Lucie Zhang Explained

Lucie Zhang
Birth Date:2000 10, df=yes
Birth Place:13th arrondissement, Paris, France
Occupation:Actress
Years Active:2020–present
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Lucie Zhang (Chinese: 张润黎, born 27 October 2000) is a French actress. She received critical acclaim for her feature film debut Paris, 13th District (2021),[1] which earned her César and Lumières Award nominations.[2] She appeared on the UniFrance and Screen International list of rising French talents to watch.[3] [4]

Early life and education

Zhang was born in the 13th arrondissement of Paris to Chinese parents, her father from Yunnan and her mother from Henan, who met after individually moving to Paris. She has two younger siblings. The family moved out to the 16th arrondissement and opened a restaurant on Avenue de Versailles.[5] She trained in acting at the Cours Florent and Francis Poulenc Municipal Conservatory.[6] [7] She is currently pursuing a degree in economic management at Paris Dauphine University.[8] [9]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2020Desire (French: Désir)Short film
2021Paris, 13th District (French: Les Olympiades)Émilie WongFeature film
2023Un métier sérieux (French: Un métier sérieux)SophieFeature film
2023Captives (French: Captives)AmaniteFeature film

Awards and nominations

Year AwardCategoryWorkResult Ref
2021Seville European Film FestivalBest ActressParis, 13th District[10]
2022Lumières AwardsBest Female Revelation[11]
International Cinephile SocietyBest Breakthrough Performance
César AwardsMost Promising Actress

Notes and References

  1. 3 good reasons to watch "Paris, 13th District" by Jacques Audiard. Vogue France. Sophie. Rosemont. 13 November 2021. 26 January 2022.
  2. The Césars Celebrate 2022's Rising French Film Talents With Chanel. WWD. Lily. Templeton. 11 January 2022. 26 January 2022.
  3. 10 rising French filmmakers and actors to watch. Screen International. 14 January 2022. 26 January 2022.
  4. Web site: Lucie Zhang. UniFrance. 26 January 2022.
  5. Schneider. Vanessa. 31 October 2021. « Ma famille me donne tout sauf la liberté, j'en ai pris mon parti » : Lucie Zhang, l'enfant sage du cinéma. subscription. fr. Le Monde. 2 November 2021.
  6. Web site: Lucie Zhang. Agence Arc-En-Ciel. 15 November 2021. fr.
  7. "J'ai peur que mon père voie «Les Olympiades". 20 Minutes. Julienne. Farine. 11 November 2021. 26 January 2022. fr.
  8. Portrait : Lucie Zhang, la jeune fille sage qui crève l'écran dans Les Olympiades. Konbini. Manon. Marcillat. 2 November 2021. 15 November 2021. fr.
  9. Lucie Zhang, en forme olympiade. Libération. Sandra. Onana. 3 November 2021. 15 November 2021. fr.
  10. Web site: 'Great Freedom', winner of the Sevilla 2021 European Film Festival. Festival de Sevilla. 13 November 2021. 26 January 2022.
  11. Web site: Les nominations de la 27E Cérémonie des Lumières 2022 de la Presse Internationale. Canal+. Jean François Frontera. 17 January 2022. 26 January 2022. fr.