Omar Sy is a great actor with over 40 film roles. Real success came to him after the release of the comedy "1 + 1". The popularity only increased when the film project "2 + 1" was shown. At the present stage, Omar continues to actively work on the set.
Omar Sy was born in France in a small town called Trapp. It happened in 1978, on January 20. Parents had nothing to do with cinema and creativity. My father worked as a laborer, and my mother was a cleaner. They are not native to France. They moved to this country from Senegal (father's homeland) and Mauritania (mother's homeland). In addition to Omar, the parents were engaged in the upbringing of 7 more children.
As a child, Omar was interested in comedy. He tried to make his friends laugh. In high school, he dropped out of school to pursue a career as a comedian. The parents were against it. For them, work is, first and foremost, hard work. They did not understand how Omar was going to make money by having fun and having fun with others.
Creative biography
After dropping out of school, Omar got a job on the radio. He was a DJ and presenter. For several years he entertained the audience with humorous monologues. Then I decided that it would be nice to organize my own show. With this offer I went to the production organization. After a while, a program called "Videophone" began to appear on television.
Parents were still able to insist that Omar Si received a "normal" profession. The actor attended courses where he learned to repair air conditioners.
But in the first place, the guy was on television. After a while, actor Fred Testo came to the program. The author's television project became a comedy project and received a new name - "Omar and Fred". The ratings were high. Therefore, the show went on for several years. But over time it was closed.
Film career
Omar Si got his first roles while working on television. He starred in several projects, appearing in minor episodes. After the close of the sketch show, I decided to devote all my time to my film career. Every year, Omar Sy's filmography was replenished with 5-6 projects. You could see him in such films as "Infernal Skyscraper", "We are Legends", "Murphy's Law".
The first major role was immediately successful. He played Driss in The Untouchables. On the territory of Russia the film was released under a different title - "1 + 1". Together with him on the set worked François Cluse, who later received a prestigious award for masterful acting.
After the release of the motion picture on the screens, Omar Sy instantly became a world famous actor. At the present stage, the project is one of the highest grossing in French cinema.
The painting is based on a real story. In an interview, Omar admitted that during the filming he did not specifically get to know Abdel. He already had a certain image about the hero, and the actor did not want to change anything. He met Abdel only at the premiere.
After the release of the film, the actor was noticed by eminent directors. The man began to receive one invitation after another. The filmography of Omar Sy was replenished with such films as "Jokes aside", "Samba", "X-Men. Days of the Past Future”.
Popularity has increased after the release of the comedy film "Chocolate". This project is also based on real events. The picture "2 + 1" became even more successful. The tape has nothing to do with the movie "1 + 1". This is a separate story, in which the main role was played by Omar Sy.
In the filmography of the actor, it is worth highlighting such projects as "Inferno", "Call of the Wolf", "Daddy's Daughter", "Transformers. The Last Knight "," Yao "," Sahara ". At the present stage, he is filmed in the films "Just Black", "Call of the Ancestors", "Night Convoy", "Confectionery".
Off the set
How are things going in Omar Sy's personal life? For a long time, the actor is in a relationship with a girl named Helen. They lived in a civil marriage for several years. Helen gave birth to three children. In 2007, the wedding took place. After the solemn event, 4 children were born. And a few years later, Helen gave birth again. At the moment, happy parents are raising 5 children.
The popular actor does not like talking to journalists about his children. He even keeps their names under the strictest confidence. It will not even be possible to find photos on the network in which the actor would be captured with children.
Interesting Facts
- While working on radio, Omar often deceived people. He portrayed listeners who called and asked questions to the presenter.
- Omar Si in France is one of the most popular people. He is in second place. Above him on the list is only Zinedine Zidane.
- In addition to filming, Omar is involved in charity work. He helps emigrants to settle in France. Raised several million dollars to build a refugee camp.
- Omar Si loves to cook. He often stands up to the stove when the family is waiting for guests.
- When Omar was offered a role in a television show, Helen immediately supported him. Nobody believed in the guy from close people anymore.
