Samy seghir
Encyclopedia
Samy Seghir, born 29 July 1994 in Aubervilliers
, is a French actor.
Michou d'Auber and was noticed by producer Luc Besson
. Living in Émile-Dubois, like the character he was playing, Messaoud, Samy starred in this historic film alongside Gérard Depardieu
and Nathalie Baye
.
In 2006, he starred in a TV movie, Harkis, notably with Smaïn
. In 2007, he also starred in Big City
, a film by Djamel Bensalah.
In 2009, he won the lead role in Neuilly sa mère !
, which was the result of his previous collaboration with Djamel Bensalah, the producer. Samy Seghir presented an award at the NRJ Music Awards
on the 23rd of January 2010, alongside Maxime Godart
and Victoria Silvstedt
.
He was part of the last 15 contenders for a César
award, for the Most Promising Newcomer. In the end, he was not on the list of the final 5 nominees.
In the spring of 2010, he starred in Alain Tasma's TV movie Fracture, inspired by the book Ils sont votre épouvante et vous êtes leur crainte by Thierry Jonquet
, with Leila Bekhti
and Anaïs Demoustier.
On the 28th of May 2011, he made an appearance in the clip 'L'insécurité' by French rapper, Seyfu.
Aubervilliers
Aubervilliers is a commune in the northeastern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the center of Paris.-Name:In medieval times the name Aubervilliers was recorded as Alberti Villare, meaning "estate of Adalbert"...
, is a French actor.
Biography
From an Algerian family, Samy began his career in 2006, when his mother replied to an advertisement of a local newspaper, Aubermensuel. He participated in the audition forMichou d'Auber and was noticed by producer Luc Besson
Luc Besson
Luc Besson is a French film director, writer, and producer. He is the creator of EuropaCorp film company. He has been involved with over 50 films, spanning 26 years, as writer, director, and/or producer.-Early life:...
. Living in Émile-Dubois, like the character he was playing, Messaoud, Samy starred in this historic film alongside Gérard Depardieu
Gérard Depardieu
Gérard Xavier Marcel Depardieu is a French actor and filmmaker. He is a Chevalier of the Légion d'honneur, Chevalier of the Ordre national du Mérite and has twice won the César Award for Best Actor...
and Nathalie Baye
Nathalie Baye
Nathalie Marie Andrée Baye is a French film, television, and stage actress. After having dance and dramatic education, Baye began acting in 1970. She has appeared in more than 70 films. She won four César Awards for Sauve qui peut , Une étrange affaire , La Balance , and Le Petit Lieutenant...
.
In 2006, he starred in a TV movie, Harkis, notably with Smaïn
Smaïn
Smaïn is a French comedian, humorist, writer, actor and director of Algerian descent.-External links:...
. In 2007, he also starred in Big City
Big City
Big City may refer to:* Big City , a fictional future city in Antarctica*The Big City , directed by Tod Browning*Big City , a 1937 film, directed by Frank Borzage, starring Luise Rainer and Spencer Tracy...
, a film by Djamel Bensalah.
In 2009, he won the lead role in Neuilly sa mère !
Neuilly sa mère !
Neuilly sa mère ! is a 2009 French comedy film directed by Gabriel Julien-Laferrière. It stars Samy Seghir as a beur teenager who moves from the housing projects to the upscale neighborhood of Neuilly-sur-Seine...
, which was the result of his previous collaboration with Djamel Bensalah, the producer. Samy Seghir presented an award at the NRJ Music Awards
NRJ Music Awards
The NRJ Music Awards, created in 2000 by the radio station NRJ in partnership with the television network TF1 takes place every year in mid-January at Cannes as the opening of MIDEM...
on the 23rd of January 2010, alongside Maxime Godart
Maxime Godart
Maxime Godart is a French actor.-As actor:* 2009: Le Petit Nicolas - Nicolas * 2009: Les Meilleurs Amis du monde - Bruce-External links:* at l'Internet Movie Database...
and Victoria Silvstedt
Victoria Silvstedt
Karen Victoria Silvstedt is a Swedish celebrity model, actress, singer, and television personality.-Background:Born in Skelleftehamn, Silvstedt was raised in a family of five in Bollnäs, having one older sister and one younger brother...
.
He was part of the last 15 contenders for a César
César
Cesar Lacbu Nucum , better known as Kuya Cesar, was a Filipino radio personality. He was also known as "Speed Begal".-Early life:...
award, for the Most Promising Newcomer. In the end, he was not on the list of the final 5 nominees.
In the spring of 2010, he starred in Alain Tasma's TV movie Fracture, inspired by the book Ils sont votre épouvante et vous êtes leur crainte by Thierry Jonquet
Thierry Jonquet
Thierry Jonquet was a French writer who specialised in crime novels with political themes. He was born in Paris; his most recent and best known novel outside of France was Mygale , then published in the US in 2003 by City Lights. Mygale was also published in the UK as Tarantula in 2005...
, with Leila Bekhti
Leïla Bekhti
Leïla Bekhti is a French film and television actress of Algerian origin. She is best known for her roles in Sheitan, Tout ce qui brille and Paris, je t'aime.-Life and career:...
and Anaïs Demoustier.
On the 28th of May 2011, he made an appearance in the clip 'L'insécurité' by French rapper, Seyfu.
Film
- 2006 : Bonne nuit Malik: Bilal
- 2007 : Michou d'Auber: Messaoud / Michou
- 2007 : Big City: Wapiti
- 2009 : Neuilly sa mère !Neuilly sa mère !Neuilly sa mère ! is a 2009 French comedy film directed by Gabriel Julien-Laferrière. It stars Samy Seghir as a beur teenager who moves from the housing projects to the upscale neighborhood of Neuilly-sur-Seine...
: Sami - 2009 : Des livres et moi: Samy
- 2011 : Beur sur la ville: Trainee policeman Samy
- 2011 : Nuit Blanche: Thomas
- 2011 : Un temps d'avance: Samy
Television
- 2006 : Harkis: Kader
- 2009 : Les Bleus, premiers pas dans la police (Season 2, Episode 1): Abdel
- 2010 : Fracture : Lakhdar