Sofia Essaïdi facts for kids
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Sofia Essaïdi
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Essaïdi in January 2012 at the NRJ Music Awards ceremony
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| Background information | |
| Native name |
صوفيا السعيدي
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| Born | 6 August 1984 Casablanca, Morocco |
| Origin | Moroccan-French |
| Genres | French pop R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actress |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Labels | Mercury Universal Music |
| Associated acts | Star Academy Kamel Ouali |
Sofia Essaïdi (Arabic: صوفيا السعيدي) is a talented singer and actress. She was born on August 6, 1984, in Casablanca, Morocco. Sofia has both Moroccan and French heritage, with a Moroccan father and a French mother.
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Her Journey to Fame
Sofia became well-known after joining a popular TV show called Star Academy France in 2003. This show was a singing competition where contestants lived together and trained to become performers. Sofia did very well, reaching the semi-finals of the third season. She finished second in the competition.
After Star Academy, Sofia went on a tour with other contestants from March to August 2004. They performed in many places, including Morocco and Papeete, Tahiti.
Music Albums and Musicals
In 2005, Sofia released her first album, which was called Mon cabaret.
Later, she starred in a big musical show titled Cléopâtre, la dernière reine d'Égypte [fr]. This musical was about the famous Egyptian queen, Cleopatra. It was choreographed by Kamel Ouali, a well-known dancer and choreographer. The show first opened in Paris in January 2009.
Her Music
Sofia has released several songs and albums throughout her career. Her first album, Mon cabaret, came out in 2005. She also released a soundtrack album for the musical Cléopâtre, la dernière reine d'Égypte in 2008.
Popular Songs
Some of her popular songs include "Roxanne" (from 2004) and "Femme d'aujourd'hui" (from the Cléopâtre musical in 2008). She has also sung with other artists on various projects.
Awards and Recognition
Sofia Essaïdi has won several awards for her work in music and acting.
- In 2009, she won the Francophone Group/Duo of the Year at the NRJ Music Awards as part of the cast of the Cléopâtre musical.
- In 2010, she won the Francophone Female Artist of the Year at the NRJ Music Awards.
- Also in 2010, she was named Best Actress at the Les jeunes talents de l'année (Young Talents of the Year) awards for her acting skills.
Acting Roles
Besides singing, Sofia is also a talented actress. She has appeared in several films and television series.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Director | Notes |
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| 2005 | Iznogoud | Belbeth | Patrick Braoudé | |
| 2012 | La clinique de l'amour! | Jennifer Gomez | Artus de Penguern & Gábor Rassov | |
| 2014 | Mea Culpa | Myriam | Fred Cavayé | |
| 2015 | Up & Down | Leïla | Ernesto Oña | TV movie |
| 2022 | Nostalgia | Arlette | Mario Martone |
Television Series
| Year | Title | Role | Director | Notes |
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| 2009–2012 | Aïcha | Aïcha | Yamina Benguigui | TV series (4 episodes) |
| 2017 | Murders in Auvergne | Aurélie Lefaivre | Thierry Binisti | TV movie |
| 2018 | Insoupçonnable | Leila Baktiar | Christophe Lamotte & Frédéric Garson | TV series (9 episodes) |
| 2019 | Kepler(s) | Alice Hadad | Frédéric Schoendoerffer | TV series (6 episodes) |
| 2020 | La Promesse | Sarah Castaing | Anne Landois | TV series (6 episodes) |
| 2022 | Women at War | Caroline DeWitt | Alexandre Laurent | TV mini-series (8 episodes) |
Theatre Performances
Sofia has also performed on stage in musicals.
| Year | Title | Role | Location | Notes |
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| 2009–2010 | Cléopâtre, la dernière reine d'Égypte | Cleopatra | Palais des Sports | National / Belgium / Switzerland Tour |
| 2018–2019 | Chicago | Velma Kelly | Théâtre Mogador | First French-language production |
See also
In Spanish: Sofia Essaïdi para niños
