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Matilda MayFrench actress
Date of Birth: 08.02.1965
Country:  France |
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Biography of Mathilda May
Mathilda May is a French actress born in 1965 to a writer and actor of Arab descent, Victor Hayme, who married a French woman. Since childhood, Mathilda has been involved in dance and has taken acting lessons. She made her debut in the film industry in 1984 with the movie "Nemo."
Career and Personal Life
Throughout her career, Mathilda May has showcased her versatility in various genres, including musicals, science fiction films, and serious dramas. Her distinct facial features, inherited from her father, have often been utilized by directors to portray mysterious and alluring women.
Mathilda May has been married thrice. She divorced her first two husbands, Paul Powell and actor Gerard Darmon, with whom she raised two children. Her third husband, actor Philippe Kelly, has been her partner since 2000.
Some of Mathilda May's best-known films include "The Jackal," "Lifeforce," "Naked Tango," "Kings of Comedy," and "The Secret of the Sahara." In 1987, she won the "Cesar" award for Best Promising Actress for her role as Juliette in the film "Le Cri du Hibou."
Throughout her career, Mathilda May has worked with esteemed directors such as Claude Zidi, Tobe Hooper, Jacques Demy, Werner Herzog, Michel Blanc, and Bigas Luna. She also frequently serves as a jury member at various film festivals, particularly those focused on science fiction films. Her contributions to the genre have earned her invitations to events such as the Gerardmer International Fantasy Film Festival.
In August 2007, Mathilda May's collaboration with director Claude Chabrol, "La Fille coupée en deux," premiered worldwide. As one of the brightest stars in French cinema, Mathilda May continues to contribute to the industry and collaborate with renowned filmmakers.
