Alexandra Lamy

Alexandra Lamy (French pronunciation: [alɛksɑ̃dʁa lami]; born 14 October 1971) is a French actress, director, and screenwriter. She gained widespread recognition for her role as "Alex" or "Chouchou" in the television series Un gars, une fille (1999–2003), and has since established herself as a leading figure in French cinema, earning a nomination for the César Award for Best Actress in 2019.

Early life and education

Lamy was born in Villecresnes, near Paris, but spent most of her childhood in the south of France, primarily in La Grande-Motte and Alès.

She developed an interest in acting and took classes at the Nîmes Conservatory. After completing her baccalaureate, she moved to Paris to pursue her career, studying at the prestigious Cours Florent. During this time, she deliberately worked on eliminating her Southern French accent for professional reasons.

Her younger sister, Audrey Lamy, is also a well-known actress in France.

Career

Television breakthrough (1999–2003)

Lamy's career began in the mid-1990s with various theatre roles. Her breakthrough came in 1999 when she was cast as Alex, opposite Jean Dujardin's character, in the French adaptation of the Canadian comedy sketch show, Un gars, une fille. The series, which chronicled the daily life and relationship challenges of a couple, became a huge cultural success in France, running for 439 episodes until 2003.