Sylvie Testud is a French actress, writer and director. Her film career began in 1991. She was later highly acclaimed, and has twice won César Awards.
Her mother, an accountant, is Italian.
Studied acting at the Conservatoire Nationale dArt Dramatique in Paris.
Supported Sgolne Royal s 2007 presidential campaign.
Learned German, sign language and playing the clarinet for her role in Jenseits der Stille .
Grew up in the Croix-Rousse district of Lyon.
Gave birth to her second child at age 40, a daughter Esther on January 25, 2011. Childs father is unknown to public.
Gave birth to her first child at age 34, a son Ruben on February 15, 2005. Childs father is unknown to public.
