Acting
Anaëlle Othenin-Girard
Anaëlle Othenin-Girard’s passion for theater emerged early in her life, and at just 14 years old, she was discovered during a class and cast in the lead role of Mikael Buch's film "Simon & Theodore." This debut ignited her ambition to pursue a career in acting. Over the next few years, she starred in a series of films, including "Venice Calling" directed by Ivan Calbérac, "The Vets" by Julie Manoukian, "The Fantastic Journey of Margot & Marguerite" from Pierre Coré, and "Man Up!" by Benjamin Parent. Her performances during this period led to her recognition as one of the César Revelations in 2021.
Anaëlle continued to build her filmography with roles in "All Aboard" directed by Benjamin Euvrard, "Family Swap" by Jean-Patrick Benes, and "Colors of Fire," a historical drama helmed by Clovis Cornillac. In a significant personal milestone, she publicly came out as a transgender woman in 2025, officially announcing her name change. Anaëlle Othenin-Girard's journey reflects both her impressive acting talents and her commitment to authenticity, making her a noteworthy figure in contemporary cinema.
