Omar Sangare, born on November 14, 1970 in Stalowa Wola, is a figure whose artistic and scientific career has gained international recognition. His life took him from Polish theaters and film sets to prestigious stages in the United States. Sangare, the son of a Malian father and a Polish mother, discovered his love for theater at an early age, performing in school plays and attending classes at the Municipal Cultural Center. It was there that he met Barbara Wrzesińska, who noticed his talent.
After graduating from the Theater Academy in Warsaw in 1993, where he studied under such masters as Tadeusz Łomnicki, Zbigniew Zapasiewicz and Andrzej Wajda, Sangare quickly began to gain recognition on the stages of Polish theaters. He played, among others, at the Dramatic Theater and the Studio Theater, and his roles in TV hits such as “Złotopolscy” and “Miodowe Lata” made him popular.
The decision to leave Poland
Despite his successes in Poland, Omar Sangare decided to go. In an interview with Gala magazine, he confessed that he missed the risk he found overseas. He wanted to try something new in his profession. He took his first steps in the USA thanks to an academic program that allowed him to take part in a music show in Manhattan. It was in New York that his career gained momentum. Sangare won the Best Actor award at the Independent Theater Festivalwhich confirmed his belief that America was a place where he could develop his career.
Life abroad
Omar Sangare openly admitted his sexual orientation and settled overseas. In 2014, he married his partner, with whom he raised his son, Maximilian. The actor often emphasizes how important family is to him and the opportunity to raise a child in an atmosphere of love and acceptance. Although his relationship with his partner has not stood the test of time, Sangare remains an active and involved father. Omar visits Poland with his son, making our country closer to him. Today he is in a relationship with a woman he met during the pandemic.
Artistic and scientific career
Omar Sangare but also a director, producer, lecturer and writer. He is a professor at the Department of Theater Arts at Williams College, one of the best universities in the United States, where he became the dean. His work was appreciated both in Poland and abroad. He is the author of several collections of poetry and short stories, as well as theater, television and film scripts. His monodramas have won numerous awards at international theater festivals, and he himself was honored by prestigious newspapers such as The New York Times.
Although he lives permanently in New York, Omar Sangare regularly visits Poland. He often emphasizes that despite his career abroad, his heart will always be connected with his homeland. He visits friends, familiar places and remembers the times spent in Poland with great sentiment. For his son, he wants Polish culture and traditions to be as close to American ones.
Source: Gazeta
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