Sylvie Testud
French actress and screenwriter
Born
January 17th, 1971
54 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
France
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Born in France, a notable actress and director became recognized for film work. Gained acclaim for performances in "La Vie en Rose" and "The Woman on the 6th Floor." Established a successful career in directing with films like "The Last Time I Saw Paris." Authored several works, broadening contributions to cinema and literature. Received awards for acting and direction throughout the career.
Acted in 'La Vie en Rose'
Directed 'The Last Time I Saw Paris'
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