Ana Girardot
Date of Birth: 01.08.1988
Country: France |
Content:
- Early Life and Family
- Debut and Education
- Breakthrough Roles
- International Success
- Personal Life
- Recent Work
Early Life and Family
Ana Girardot was born on August 1, 1988, in Clamart, a suburb of Paris. Her parents, Hippolyte Girardot and Isabel Otero, are both renowned actors. Hippolyte Girardot is known for his roles in films such as "The Clumsy Inspector" and "Paris, I Love You," while Isabel Otero has starred in the French television series "Policewoman."
Debut and Education
Ana Girardot made her screen debut at the age of four in the romantic drama "After Love," in which her father played Tom. Despite her father's initial discouragement, she pursued acting, training for two years in New York.
Breakthrough Roles
In 2010, Girardot had her first lead role as Lola in the television series "Policewoman." Her performance in the 2010 detective thriller "Simon Werner Disappeared..." earned her critical acclaim and the title of "most beautiful discovery" at the Cannes Film Festival.
International Success
In 2014, Girardot began her international career with the film "Paradise Lost," co-starring Benicio del Toro as Pablo Escobar. She also starred in the stage play "Romeo and Juliet" and received nominations for the Lumière Award for Most Promising Female Actress for her roles in "High Society" and "Next Time I'll Aim for the Heart."
Personal Life
Girardot's personal life has been kept relatively private. She was briefly married to an American of French descent during her time in New York. From 2015 to 2019, she was in a relationship with Arthur de Villepin, the son of former French Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin. Girardot gave birth to her son, Jazz, in December 2020.
Recent Work
Recent projects include the fantasy thriller "Dark Encounter" (2022) and the spy mini-series "Totems" (2022), in which she co-stars with Russian actors Aleksei Guskov, Vera Kolesnikova, and Mikhail Gorevoy.