Laura Weissbecker is a multilingual French actress who has made a significant impact in the international film industry. Born and raised in Strasbourg, France, she was surrounded by a diverse and European environment that likely influenced her interest in languages and cultures. Weissbecker's passion for acting led her to pursue a master's degree from one of France's top engineering schools, before she was trained in Paris and Los Angeles by renowned acting coaches Howard Fine, Jack Waltzer, and Gary Austin.
Weissbecker's film career began in 2002 with a small role in Tonie Marshall's feature film "France Boutique," opposite Francois Cluzet. She then went on to work with directors such as Jackie Chan, Cedric Klapisch, Elie Chouraqui, Mark Romanek, and Tonie Marshall. Her most notable role was in Jackie Chan's "CZ12," for which she won the Chinese Huading award for "best new actress" in 2013.
In addition to her film work, Weissbecker has also appeared in several TV movies and series. She starred in the high-profile TV movie "Versailles, the Dream of a King," which aired on France 2, Japan (NHK),and the UK (BBC). She also appeared in "Russian Dolls" directed by Cedric Klapisch, alongside Audrey Tautou, Romain Duris, and Cecile de France.
Weissbecker's talent extends beyond acting, as she is also a published author. Her first novel, "Comment je suis devenue chinoise" ("How I became chinese"),was published in France and China and received critical acclaim. It was awarded the prestigious literary prize prix du Lys in 2017.
Throughout her career, Weissbecker has demonstrated her versatility and range as an actress, working in multiple languages and cultures. She is fluent in French, English, Chinese, and German, making her a valuable asset in the international film industry.
