Bérénice Bejo facts for kids
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Bérénice Bejo
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Bejo in 2016
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| Born | 7 July 1976 Buenos Aires, Argentina
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| Years active | 1993–present |
| Spouse(s) | Michel Hazanavicius |
| Children | 2 |
Bérénice Bejo is a talented actress. She was born on July 7, 1976. She is known for her roles in movies like A Knight's Tale (2001) and The Artist (2011). For The Artist, she was nominated for an Academy Award and won a César Award for Best Actress. She also won Best Actress at the Cannes Film Festival in 2013 for her role in The Past.
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About Bérénice Bejo
Early Life and Family
Bérénice Bejo was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Her father, Miguel Bejo, is a filmmaker. Her mother, Silvia, is a lawyer. When Bérénice was three years old, her family moved to France. They moved to escape a difficult time in Argentina. Her father helped her join a theater school called Les Enfants Terribles.
In 2006, Bérénice worked on the movie OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies. There, she met the director Michel Hazanavicius. They later got married. Bérénice and Michel have two children, a son named Lucien and a daughter named Gloria.
Bérénice Bejo's Acting Career
Starting in American Films
Bérénice Bejo made her first American movie in 2001. She played the character Christiana in A Knight's Tale. In this film, she acted alongside Heath Ledger. Christiana was a lady-in-waiting to another character named Jocelyn.
In 2002, Bérénice performed in plays across France. She worked with famous actors like Marie-France Pisier and Guillaume Depardieu.
Key Roles and Collaborations
In 2003, Bérénice starred as Olivia in the movie 24 Hours in the Life of a Woman. This film was directed by Laurent Bouhnik.
She also appeared in comedies like The Grand Role (2004) and dramas such as Cavalcade (2005). These films explored different themes, like the lives of actors and dealing with challenges.
A big step in her career was in 2006. She acted with Jean Dujardin in OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies. This movie was directed by Michel Hazanavicius. This was the first time this group of three worked together.
Success with The Artist
In 2011, Bérénice starred in the movie The Artist. This film was directed by her husband, Michel Hazanavicius. She played Peppy Miller, a movie star from the 1920s. Her acting in this film was highly praised.
For her role in The Artist, she won the César Award for Best Actress. She was also nominated for many other awards. These included the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress and the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Recent Work and Recognition
In 2012, Bérénice Bejo was chosen to host the opening and closing events of the 2012 Cannes Film Festival. She also lent her voice to the French version of the Disney/Pixar movie Brave. She voiced the main character, Mérida.
In June 2012, Bérénice was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. This is the group that gives out the Academy Awards. She also received the Prix Romy Schneider award that same month.
Bérénice Bejo's Filmography
Bérénice Bejo has acted in many films and TV shows. Here are some of her notable works:
- 1993: Pain perdu (Short film)
- 1996: Les sœurs Hamlet as Karine
- 1997: Julie Lescaut (TV series, 1 Episode)
- 2000: Most Promising Young Actress as Laetitia Rance (Nominated for a César Award)
- 2001: A Knight's Tale as Christiana
- 2002: 24 Hours in the Life of a Woman as Olivia
- 2006: OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies as Larmina El Akmar Betouche
- 2011: The Artist as Peppy Miller (Won César Award for Best Actress)
- 2012: Brave as Mérida's voice (French version)
- 2013: The Past as Marie Brisson (Won Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress)
- 2014: The Search as Carole
- 2016: After Love as Marie
- 2017: Redoubtable as Michèle Rosier
- 2018: The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir as Nelly Marnay
- 2022: Final Cut as Nadia
- 2024: Under Paris as Sophia (Netflix Original)
Theatre Performances
Bérénice Bejo has also performed on stage in plays.
- 1999: The Threepenny Opera by Bertolt Brecht
- 2016: Tout ce que vous voulez by Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre de La Patellière
See also
In Spanish: Bérénice Bejo para niños
