Valérie Lemercier facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Valérie Lemercier
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Lemercier in 2017
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| Born | 9 March 1964 Dieppe, France
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| Occupation | Actress, film director, screenwriter, singer |
| Years active | 1988–present |
Valérie Lemercier (born March 9, 1964) is a talented French actress, director, writer, and singer. She is known for her funny and often quirky roles in movies and on stage.
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Valérie Lemercier's Early Life and Career Beginnings
Valérie Lemercier grew up in France, where her parents were farmers. She loved performing from a young age and studied dance, music, and drama at the Rouen Conservatoire. This special school helped her develop her skills.
She started her acting career in 1988 with a TV show called Palace. Soon after, she began appearing in movies.
Becoming a Star: Awards and Directing
Valérie quickly became a well-known actress. She won two César Awards for her amazing supporting roles. These awards are like the French Oscars! She won for her parts in Les Visiteurs (1993) and Fauteuils d'orchestre (2007). She even hosted the César Awards ceremony twice, in 2006 and 2007.
Besides acting, Valérie Lemercier also became a successful director. This means she takes charge of making movies, guiding the actors and crew.
Valérie Lemercier's Music Journey
Valérie Lemercier is not just an actress and director; she's also a singer! In 1996, she released her first music album, called Valérie Lemercier chante. She has also recorded songs with other singers, showing her diverse talents.
Key Movies and Roles
Valérie Lemercier has acted in many films, playing a wide range of characters. Here are some of her notable roles:
- Les Visiteurs (1993): She played two characters, Frénégonde de Pouille and Béatrice de Montmirail, and won a César Award for her performance.
- Sabrina (1995): She appeared in this American movie.
- Palais royal! (2005): She not only starred in this film as Princesse Armelle but also directed and wrote it.
- Avenue Montaigne (2006): She won another César Award for her supporting role as Catherine Versen.
- Le Petit Nicolas (2009) and Nicholas on Holiday (2014): She played Nicolas's Mother in these popular family films.
- Aline (2021): In this film, she played the main character, Aline Dieu, who is inspired by a famous singer. Valérie also directed and wrote this movie, earning her another César Award for Best Actress.
Valérie Lemercier as a Director and Writer
Valérie Lemercier has directed and written several films, showing her creative vision behind the camera.
- Quadrille (1997)
- Le derrière (1999)
- Palais royal! (2005)
- The Ultimate Accessory (2013)
- Marie-Francine (2017)
- Aline (2021)
Theatre Performances
Valérie Lemercier has also performed in many theatre shows, often with her own one-woman acts.
- Valérie Lemercier au Splendid (1989)
- Valérie Lemercier au Théâtre de Paris (1995–1996)
- Folies Bergère (2000)
- Valérie Lemercier au Le Palace (Paris) (2008)
Music Albums and Songs
Here are some of Valérie Lemercier's music projects:
- Valérie Lemercier chante (1996) - Her first album.
- Comme beaucoup de messieurs (1996) - A song with The Divine Comedy (band).
- J'ai un mari (2006) - A song with Pascale Borel.
- Pourquoi tu t'en vas? (2007) - A song with Christophe Willem.
- Peter and the Wolf (Narrator) (2007) - She narrated this classic story.
- Le Coup de soleil (2007) - A song with Vincent Delerm.
See also
In Spanish: Valérie Lemercier para niños
