Mehdi Baki
French actor and dancer
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Mehdi Baki (born 2 March 1988) is a French actor, dancer and choreographer.[1]
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| Born | 2 March 1988 Épinay-sur-Seine, France |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
Biography
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]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2022 | Rise | Mehdi | [6] | |
| 2023 | Good Grief | Luca | [7] |
Music videos
| 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] | |
Advertising
| 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 |
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Theatre
Choreography
- 2008: Es war einmal, by Niels Robitzky
- 2011: Obstacle, by Sébastien Lefrançois
- 2013: Borderline, compagnie Wang Ramirez
- 2013: Tabac Rouge, by James Thierrée
- 2014: Hubris, by David Drouard
- 2014: Minuit, by Yoann Bourgeois
- 2018: Scala, by Yoann Bourgeois
- 2018: Bye bye myself, by Mehdi Baki and Nicholas Fayol
- 2020: OhhO, by Mehdi Baki and Nicholas Fayol
- 2022: Les Animaux Modeles, Pasdeloup Orchestra, Philharmonie de Paris
- 2023: Stand By, by Thi-May Nguyen
- 2024: Apaches, by Saïdo Lehlouh, Opéra national de Paris
- 2024: Témoin, by Saïdo Lehlouh
- 2024: Ring (Variations du couple), by Léonore Confino, choreography Mehdi Baki
Musical
- 2009–2010: Cléopâtre, la dernière Reine d'Egypte, by Kamel Ouali
- 2012–2014: 1789, Les Amants de la Bastille, by Giuliano Peparini
Awards and nominations
| 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] |
