Play. Armand played the role of Alana, a therapist who is trying to help a couple work through their sexual issues.