Biography
Valerie Benguigui studied the craft of acting at Cours Florent and the National Chaillot Theatre School. She landed her first role on the silver screen in 1986 in "On a volé Charlie Spencer!", starring Francis Huster. Between 1992 and 1997, the actress appeared in several shorts such as "Si vous dites à un Français..." by Alban Guitteny or "I Got a Woman", first film directed by Yvan Attal.
In 1997, Valerie Benguigui appeared in "Would I Lie to You?" by Thomas Gilou, which launched her career. Even if still in supporting roles, at least she was now performing next to renowned actors in other films such as "Droit dans le mur" by Pierre Richard starring Daniel Prevost and Darry Cowl. As of 1999, the actress had roles in popular films such as "My Father, My Mother, My Brothers and My Sisters" by Charlotte De Turckheim, "Jet Set" by Fabien Onteniente in 2000 and "Laughter and Punishment" by Isabelle Doval in 2003.
At the same time Valerie Benguigui was producing stage plays and directing ...
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Cesar Awards - French film industry awards
France, 2013
César Award for Best Supporting Actress : What's in a Name