Mallory Wanecque

Early life Wanecque was born on 26 July 2006 She attended the Jules Ferry School in Anzin. One day as she was leaving the school holding her little sister in her arms, she came across three women who were distributing flyers for a casting and caught the eye of the casting director of the film The Worst Ones, who left her number with Wanecque.

Career In 2022, Wanecque made her film debut with a starring role in the drama The Worst Ones, directed by Lise Akoka and Romane Gueret, and was nominated for the César Award for Most Promising Actress in 2023. She next starred as a teenage boxer in Ali Marhyar's comedy Like a Prince (2023).

In 2024, Wanecque starred in Teddy Lussi-Modeste's drama The Good Teacher, and in Gilles Lellouche's romantic comedy musical Beating Hearts.

Filmography +Key Denotes films that have not yet been released Year Title Role Notes 2022 The Worst Ones Lily 2023 Like a Prince Melissa2024 The Good Teacher Océane Beating Hearts Jackie (15 years old) 2026 Hoppers Mabel (voice) French dub

Awards and nominations Year Award / Festival Category Work Result 2022 Sarlat Film FestivalBest ActressThe Worst Ones Rome Film Festival Do-Cine Rising Star Award for Best International Young Actor César Awards Most Promising Actress Cabourg Film Festival