Mehdi Baki

Mehdi Baki (born 2 March 1988) is a French actor, dancer and choreographer.

Biography Baki was born in France to an Algerian father and a French mother. 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.

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.

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.

Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 2022 Rise Mehdi 2023 Good Grief Luca

Music videos Year Title Artist Notes 2012 À l'ombre Mylène Farmer 2016 Vivere a colori Alessandra Amoroso 2018 L'insatisfait Suzane 2019 Lunar Bibi Zhou 2021 Anthem Grey Awir Leon 2023 Purple Light Vanupié

Advertising Year Title Director Notes 2017 Seat Ibiza: Dance Nacho Gayan 2019 Apple AirPods: Bounce Oscar Hudson artistic direction Yoann Bourgeoisnominee for 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards

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 British Arrows 26 March 2021 Craft Gold in-camera effects incl. stunts Apple AirPods: Bounce