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- Jean Reno was born Juan Moreno y Herrera-Jiménez in Casablanca, Morocco, to Spanish parents (from Andalucía) who moved to North Africa to seek work. His father was a linotypist. Reno settled in France at 17. He began studying drama and has credits in French television and theater as well as films. His first two marriages both ended in divorce, and he had two children with each of them. He keeps homes in Paris and Los Angeles.
- Actress
- Soundtrack
Sofia Essaïdi was born on 6 August 1984 in Casablanca, Morocco. She is an actress, known for Aïcha (2008), Overdose (2022) and Mea culpa (2014).- Morjana Alaoui (born November 30, 1982) is a Moroccan-French actress. She appeared in Marock (2005) and Pascal Laugier's horror film Martyrs (2008).
Alaoui spent her early life in the Arfa neighborhood of Casablanca, Morocco, and studied at the Casablanca American School. At 18, Alaoui moved to Paris, France, where she studied at the American University of Paris. While attending the university, she met director Laila Marrakchi, who offered her a role in the film Marock (2005). Marock was critically acclaimed and provided Alaoui national fame. In 2007, she began filming Martyrs, for which she is also known. In 2016 Alaoui starred in psychological thriller Broken directed by Shaun Robert Smith - Actor
- Writer
- Producer
Gad was born in Morocco in April 1971. His father was a mime. He was a student at Georges Bizet school and Lycée Lyautey in Casablanca but didn't like school much. In 1988, Gad left Casablanca to go to Montreal. He stayed there for 4 years, during which he was a political science student for one year, worked on radio, wrote humorous stories and played them in night clubs.
In 1992, he came to Paris and took Le Cours Florent course where he has, among others, Isabelle Nanty as a teacher. He wrote a one-man show named 'Décalages' which told a lot about his experiences in Montreal and Paris in 1996. Three years later, he presented his second one-man show named 'La Vie Normale', again staged by Isabelle Nanty. Gad was revealed as a humorist but is also a great actor who starred in various French movies. Gad lived with French actress Anne Brochet and has a son, Noé. One of his best friends in business is Jamel Debbouze.- Zineb Triki was born in 1980 in Casablanca, Morocco. She is an actress, known for The Bureau (2015), Homeland (2011) and Vortex (2022).
- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Pedro Casablanc was born on 17 April 1963 in Casablanca, Morocco. He is an actor and director, known for Policías, en el corazón de la calle (2000), Sacrilegio (2023) and B (2015).- Monique Vermont was born on 17 April 1950 in Casablanca, Morocco. She is an actress, known for The Music Man (1962), Don't Call Me Charlie (1962) and Wagon Train (1957). She was previously married to Henry Frantz.
- Director
- Writer
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Laïla Marrakchi was born on 10 December 1975 in Casablanca, Morocco. She is a director and writer, known for Marock (2005), Rock the Casbah (2013) and Deux cents dirhams (2002). She is married to Alexandre Aja.- Mourad Zaoui was born on 23 April 1980 in Casablanca, Morocco. He is an actor, known for The Forgiven (2021), The Blacklist (2013) and The Night Manager (2016).
- Actor
- Director
- Additional Crew
Arié Elmaleh was born on 7 January 1975 in Casablanca, Morocco. He is an actor and director, known for L'école pour tous (2006), Molière (2007) and Persepolis (2007).- Producer
- Actor
Victor Drai was born on 25 July 1947 in Casablanca, French Protectorate in Morocco [now Morocco]. He is a producer and actor, known for Weekend at Bernie's II (1993), Weekend at Bernie's (1989) and The Man with One Red Shoe (1985). He has been married to Loryn Locklin since 1990. They have one child. He was previously married to Kelly LeBrock.- Producer
- Additional Crew
- Actor
In 1978, on graduating from the University of Paris, Samuel Hadida founded Metropolitan Filmexport through which he has distributed over 100 films in France and French-speaking territories including David Fincher's Se7en (1995), the number one box-office hit in France in 1996. In 1990, Hadida set up Davis Films to produce genuinely international projects such as Tony Scott's True Romance (1993), written by Quentin Tarantino (whose debut feature Reservoir Dogs he had distributed in France), and Roger Avary's Killing Zoe (1993).
Other films produced by Hadida include Sheldon Lettich's Only the Strong (1993), Christophe Gans' Crying Freeman (1995) and the co-directed H. P. Lovecraft's _Necronomicon (1994)_, Steve Barron's The Adventures of Pinocchio (1996), Matthew Bright's Freeway (1996), Gabriele Salvatores' Nirvana (1997) and Michael Haussman's _Rhinoceros Hunting in Budapest (1996)_. Hadida recently produced the epic fantasy blockbuster _Pacte des Loups, Le (2001)_ (Brotherhood of the Wolf), directed by Christophe Gans, a box-office hit in France, and Resident Evil (2002).- Actress
- Producer
- Script and Continuity Department
Made in Morocco, and shaped by unquenchable wanderlust, Nawal is a multi-hyphenate actress/producer/acting studio director/teacher/coach, etc. by day (and night, really) and a multi-charity group member/philanthropist/traveler at heart. She credits her formidable mother with her nurtured altruistic penchant, and her extraordinarily inspiring and diverse tribes with the unceasing opportunities to lock arms and make a positive impact.
Nawal left Casablanca after high school to spend a year in Paris, Madrid and Barcelona, then moved to San Diego to do her pre-medical studies at the University of California San Diego, where she double-majored in Animal Physiology/Neuroscience and French Literature. There, she got very involved with several non-profit medical organizations such as Medicine for Humanity and The Flying Samaritans and worked on the field as well as behind the scenes in fundraising. Because she is fluent in 5 languages, she also pursued a career in multimedia adapting software to foreign markets, and worked full time while in school.
During her last year at UCSD, she took a couple of acting classes as electives and caught the bug instantly. Even though socially conscious, she decided not to pursue a career in medicine but rather acting which has proved to be a stronger passion.- Noureddine Farihi was born on 18 May 1957 in Casablanca, Morocco. He was an actor, known for The Last Voyage of the Demeter (2023), Thuis (1995) and Thuis extra (2004). He died on 19 October 2022 in Belgium.
- Bob Zagury was born on 6 August 1930 in Casablanca, Morocco. He is a producer, known for Two Weeks in September (1967), M comme Mathieu (1971) and Trop petit mon ami (1970).
- Additional Crew
- Actor
- Special Effects
Stef Nico is a French American actor known for Grey's Anatomy, New Girl and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. Stef has doubled some of the biggest names in Hollywood and is also an accomplished award winning dancer and a special effects creature maker. Born in Morocco and raised in France, Stef is bilingual in English and French.- Ben Affan was born in Casablanca, Morocco. He is an actor, known for Beirut (2018), Damascus Cover (2017) and 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi (2016).
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Actor
Ali was born and grew up in Casablanca, Morocco... After completing his High School Studies (French Baccalaureat) at "Lycée Lyautey" in Casablanca, he moved to Paris, France. He first started studying Computer Sciences & Electronics at University Pierre & Marie Curie in Paris in 1990 then radically changed direction to start Film Direction Studies at ESRA Film School in Paris . In 1996, Ali started working in the film industry, with his very first "paid job" as a "video assistant" on Martin Scorsese's Kundun, before starting a professional career as a Second Assistant Director on many US/Hollywood Features such as: The Mummy, Gladiator, The Four Feathers, Spy Game, Black Hawk Down, Alexander, Munich... In February 2001, Ali joined and became an Active Member of the French Association of Assistant Directors (AFAR)... Since 2004, Ali has been working exclusively as a First Assistant Director on a large variety of French, European, US and International projects... Perfectly trilingual (English / French / Arabic), is accustomed to working in different environments and cultures and has gained, over the years, extensive location experience in more than 25 countries around the world... Ali is a proud Member of the "Directors Guild of America" (DGA) and the Vice-President of the "French Association of Assistant Directors" (AFAR).- Evelin Hagoel was born on 27 January 1961 in Casablanca, Morocco. She is an actress, known for My Lovely Sister (2011), Shiva (2008) and Golden Voices (2019).
- Director
- Writer
- Producer
Ghali Benslimane is a film director and writer. He discovered his passion for filmmaking at the age of 13. After making several experimental film projects for his school, at the age of 17, he directed his first short film, "Miraji", marking the beginning of his filmmaking career. Ghali is preparing to direct a new short film before the end of 2024.- Writer
- Director
- Camera and Electrical Department
Kamal Lazraq was born in 1984 in Casablanca, Morocco. Kamal is a writer and director, known for Hounds (2023), The Man with a Dog (2014) and Drari (2011).- Actor
- Writer
- Director
Alexandre Ottoveggio is a name that has been making waves in the film industry for his exceptional skills As a director, actor, writer, and producer. Born in Casablanca, Morocco, Alexandre began his journey in filmmaking As an actor and has since then made a name for himself in the industry Alexandre is known for his outstanding performance in the film "Larbi or the fate of a football player" For his portrayal of the French boxer Marcel Cerdan. He has also appeared in several notable films And TV shows across North Africa, Europe, and the USA. In addition to acting, he has also worked As a stunt performer on Hollywood films such as "Inception," "Contagion," "Ben Hur 2010," "Un balcon sur la mer," "Salmon Fishing in the Yemen," "Road to Kabul," And many others. In 2012, Alexandre made his directorial Debut with a series of short films Including "On the road to you," "Paradise River," "When it is not your time," "Alien Activity," "Another day on Earth." These films were shot In both the United States And Europe and showcased his exceptional skills as a filmmaker. Alexandre s talent and dedication to his craft have earned him recognition from both Audiences And critics alike. His work has been praised For its unique storytelling style, attention to Detail, and ability To capture the essence of human emotions. As he continues to make strides in the industry, Alexandre Ottoveggio is undoubtedly A filmmaker to watch out for. With his exceptional talent and passion for filmmaking He is sure to leave an indelible mark on the industry for years to come. Alexandre Ottoveggio have been nominated multi time Awards winning as an actor , film director and screenwriter- Actress
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Marion Game was born on 31 July 1938 in Casablanca, French Protectorate in Morocco [now Morocco]. She was an actress, known for Au théâtre ce soir (1966), Commissaire Moulin (1976) and Love Hate (1971). She was married to Philippe Ledieu. She died on 23 March 2023 in Clamart, Hauts-de-Seine, France.- Omar Lotfi was born on 8 November 1983 in Casablanca, Morocco. He is an actor, known for Casanegra (2008), Life Zone and Mirages (2010).
- Actor
- Stunts
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Roberto Messina was born on 2 January 1934 in Casablanca, Morocco. He was an actor and assistant director, known for Popeye (1980), Crime Busters (1977) and Karzan, il favoloso uomo della jungla (1972). He died on 9 January 2024.