Scene from Gazon maudit (1995)

Alternate Names: Josiane Balaskovic, Josianne Balasko, L'équipe du Splendid, Josiane Balaskovic, Josianne Balasko, 若西亚娜·巴拉斯科

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• Scoundrel in White (1972) as Ugly girl (uncredited)

Most Important Roles:

• Michèle Bernier, l'irrésistible (2017) as Self
• Tell Her That I Love Her (1977) as Nadine
• My Life Is Hell (1991) as Leah Lemonier
• French Twist (1995) as Marijo
• French Fried Vacation (1978) as Nathalie Morin, Bernard's wife
• French Fried Vacations 3: Friends Forever (2006) as Nathalie Morin
• The Tenant (1976) as Viviane, Office Worker
• Le soir où j'ai reçu le César (2022) as Self
• French Fried Vacation 2 (1979) as Nathalie Morin, Bernard's wife
• The Ex-Wife of My Life (2004) as Marie-Pierre

Career Highlights:

• Michèle Bernier, l'irrésistible (2017)
• Tell Her That I Love Her (1977)
• My Life Is Hell (1991)
• French Twist (1995)
• French Fried Vacation (1978)
• French Fried Vacations 3: Friends Forever (2006)
• The Tenant (1976)
• Le soir où j'ai reçu le César (2022)
• French Fried Vacation 2 (1979)
• The Ex-Wife of My Life (2004)

Josiane Balasko (born April 15, 1950) is a French actress, writer, and director known for her role as Marijo in 'Gazon maudit' (1995). She won the César Award for Best Writing, shared with Telsche Boorman, for this film. Balasko was born Josiane Balašković in Paris and has been married to actor George Aguilar.

Alternate Names: Victoria Merida Roja, Victoria Mérida Rojas, ویکتوریا آبریل, ვიქტორია აბრილი, 빅토리아 아브릴

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• Obsesión (1975) as Angelines

Most Important Roles:

• Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! (1990) as Marina Osorio
• I Married a Shadow (1983) as Fifo
• French Twist (1995) as Loli
• 101 Reykjavik (2000) as Lola
• Paprika (2018) as Eva / Paprika
• Jimmy Hollywood (1994) as Lorraine de la Peña
• High Heels (1991) as Rebeca
• Kika (1993) as Andrea Caracortada
• Walking Vengeance (2008) as Gloria Duque
• Nuit d'ivresse (1986) as La compagne de Jugnot

Career Highlights:

• Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! (1990)
• I Married a Shadow (1983)
• French Twist (1995)
• 101 Reykjavik (2000)
• Paprika (2018)
• Jimmy Hollywood (1994)
• High Heels (1991)
• Kika (1993)
• Walking Vengeance (2008)
• Nuit d'ivresse (1986)

Victoria Abril (born Victoria Mérida Rojas on 4 July 1959) is a Spanish actress and singer, best known internationally for her role in '¡Átame!' (Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!). Born in Madrid, she rose to fame in Spain through the TV show 'Un, dos, tres... responda otra vez' from 1976 to 1978. Abril's career spans various countries including France, Italy, and Iceland. She has been nominated for eight Goya Awards and won once, also winning a Silver Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival for 'Amantes'. Despite attempting to represent Spain in Eurovision with 'Bang-Bang-Bang' in 1979, she didn't succeed but later released a bossanova-jazz album called 'PutchEros do Brasil' in 2005.