Mehdi Baki | |
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| Born | 2 March 1988 Épinay-sur-Seine, France |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
Mehdi Baki (born 2 March 1988) is a French actor, dancer and choreographer. [1]
Baki was born in France to an Algerian father and a French mother. [2] Influenced by his brother and cousin, he began dancing at the age of eleven, practicing breakdancing, capoeira and acrobatics. He studied at the Académie Internationale de la Danse, in Paris. His research focuses on breakdancing, contemporary dance and physical theatre. In 2013, he trained in acting at L'École Internationale de Théâtre Jacques Lecoq. [3]
Baki took part in several dance productions, in France and abroad, including theatre, film, tournée, musical, tv shows, orchestral concerts, music video and advertising. Among choreographers, he collaborated with Sébastien Lefrançois, Giuliano Peparini, James Thierrée, and Yoann Bourgeois. [4]
In 2022, he made his film debut in the main cast of Cédric Klapisch's film Rise (En Corps) alongside the Paris Opera Ballet dancer Marion Barbeau. [5]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2022 | Rise | Mehdi | [6] | |
| 2023 | Good Grief | Luca | [7] |
| Year | Title | Artist | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2012 | À l'ombre | Mylène Farmer | ||
| 2016 | Vivere a colori | Alessandra Amoroso | ||
| 2018 | L'insatisfait | Suzane | ||
| 2019 | Lunar | Bibi Zhou | [8] | |
| 2021 | Anthem Grey | Awir Leon | ||
| 2023 | Purple Light | Vanupié | [9] | |
| Year | Title | Director | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2017 | Seat Ibiza: Dance | Nacho Gayan | ||
| 2019 | Apple AirPods: Bounce | Oscar Hudson | artistic direction Yoann Bourgeois nominee for 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards | [10] |
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Title | Result | Ref. |
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| British Arrows | 26 March 2021 | Craft Gold in-camera effects incl. stunts | Apple AirPods: Bounce | Won | [11] |