IRÈNE JACOB got her start in French cinema in 1987. Four years later, she became an instant star after appearing in La Double vie de Véronique (1991). She was only 24 at the time. For her performance, JACOB received the award for the Best Female Performer at Cannes. With a filmography that comprises more than 30 films, she has played a central role in many successful productions, including Trois couleurs: Rouge (1994) and Othello (1995). She has also been in a number of television series and adores acting for the theatre. JACOB studied at the Geneva Music Conservatory and sings, plays the piano, violin and cello. She also speaks six languages! |
Her character : Angélique de Roquebrune |
