The Professional
1994
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Maïwenn Aurélia Nedjma Le Besco (French: [majwɛn lə bɛsko]; born 17 April 1976), known mononymously as Maïwenn, is a French actress and filmmaker.
Maïwenn is a versatile and multicultural filmmaker who has starred in films by Luc Besson and directed social dramas. She is also known for her one-woman shows, her relationship with Besson, and her son Diego.
- January 1, 1
- 1.73 m
- Les Lilas, Seine-Saint-Denis, France
Apr 3, 2024 · Among France’s leading female directors, Maïwenn has shocked many women in the film industry with her views on accusations of sexual aggression. During the #MeToo movement Maïwenn lashed out at feminists and those making accusations.
May 26, 2021 · Maïwenn is a French actress, director, writer, and producer who starred in Luc Besson's sci-fi film The Fifth Element as the alien Diva Plavalaguna. Learn about her life, career, and relationship with Besson in this article.
Maïwenn is a French actress, film director and screenwriter of mixed Breton, Vietnamese, French and Algerian descent. She is known for her roles in Léon: The Professional, The Fifth Element and Polisse, and for her one-woman shows about her life in the entertainment industry.
- April 17, 1976
May 15, 2023 · French director/actor Maïwenn explains why she chose Johnny Depp to play the French king in her Cannes opening night film, a fictionalised account of a 18th-century courtesan. She also talks about her research, her vision and her signature style in the period drama.
Mar 1, 2016 · Maïwenn talks about her latest film, a romantic drama starring Emmanuelle Bercot and Vincent Cassel, and her career as a versatile and unconventional filmmaker. She shares her views on love, improvisation, and being a woman in the industry.
