| Birth date | August 1, 2001 (age 25) |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Actress · model |
| Education | Parsons Paris |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Television | Emily in Paris |
Thalia Besson (born August 1, 2001)[1] is a French actress and model. She is the daughter of French filmmaker Luc Besson.
Early life
She was born in France,[2] and graduated from Parsons Paris with a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Strategic Design and Management in 2023.[3][4]
Career
She made appearances in Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017) and Arthur, malédiction (2022). She played the role of Tabitha in Dangerous Waters in 2023.[5] She filmed apocalypse love story When I'm Ready in 2022.[6]
In 2023, she was cast in the fantasy horror film Triton alongside Raff Law and Freya Allan.[7] In 2024, she had the role of Geneviève in season four of Netflix series Emily in Paris.[8] Her character was described as the show's "first villain".[9][10]
Personal life
She is the daughter of Canadian-French film producer Virginie Besson-Silla and French filmmaker Luc Besson.[11] As well as acting, she has worked as a model.[12]
Filmography
| † | Denotes works that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets | The Officer | Feature film |
| 2022 | Arthur, malédiction | Samantha | Film |
| 2023 | Dangerous Waters | Tabitha | |
| 2024 | Emily in Paris | Geneviève | Series Four |
| 2025 | When I'm Ready | Michelle | |
| TBA | TBA |
References
- ^ "Who Plays Emily In Paris' Genevieve? Thalia Besson Facts Including Age, Famous Parents & More". Capitalfm. 13 September 2024. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
- ^ Bove, Kate (25 September 2024). "Thalia Besson's Genevieve In Emily In Paris Explained". Screen Rant. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
- ^ Belakud, Rohit (15 September 2024). "Thalia Besson: 5 Fascinating Facts About Emily In Paris' Genevieve Actress". bbntimes. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
- ^ McDonough, Jennifer (13 September 2024). "Who Is Thalia Besson? 5 Things To Know About Emily In Paris' Genevieve Actress". thedirect. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
- ^ Brooks, Lian (15 September 2024). "Who plays Genevieve in Emily in Paris? Meet Thalia Besson". Glamour Magazine. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (August 15, 2022). "When I'm Ready' Wraps; Pic About First Love Before Apocalypse Stars Andrew Ortenberg, June Schreiner". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
- ^ Kit, Borys (14 December 2023). "Freya Allan Leads Ensemble of Janell Shirtcliff's Horror Fantasy 'Triton' for Romulus (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- ^ Gomez, Dessi (August 26, 2024). "'Emily in Paris' Season 4 Part 2 Trailer And First Look Photos Tease New Characters And A Roman Holiday". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
- ^ Nyadundu, Panashe (17 September 2024). "All About Thalia Besson, Emily In Paris' First Villian". Elle.com. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
- ^ Ford, Lucy (22 September 2024). "How Emily In Paris' First Real Villain Helps Set Up Its Season 4 Cliffhanger". Time.com. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
- ^ "Who Plays Genevieve in Emily in Paris? Everything We Know About Thalia Besson". Glamour. 15 September 2024. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
- ^ LeGardye, Quinci (September 16, 2024). "Who Is Thalia Besson? All About the Actor Who Plays Genevieve in 'Emily in Paris' Season 4". Marie Claire. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
External links
- Thalia Besson at IMDb