Maiwenn

Date of Birth: April 17, 1976

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Biography

Maïwenn Le Besco, known professionally as Maiwenn, is a French actress, film director, and screenwriter. She was born on April 17, 1976, in Les Lilas, Seine-Saint-Denis, France. Maiwenn began her career as a child actress and became known for her work in French cinema. She has directed several films, including “Polisse” (2011), which won the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival, and “Mon Roi” (2015), which garnered critical acclaim. Maiwenn is recognized for her bold and raw storytelling, often drawing from personal experiences to craft her narratives. She continues to be a prominent figure in the French film industry, both in front of and behind the camera.

5 Interesting Facts about Maiwenn

1. Maiwenn started her acting career at a very young age, appearing in her first film at the age of 5.

2. She was married to filmmaker Luc Besson from 1992 to 1997 and they have a daughter together.

3. Her film “Polisse” was inspired by her own experiences and observations of the Child Protection Unit in Paris.

4. Maiwenn has a distinctive style of filmmaking, often incorporating improvisation and real-life events into her scripts.

5. She starred in Luc Besson’s sci-fi classic “The Fifth Element” (1997) as the alien diva Plavalaguna.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Maiwenn

1. “I like to show the complexity of human relationships.”

2. “My films are a reflection of my own experiences and emotions.”

3. “As a director, I believe in giving actors the freedom to explore their characters.”

4. “Cinema is a way for me to express what I cannot say in words.”

5. “Every film I make is a journey into understanding myself and the world around me.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Maiwenn’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $5 million.

Children

Maiwenn has two children. Her daughter, Shanna Besson, was born in 1993 from her marriage to Luc Besson. She also has a son, Diego, born in 2003 from her relationship with Jean-Yves Le Fur.