Biographie
Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Sarodj Bertin (daughter of Jean Bertin and Mireille Durocher Bertin) is fluent in four languages. She is an actress, model, human rights activist, philanthropist, attorney, entrepreneur, and goodwill ambassador. In 2010, she was crowned the first Miss Universe Haiti after a 22-year hiatus, and in 2012, she earned the title of "Reina Hispanoamericana." Bertin has dedicated her time and influence to supporting philanthropic organizations such as the International Alliance for Haiti's Recovery (AIRH), "Manitas en las Calles," and "Catwalk for Charity," among others. Her humanitarian efforts earned her a Special Prize at the African Oscars (NAFCA) in 2013 and a Humanitarian Award at the Motion Picture Association of Haiti (MPAH) Awards the same year. Additionally, she was named "Woman of the Year, 2010" by the Latin Awards in New York City. In 2011, she established her foundation, "Sarodj For a Purpose," which focuses on working with orphans and supporting their education in Haiti. In 2010, Bertin made her film debut in "The Voodoo List," directed by Angelo Rizzo and starring Juan Fernandez and Manny Perez. She has also starred in films such as "Everybody Cheats," directed by Richard Widmack and co-starring Benz Antoine; "One Night in Vegas," directed by Koby Maxwell alongside Jimmy Jean Louis; as well as "Sharktopus II," a SyFy Channel movie, and "The Heart Breaker's Revenge," directed by Dalyboy Belgason.
