Cecile de France, a French-Belgian actress, was born July 17, 1975 in Namur, Belgium. At the age of fifteen, she began to attend the theater classes of Jean Frere, and two years later she moved to Paris and continued her studies in the acting profession. As a student, Cecil de France performed on the stage of theaters in Paris and Lyon. Life in the French capital proceeded quite comfortably for the girl, she rented an apartment in Montmartre, in the bohemian party area, and went to classes at the famous Rue Blanche school in Paris every morning.
Carier start
In 1997, Cecile made a film debut. She starred in a short film, but even that was enough for her to feel like a movie actress. This was followed by several more episodes in various films. The first full-length film, where Cecil de France played a prominent role, was Richard Berry 's film "The Art of Seduction" . In 2002, the actress starred in three full-length films at once: "I'm going to look," "Irene" and "Spanish Woman".
The film "Irene", in which Cecile played a self-confident, uncompromising lady, completely devoid of complexes, became a true hymn to feminism. The next year, the film "Spanish Dormitory" was released, which became the leader in box office. The picture was about young people who came to Spain from other countries for student exchange. Cecile de France played a pretty lesbian and received for her role "Cesar", the prize of the French Film Academy.
Image of the actress
By 2005, Cecile determined her own role, it was a type of romantic young lady with a good degree of frivolity. This image got tired of the actress pretty quickly, and she began acting in thrillers and action films, such as "High Voltage" directed by Alexander Azh. After showing the film in America, Cecile de France, films with whose participation has already become famous not only in France, was invited to the Hollywood superproject "For 80 Days Around the World" based on the novel of the same name by Jules Verne.
Hollywood
In Los Angeles, the actress did not stay, because she would have to respond to the courtship of Arnold Schwarzenegger, if she had stayed longer. This adultery with the governor of California was not part of Cecile's plans. The former "Terminator" showed persistence, which sometimes went beyond what was permitted. The actress tried to keep her distance, but in the end was forced to return to France.
In 2005, Cecile de France starred in the new version of the film "Spanish Dormitory" with the previous characters. In the Russian box office, the picture was called Beauty. The film did not have the success that accompanied the first option, but Cecile's personal contribution was so obvious that she won the Romy Schneider Memorial Prize . Her character, "a woman of non-traditional sexual orientation", was presented by the actress in a subtle interpretation, without the slightest hint of vulgarity. Then she became the co-host of the opening ceremony of the Cannes Film Festival.
Cecile de France: filmography
During her career, the actress starred in more than fifty films and several series. The following is a list of selected films with her participation.
- The Art of Seduction, (2001), Laura;
- "Night after night", (2001), confused;
- The Spanish Woman, (2002), Isabelle;
- "Irene", (2002), the role of Irene;
- "Bloody Harvest", (2003), Marie;
- “Trust”, (2004), Christelle Burrell;
- "Beauties", (2005), Isabella;
- Colonel, (2006), Halo Lieutenant;
- Weak Faith, (2006), Clara Brightman;
- Charmed by Dance, (2006), Blanche;
- Family Secret, (2008), Tanya Stirn;
- Guardians of the Order, (2010), Julia;
- “Otherworldly”, (2010), Maria;
- Inaudible Touch, (2011), Alice;
- Superstar, (2012), Fleur Arnault;
- Mobius, (2013), Alice;
- The Chinese Puzzle, (2013), Isabelle;
- "In equilibrium", (2015), Florence Kernel;
- Our Summer, (2015), Carol;
- "Life Span", (2016), Lucy.
Awards
For her work, the actress received many awards and prizes.
- 2002, the prize "Cesar" for the film "Spanish Woman".
- 2003, Berlin film festival, victory in the EFP category.
- 2003, award in the nomination "Best Actress" for the film "Bloody Harvest".
- 2006, "Cesar" for his role in the film "Beauty."
- 2007th, nomination for "Cesar" in the film "Places on the ground".
- 2008, was nominated for the Cesar Award in the category "Best Actress", the film "Family Secret".
- 2011, nomination "Best Actress" for the prize "Saturn", for the role of Marie in the film "Otherworldly".
A family
Cecile de France, whose personal life is not diverse, lives in a civil marriage with his longtime friend Guillaume Malandrin. In 2007, the couple had a son, who was named Lino. The family lives in a suburb of Paris, in their own cottage.