Acting

Lotfi Abdelli

Lotfi Abdelli, a prominent figure in Tunisian performing arts, began his journey in dance at the Conservatory of Tunis, guided by Anne-Marie Sellami. He honed his skills further in prestigious institutions like the National Theater Ballet, under the tutelage of Mohamed Driss, and the Tunisian National Ballet, where he worked with renowned directors Odile Cougoule and Nawel Skandrani, alongside fellow artist Imed Jemaa.

Abdelli’s foray into cinema proved successful when he received the Best Male Actor award at the 2006 Carthage Cinematographic Days for his compelling performance in Nouri Bouzid's film "Making Of." His career has not been without challenges; in August 2012, a performance of his show "100% Hallal" was interrupted by religious extremists, who disrupted the event to prevent the audience from viewing it.

In June 2015, he hosted a television program called "Chich Bich," aired on Attessia TV. His talent garnered further recognition between 2015 and 2016 when he was awarded Best Comedian Actor for his role in "Bolice" and received accolades for Best Star during Ramadan, presented by Radio Mosaique FM. Additionally, he secured the Best Actor award for his work in the film "Chbabek el jenna," directed by Fares Naanaa, at the 12th International Film Festival in Dubai in December 2015. Abdelli's contributions to theater, television, and film highlight his versatility and enduring impact on Tunisian culture.

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