Joséphine Japy

Joséphine Japy is a versatile actress who began her career in the 2005 film 'Grey Souls,' directed by Yves Angelo. She gained widespread recognition for her lead role as Charlie in the critically acclaimed drama 'Breathe' (2014), which was showcased at the Cannes Film Festival and earned her a César Award nomination for Most Promising Actress. Her filmography includes notable works such as 'Neuilly Yo Mama!' (2009) and its sequel 'Neuilly sa mère, sa mère!' (2018), the biopic 'My Way' (2012) where she portrayed singer France Gall, and the romantic comedy 'Love at Second Sight' (2019). Japy has also appeared in the period drama 'Eugénie Grandet' (2021) and the thriller 'Sur les chemins noirs' (2023). In addition to her acting career, she made her directorial debut with the drama 'The Wonderers' (2025), a film inspired by her sister's life. Japy holds a master's degree in Sociology from Sciences Po Lyon, showcasing her intellectual depth alongside her artistic talents.

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