Teddy Candela, a French actor of Italian and Spanish descent, was born on May 26, 1990, in Saint-Martin-d'Hères, France, to Corinne and André, local fruit sellers at the farmers' market. His family hails from various regions of Italy and Spain, including Montelepre and Alcamo in Sicily, Corato in Puglia, and Almeria in Andalusia.
Before venturing into the world of acting, Teddy had a strong passion for football and aspired to become a professional player. However, his journey took an unexpected turn when he enrolled in the Grenoble conservatory in 2007 to study acting. As the only student in the class with no prior acting experience, Teddy's bold decision to audition for the conservatory impressed his teacher, who acknowledged his unique quality.
Despite being told that it would be challenging for him to succeed in the acting world, Teddy persevered and relocated to Paris with his wife. He then studied under the guidance of renowned method coach Jack Waltzer, honing his skills through dedication and hard work.
Before landing his first role in the independent feature "Noise" (2016),Teddy worked various part-time jobs, including selling tablecloths, working as a postman, and selling women's shoes. His breakthrough came in 2017 when he secured a major role as the villain Doumé Verdi on the hit French soap opera "Plus Belle La Vie."
