Elsa Houben

Elsa Houben (born April 29, 2003) is a Belgian actress. She was nominated Most Promising Actress at the 12th Magritte Awards for her role in Dark Heart of the Forest.

Early life Elsa Houben was born on April 29, 2003, in Huy, near Liège, Belgium. She attended the Atheneum Royal in her hometown.

In 2019, she decided to pursue distance learning and practices dance, particularly classical and hip-hop.

Career In 2017, she made her first appearance in the Antony Cordier's Gaspard at the Wedding alongside Félix Moati, and Marina Foïs. In 2019, she became famous after portraying Victoire Brimont in the television series Clem.

In 2022, she appeared in the film Dark Heart of the Forest by Serge Mirzabekiantz. Her performance was earned her a nomination for Most Promising Actress at the 2023 Magritte Awards.

In 2025, she starred in Jean-Luc Dardenne's drama film Young Mothers which premiered in competition at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.

Filmography

Film Year Title Role Notes 2017 Gaspard at the Wedding Coline Barrage Agathe2019 Mad Mom Manon Love at Second Sight Intellectual student 2020 How to Make Out Jen 2021 Dark Heart of the Forest Camille Lead role 2025 Young Mothers Julie Lead role

Television Year Title Role Notes 2014 The White Queen Katherine Woodville 2 episode 2016 Public Enemy Noémie Vanhassche 2 episode 2017 Transferts Dana Woyzeck 1 episode 2019 UFOs Margaux 1 episode 2021–present Clem Victoire Brimont Lead role