| Thalia Besson | |
|---|---|
| Education | Parsons Paris |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, Model |
| Years active | 2017- |
| Television | Emily in Paris |
Thalia Besson (born August 2001) is a French actress and model. She is the daughter of French filmmaker Luc Besson.
Early life
She was born in France, and graduated from Parsons Paris with a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Strategic Design and Management in 2023.
Career
She made appearances in Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017) and Arthur, malédiction (2022). She played the role of Tabitha in Dangerous Waters in 2023. She filmed apocalypse love story When I'm Ready in 2022.
In 2023, she was cast in the fantasy horror film Triton alongside Raff Law and Freya Allan. In 2024, she had the role of Geneviève in season four of Netflix series Emily in Paris. Her character was described as the show's "first villain".
Personal life
She is the daughter of film Canadian-French film producer Virginie Besson-Silla and French filmmaker Luc Besson. As well as acting, she has worked as a model.
Filmography
| † | Denotes works that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets | The Officer | Feature film |
| 2022 | Arthur, malédiction | Samantha | Film |
| 2023 | Dangerous Waters | Tabitha | |
| 2024 | Emily in Paris | Geneviève | Series Four |
| TBA | Triton † | TBA | |
| TBA | When I'm Ready † | Michelle |
References
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- Kit, Borys (14 December 2023). "Freya Allan Leads Ensemble of Janell Shirtcliff's Horror Fantasy 'Triton' for Romulus (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
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- LeGardye, Quinci (September 16, 2024). "Who Is Thalia Besson? All About the Actor Who Plays Genevieve in 'Emily in Paris' Season 4". Marie Claire. Retrieved 28 November 2024.