Lucas Bravo Explained

Lucas Bravo
Birth Name:Lucas Nicolas Bravo
Birth Date:1988 3, df=yes
Birth Place:Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France
Occupation:Actor
Years Active:2013–present
Father:Daniel Bravo

Lucas Nicolas Bravo (born 26 March 1988) is a French actor. He is best known for starring in the Netflix romantic comedy series Emily in Paris (2020–present).[1] [2] He is also known for his film roles in the comedy-drama Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris (2022) and the romantic comedies Ticket to Paradise (2022), and The Honeymoon (2022).

Biography

Bravo was born on 26 March 1988 in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, the son of retired French footballer Daniel Bravo, Euro 1984 winner with France, and singer Eva Bravo.[3] He attended the Lycée Pasteur in Neuilly-sur-Seine.[4]

Bravo made his screen debut in Sous le soleil de Saint Tropez (2013). The following year, he appeared as Antoine Mufla in the French comedy-drama film La Crème de la crème, directed by Kim Chapiron.[5] Since 2020, he has been starring opposite Lily Collins in the Netflix romantic comedy series Emily in Paris as Chef Gabriel, Emily's downstairs neighbor and love interest.[6] [7]

Bravo starred in Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris, with Lesley Manville, Isabelle Huppert, and Jason Isaacs, directed by Anthony Fabian, and based on Paul Gallico's novella of the same name.[8] [9] In August, it was reported that he will appear in Dean Craig's upcoming film The Honeymoon, alongside Maria Bakalova.[10] In October, he was cast in the romantic comedy Ticket to Paradise starring George Clooney, Julia Roberts and Kaitlyn Dever, and directed by Ol Parker.[11]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2022Mrs. Harris Goes to ParisAndré Fauvel
Ticket to ParadisePaul
The HoneymoonGiorgio
2024The BalconettesMagnani
TBATurn Up The Sun!

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2013Sous le soleil de Saint-TropezJeff2 episodes
2015T.O.CAdrien1 episode
2016Plus belle la vieMathieu Grange1 episode
2020–presentEmily in ParisGabrielMain role
Nominated—2021 MTV Movie & TV Award for Best Kiss (with Lily Collins)[12]
Nominated—2022 National Film Award UK for Best Supporting Actor[13]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Emily in Paris Heartthrob Lucas Bravo on Adjusting to Fame in Quarantine. PEOPLE.com.
  2. Web site: Meet Lucas Bravo, Your Newest TV Crush from Netflix's 'Emily in Paris' | Glamour. Jessica. Radloff. www.glamour.com. 2 October 2020.
  3. Web site: Everything you need to know about Emily in Paris star Lucas Bravo. sports.yahoo.com.
  4. Web site: My high school heartthrob was just crowned one of the sexiest men alive. Ask me how I feel. Independent.co.uk. 3 December 2020.
  5. Web site: Ooh La La, Gabriel From 'Emily In Paris' Speaks French IRL. Sarah Halle. Corey. Elite Daily.
  6. Web site: Emily in Paris Heartthrob Lucas Bravo on Adjusting to Fame in Quarantine. PEOPLE.com.
  7. Web site: Meet Lucas Bravo, Your Newest TV Crush from Netflix's 'Emily in Paris' | Glamour. Jessica. Radloff. www.glamour.com. 2 October 2020.
  8. Web site: WME Signs 'Emily In Paris' Actor Lucas Bravo. October 21, 2020.
  9. Web site: "Emily In Paris" Star Lucas Bravo Talked About What It's Been Like For Him Since The Show Was Released. 22 October 2020. Joyann. Jeffrey. BuzzFeed.
  10. Web site: 'Borat' Star Maria Bakalova Cast in Rom-Com 'The Honeymoon'. Roxborough. Scott. 31 August 2021. The Hollywood Reporter. 16 September 2021.
  11. Web site: Lucas Bravo Joins Julia Roberts & George Clooney In Working Title's 'Ticket To Paradise'. Fleming. Mike Jr.. 19 October 2021. 20 October 2021. Deadline.
  12. Web site: Del Rosario . Alexandra . April 19, 2021 . MTV Movie & TV Awards Nominations: 'Emily In Paris', 'WandaVision' & 'RuPaul's Drag Race' . April 20, 2021 . Deadline . en-US . April 19, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210419190517/https://deadline.com/2021/04/mtv-movie-tv-awards-nominations-emily-in-paris-wandavision-rupauls-drag-race-1234737437/ . live .
  13. Web site: Nominees for the 8th annual National Film Awards 2022 announced. National Film Academy. 22 April 2022. 1 May 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240501185003/https://www.nationalfilmawards.org/nominees-for-the-8th-annual-national-film-awards-2022-announced/. 1 May 2024. live.