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Kenza Saïb-Couton, a rising star of French comedy
You surely know Kenza Saïb-Couton, right? This actress we’ve been following for a while thanks to “Demain nous appartient,” where she plays Soraya Beddiar. She was born in 1988, which makes her 36 years old today, and she is about 1.65m tall, a perfect height to blend into many roles.
What I’ve always liked about Kenza is her naturalness. Not the diva type, she often shares moments of her life with her fans on Instagram. Besides, you’ll often see her with her partner Arnaud Baillet, also an actor, which makes their duo pretty nice to follow.
Before landing her role in TF1’s flagship series, she honed her skills at Studio Muller, where she refined her art after studying at the Sorbonne. A good school for a girl who was already sweating over theater classics like Britannicus or Andromaque.
If you’re curious to learn more about this endearing actress, get ready, there are plenty of cool anecdotes about her, her beginnings, her family, and especially her recent life as a mom.
Kenza Saïb-Couton: who is she really?
Kenza is this French actress who broke through in Demain nous appartient as early as July 2017. She plays Soraya Beddiar, an accounting student, a role she inhabits with great authenticity. Her sunny personality is perfectly reflected in this character.
Born in Marseille, a place I personally love, she has always had an artistic streak. Far from being just a TV star, she also has a deep passion for theater and cinema, in which she is fully invested.
Her partner, Arnaud Baillet, is also an experienced actor, and their meeting was like a professional and personal love at first sight. To learn more about the duo Kenza Saïb-Couton and Arnaud Baillet, I recommend this complete article.
Note that she has a very followed Instagram account, where her real life and her work nicely intertwine: her Instagram profile is worth checking out right away.
Before fame: a long journey as an actress
What struck me about Kenza is her patience. She multiplied small roles in short films like “Le Pont d’Argenteuil” or “Haute Thérapie.” Quite some time to get experience, outside the huge TF1 spotlights.
She also worked a lot in theater, which allowed her to build herself solidly. Acting in plays like Andromaque is not for everyone; it requires true discipline, an ability to grasp every nuance.
Besides her literary studies at the Sorbonne, it was at Studio Muller, a haven for actors-to-be, that she really found her voice. Five long years to become the one we know today. Perseverance is the key word for her.
The successes that marked Kenza Saïb-Couton’s career
No need to tell you that her role in Demain nous appartient is THE turning point. Since 2017, she has been there every day, on screen, making fans vibrate with her nuanced Soraya Beddiar.
But she doesn’t stop there. In 2019, she joined the series “Le Grand Bazar” on M6, proving she can juggle several TV projects as well. Cinema also attracts her just as much, even if she currently favors TV.
Little personal wink: I love this mix of old and modern in her acting, surely coming from her years in theater and her first experiences on the big and small screen.
A private life all her own, between love and motherhood
Kenza is not the type to hide her private life. Her love story with Arnaud Baillet is closely followed, and she often shares adorable moments of their daily life, especially since the arrival of their son Nael in July 2021.
I admit, their complicity is a pleasure to see. Arnaud, who also has a rich background in theater and cinema, formed a beautiful artist couple with Kenza. She recently shared about her pregnancy on Voici and on Instagram.
She talks without filter about the little troubles of pregnancy, insomnia, reflux (hey, that reminds me of someone!), with a lot of humor. You really feel that she loves this new stage, even if it is sometimes complicated.
Anecdotes showing her human and approachable side
One of the things that often stands out when you read or watch Kenza is her simplicity. Like the time she launched a rant on Instagram about videos taken on the fly with her son, because frankly, she wants to keep a bit of privacy. I’ll let you discover that on this article.
Moreover, her couple with Arnaud is also an intense artistic collaboration. He, trained at Studio Muller like her, played in films like “Simone Veil” by Dahan. They seem to share as much their passions as their family life.
- 🎭 Intense theatrical training at Studio Muller
- 📺 Lead role in “Demain nous appartient” since 2017
- 👶 Mom to Nael since 2021, embracing family life
- 🎬 Participation in short films and classic theater
- 🎥 Regular collaboration with Arnaud Baillet in cinema and theater
Recent projects and collaborations of Kenza Saïb-Couton in 2025
In 2025, Kenza is far from idle. After the birth of her son, she returns with renewed energy, alternating between theater and TV shoots. Her complicity with Arnaud encourages her to explore more cinema roles; we eagerly await.
She also joined a new project mixing theater and digital, a trendy format at the moment. This ability to reinvent herself makes her super interesting to follow. By the way, to not miss anything, follow her news on her official Facebook page.
I heard there is a plan connecting her with other well-known figures from the French showbiz. Honestly, with her talent and simplicity, she could become a key figure in the coming years.
Kenza Saïb-Couton, an endearing actress to absolutely follow
So, frankly, Kenza is a bit of the soft light we want to see grow on our screens. Not just for her beauty, but mainly for this truth she gives off when she acts or when she frankly talks about her life.
You sense a woman both strong and humble, who embraces her struggles as well as her joys. This mix is rare and precious. If you want an example of an actress who takes her time to build a true career, she’s here.
So, even if she hates being chased off set, I say: we will continue to follow her steps, her projects, and her passions, because she surely still has many surprises in store for us.
