Alexia Barlier
Alexia Barlier, a talented French actress, was born in Paris, France, and possesses a unique cultural background, having been raised in a bilingual environment that blended French and English. Her mother, a ballet dancer from New Zealand, and her father, a French art dealer, introduced her to diverse artistic influences from an early age.
Alexia discovered her passion for acting at the age of 14 when she took on the role of Viola in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. This early experience ignited her enthusiasm for the craft, leading her to pursue formal acting training. By the age of 18, she made her feature film debut in Laurent Bouhnik's 24 Hours in a Woman's Life, solidifying her commitment to a professional acting career.
Her breakthrough moment came in 2007 when she was recognized as an Adami talent at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, thanks to her compelling performances in Comédiennes, a series of short films directed by the Larrieu brothers. That same year, she gained further acclaim for her role as Magda, the mistress of Daniel Auteuil, in Jean Becker's Conversations with My Gardener.
In 2016, Alexia expanded her filmography by starring in Michael Bay's action-packed thriller 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi. With her impressive versatility and dedication to her craft, Alexia Barlier continues to make her mark in the film industry.