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Like many other female Italian film stars, Claudia Cardinale's entry into the business was by way of a beauty pageant. She was 17 years old and studying at the Centro Sperimentale in Rome when she entered a beauty contest, which resulted in her getting a succession of small film roles. Her earthy interpretations of Sicilian women got her noticed by Italian producers, and the combination of her beauty, dark, flashing eyes, explosive sexuality and genuine acting talent virtually guaranteed her stardom. After Careless (1962) she rose to the front ranks of Italian cinema, and became an international star in Federico Fellini's classic 8½ (1963) with Marcello Mastroianni. American audiences may best remember her from her starring role in Sergio Leone's Once Upon a Time in the West (1968).

Poorna Jagannathan is an actress and producer. She is best known for her portrayal of Safar Khan in the HBO miniseries "The Night Of" as well for her role as Nalini Vishwakumar in the Netflix teen comedy series "Never Have I Ever" by Mindy Kaling.

She also initiated, produced, and acted in the play "Nirbhaya," written and directed by Yaël Farber, which dealt with breaking the silences around sexual violence, including her own. "Nirbhaya" won the prestigious 2013 Amnesty International Award and was called by The Telegraph as the "One of the most powerful pieces of theater you'll ever see". The play is considered one of the most impactful moments in India's history of women's empowerment.

Jagannathan was previously a series regular in the Netflix psychological thriller series Gypsy, a recurring in the Apple TV+ crime drama miniseries Defending Jacob, and part of the ensemble cast for HBO's anthology series, Room 104.[4] She also starred in the cult Bollywood comedy, Delhi Belly as well as the movie Share, which was directed by Pippa Bianco, produced by A24, and released on HBO in 2019.

Jagannathan was named among the top 100 Most Impactful Asians by Gold House for 2021, as well as being named among the top 50 most powerful women in India in 2014. She was featured among the top 10 in Femina Magazine's "India's 50 most beautiful women" in 2012, in addition to Vogue naming her as one of eight Indian women changing the face of beauty in India.

Abdellatif Kechiche was born on 7 December 1960 in Tunis, Tunisia. He is a writer and director, known for Blue Is the Warmest Colour (2013), Games of Love and Chance (2003) and The Secret of the Grain (2007).

Before his sky-rocketing breakthrough in the Arab world, Dhafer L'Abidine enjoyed a successful career in the West, appearing in international film productions, such as Children of Men (2006), Sex and the City 2 (2010), Centurion (2010), Black Forest (2012), and Rise of the Footsoldier (UK). L'Abidine took part in the American TV series The Looming Tower which received four Emmy nominations. Additionally, Dhafer finished filming his role in Netflix's new French-speaking series The Eddy. available on Netflix, the series is produced and directed by the Oscar-winning director Damien Chazelle (La la Land), written by Jack Throne, and co-produced by Alain Poul.

His drama hit, Aroos Beirut, whose second season debuted on MBC4, has received great reviews across the Arab world. Furthermore, his latest film Bloodline, the first Arabic-speaking vampire horror, is now available on Shahid VIP. In 2021, Dhafer's debut feature Ghodwa, which he directed, produced, and acted in, scooped the International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI) award at the 43rd Cairo International Film Festival. The film is in the final stages now, and it is expected to be released soon. Dhafer is gearing up for his role in the third season of the hit TV series Aroos Beirut.

In 2021, Tunisian star Dhafer L'Abidine was named a brand ambassador for Cartier. In the role, L'Abidine will collaborate with the house on various events and appearances. Dhafer's acting journey started in 1999 when he moved to the UK to join the Birmingham School of Acting, from which he graduated with a Professional Acting Diploma in 2002. A year later, Dhafer made his acting debut in the UK in the popular TV series Dream Team (Sky TV) for two seasons. He then went on to appear in numerous popular British television dramas, including Spooks (BBC), Strike Back (Sky TV/CINEMAX), Wallander (ITV), Wire in the Blood (ITV), Hunted (BBC/HBO), season 5 of the French TV series Engranages on Canal+ and the American TV series Transporter on TNT and HBO Canada. Recently, Dhafer appeared in the British TV series Fearless. Always keen on appearing in TV dramas in the Arab world, Dhafer starred in the TV series Eugénie Nights (2018), which takes place in Cairo and Port Said in 1946. In 2017, he starred in the two successful TV series Caramel and Halawat Al Dounia, for which he won the Murex D'or for Best Arab Actor in a TV series in 2018. L'Abidine starred in Al Khoroug TV series (2016), Taht Al Saytara TV series (2015), for which he won the Best Actor award at the Arab Satellite Channels Festival. He won critical acclaim for his performances in Farq Tawqeet (2014), Neran Sadeqa (2013), Vertigo (2012), and Zakerat Al Jassed (2010), which featured an array of A-list stars from across the region, and the Tunisian TV series Maktoub (2008). As for Arab films, L'Abidine starred in several Tunisian films, including Dowaha (Buried Secrets) (2009), Fin December (2010), and Fausse Note (2012). And outside Tunisia, he starred in the Egyptian action-comedy film Esmat Abu Shanab (2016), and the Lebanese film Habbet Caramel (2017). Dhafer is a UN Women's champion and he works closely with the United Nation on the issues of gender equality and violence against women. In March 2018, Dhafer attended an event titled Understanding Masculinities in the Middle East and North Africa Region at the Japan Society in New York as a guest of honor. The event was organized by the UN Women, Brazilian organization Promundo, and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida).

During the 1950s and 1960s bosomy, scintillating, dark-haired Tunisian leading lady Sandra Milo played bored patricians, manipulative mistresses and other enticing ladies of questionable morals with typical sensuous flare in scores of Italian and French productions.

Born Elena Liliana Greco in Tunis on March 11, 1933, Sandra made her film debut at age 20 co-starring tauntingly alongside Alberto Sordi in Lo scapolo (1955) and renamed herself. For the next full decade, she unleashed her fiery figure on a number of tempted male players in scores of saucy comedies, feisty costumers and steamy melodramas. Such films included Nero's Mistress (1956), The Adventures of Arsène Lupin (1957), The Mirror Has Two Faces (1958) [The Mirror Has Two Faces], Toto in the Moon (1958) [Toto in the Moon], General Della Rovere (1959) [General della Rovere], and the period comedy romp The Green Mare (1959) starring the great French actor Bourvil, which served as the inspiration to the bawdy classic "Tom Jones."

Ms. Milo appeared to fine advantage in two of Fellini's greatest masterpieces - 8½ (1963) and Juliet of the Spirits (1965). She personified the aloof Italian temptress opposite Europe's most virile, passionate leading men -- Vittorio Gassman, Marcello Mastroianni, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Jean Sorel, etc.

Leaving films in 1968, Sandra was little seen on camera and did not return to the big screen until over a decade later, now sporadically appearing as severe-looking blondes. Primarily filming in Italy well into her octogenarian years, such movies have included the comedy Riavanti... Marsch! (1979), the dramedy Grog (1982), the musical fantasy Cindy - Cinderella '80 (1984), the comedy Camerieri (1995), the romantic dramedy Incantato (2003), the comedies Sleepless (2009), Happy Family (2010), Una notte agli studios (2013), There's No Place Like Home (2018) and Free - Liberi (2020).

Saïd Ben Saïd was born on 11 July 1966 in Tunis, Tunisia. He is a producer, known for Elle (2016), Bacurau (2019) and Maps to the Stars (2014).

Tarak Ben Ammar was born on 12 June 1949 in Tunis, French Protectorate Tunisia [now Tunisia]. He is a producer and actor, known for Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), Hannibal Rising (2007) and The Equalizer 3 (2023).

Georges Flamant was born on 3 September 1903 in Tunis, French Protectorate Tunisia [now Tunisia]. He was an actor, known for The 400 Blows (1959), The Bitch (1931) and Blood Red Rose (1939). He was married to Viviane Romance. He died on 20 July 1990 in Villiers-le-Bel, Val d'Oise, France.

Anis Gharbi was born on 15 November 1977 in Tunis, Tunisia. He is an actor and writer, known for Strippers & Gigolos (2022), Mafia Wars (2024) and The Hidden Payback (2013).

Sabine Mamou was born on 2 December 1948 in Tunis, French Protectorate of Tunisia [now Tunisia]. She was an editor and actress, known for Documenteur (1981), El día que me quieras (1986) and Orapronobis (1989). She died on 12 December 2003 in Paris, France.

Michel Boujenah was born on 2 November 1952 in Tunis, French Protectorate Tunisia [now Tunisia]. He is an actor and writer, known for Heartstrings (2016), Three Men and a Cradle (1985) and Père et fils (2003).

Yassine Ben Gamra was born on 30 January 1985 in Tunis, Tunisia. He is an actor and producer, known for Sons of Moufida (2015), Ibn Khaldoun (2021) and El-Foundou (2021).

Mehdi Barsaoui was born on 23 May 1984 in Tunis, Tunisia. He is an editor and director, known for A Son (2019), Aïcha (2024) and Sideways (2010).

Alain Boublil was born in Tunisia and imigrated to Paris, France at 18. He worked in music publishing before writing lyrics for French pop music. He became enamored with musical theatre and began working with another composer, Claude-Michel Schonberg. He lives in London and is the father of four sons.

Ariel Zeitoun was born on 26 September 1949 in Tunis, French Protectorate of Tunisia [now Tunisia]. He is a producer and director, known for Souvenirs souvenirs (1984), Colombiana (2011) and Bandidas (2006).

Mohamed Ben Attia was born on 5 January 1976 in Tunis, Tunisia. He is an actor and director, known for Hedi (2016), Dear Son (2018) and Behind the Mountains (2023).

Hichem Rostom was born on 26 May 1947 in Tunis, Tunisia. He was an actor, known for The English Patient (1996), The Count of Monte Cristo (1998) and W pustyni i w puszczy (2001). He died on 28 June 2022 in Tunisia.

Leyla Bouzid was born in Tunis, Tunisia. She is known for As I Open My Eyes (2015), A Tale of Love and Desire (2021) and Zakaria (2013).

Alain Attal was born on 1 October 1959 in Tunis, Tunisia. He is a producer and actor, known for Tell No One (2006), The Wolf's Call (2019) and Little White Lies (2010).

Souhir Ben Amara was born on 27 November 1985 in Tunis, Tunisia. She is an actress and writer, known for The Crow's Siesta (2018), Tafkik (2014) and Hidden Beauties (2012).

Dora Bouchoucha was born on 11 October 1957 in Tunis, Tunisia. She is a producer and actress, known for It Was Better Tomorrow (2012), Satin Rouge (2002) and Aisha Can't Fly Away Anymore.

Saskia Cohen Tanugi was born in 1959 in Tunis, Tunisia. She was an actress and writer, known for Never Say Never Again (1983), Le faucon (1983) and Le maître des éléphants (1995). She died on 20 July 2020 in Jerusalem, Israel.

Dhia Eddine Madani was born on 23 August 1991 in Tunis, Tunisia. Dhia Eddine is known for Star Chaser, La Zone and AlGaid.

Agata Flori was born on 15 April 1938 in Tunis, French Protectorate of Tunisia [now Tunisia]. She is an actress, known for Seven Guns for the MacGregors (1966), Up the MacGregors (1967) and Operation Kid Brother (1967).

Karim Dridi was born on 9 January 1961 in Tunis, Tunisia. He is a director and writer, known for Khamsa (2008), Fureur (2003) and Pigalle (1994).