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Virginie Ledoyen - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | November 15, 1976 |
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| Age | 49 |
| Birthplace | Aubervilliers, Seine-Saint-Denis, France |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio - (see also Virginie Ledoyen's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dragon |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Her roles in films such as 'The Beach', 'La Fille seule', and '8 Women'. |
Intro
Virginie Ledoyen is a French actress known for her roles in both French cinema and international films, particularly for her performance in 'The Beach' alongside Leonardo DiCaprio.
Early Life & Background
Virginie Ledoyen was born Virginie Fernández in Aubervilliers, France. She started her career as a child model and made her film debut in the early 1990s. Her stage name 'Ledoyen' comes from her paternal grandmother.
Career Highlights
- Breakthrough role in 'La Fille seule' (1995), earning a César Award nomination for Most Promising Actress [1][2]
- Starred in 'The Beach' (2000) opposite Leonardo DiCaprio, gaining international recognition [1][2]
- Featured in '8 Women' (2002), which won a Silver Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival [1]
- Worked with notable French directors like François Ozon and Benoît Jacquot [2]
Trivia
- Ledoyen was a member of the jury at the 70th Venice International Film Festival in 2013 [1]
- Her stage name is inspired by her paternal grandmother's maiden name [2]
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Virginie Ledoyen?
Virginie Ledoyen is 49 years old.
When was Virginie Ledoyen born?
Virginie Ledoyen was born the 15 November 1976.
Where is Virginie Ledoyen from?
Aubervilliers, Seine-Saint-Denis, France.
On Her Birth-Day
About November 15th, 1976, in brief:
- Historical events: On November 15, 1976, Syrian forces intervened in Beirut, Lebanon, as part of a peacekeeping mission during the Lebanese Civil War. This intervention marked a significant escalation in the conflict and had lasting implications for regional stability.
- Day of the week: November 15th, 1976 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright) by Rod Stewart
- #1 UK song: If You Leave Me Now by Chicago
- Popular movie: Rocky directed by John G. Avildsen
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