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Melanie Thierry Biography

Birth Name:Mélanie Thierry

Birth Place:Saint Germain-en-Laye, France

Profession Actress, Director, Writer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Best known for performing the character of Louise de Kérouaille in the historical television series “Charles II: The Power and The Passion” in 2003
  • Won a César Award in 2010 for most promising actress
  • Was named best young actress at the 2006 Luchon International Film Festival
  • She lives with French singer Raphaël Haroche since 2002 and they have two sons, the first born in 2008 and the second born in 2013
  • Started her career as a child and teen model in France
  • She performed the character of Aurora in the movie “Babylon A․D․” in 2008
  • First became renowned in France as a leading lady, but gained traction with international audiences with a major part in "Babylon A․D․"
  • Played siren-like waifs in many of her early films
  • When she was a teenager, she was hired by the Karin agency to pose for the famous company Hermès and was photographed by Chico Bialas

Awards

  • 2010César-Most Promising Actress (Meilleur espoir féminin): winner
  • 2017César-Best Supporting Actress (Meilleure actrice dans un second rôle): nominated
  • 2018César-Best Supporting Actress (Meilleure actrice dans un second rôle): nominated
  • 2019César-Best Actress (Meilleure actrice): nominated
  • 2019Globe de Cristal-Best Actress (Meilleure actrice): nominated
  • 2019Lumiere Award-Best Actress (Meilleure actrice): nominated
  • 2021Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2021Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated