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Melha Bedia, born on December 22, 1990 in Paris, is today one of the essential figures in cinema and comedy in France. At 34 years old, this woman with multiple talents and a vibrant personality continues to establish herself. By the way, did you know she is about 1.68 m tall? A presence as big as her energy!
Her Algerian origin is also part of a heritage that colors her creations, just like her sometimes complex relationship with family, especially her famous brother Ramzy Bedia. But Melha clearly has her own universe, far from being just the “sister of”.
Before going on stage or in front of a camera, she lived another life, more sporty and even quite unexpected. I admit that discovering she played football with PSG women’s team stunned me. She didn’t stop there: after sport, she made her way into fashion, stylist for Diam’s, please!
This eclectic journey, between sports discipline and artistic creativity, creates the explosive cocktail you find in her sharp humor and roles that are both funny and touching. Sensitive, authentic, she disrupts the codes and often talks about what people don’t dare to.
Melha Bedia: the Franco-Algerian actress shaking up French cinema and comedy
You often see her in comedies like Tout schuss or Pattaya, but also in more serious films such as Forte or Miskina, la pauvre. A wide palette, not easy to master, especially nowadays when everything is often segmented.
Coming from a rather well-known family since her brother Ramzy Bedia, of the famous duo Éric and Ramzy, has an established reputation. Yet Melha has never hidden behind that shadow, preferring to shine by herself and with her own weapons: her writing, her spontaneity, and her humor often based on her experience as a plus-size and bicultural woman.
This sincere, unfiltered side reassures. You feel like she’s telling you her struggles, joys, fights with her, without makeup. And it hits hard because it’s rare in the French stand-up scene.
Although her first audience is often women, especially those who struggle to feel represented, her fame quickly crossed barriers. She touches the general world of cinema, series, but also popular and social culture.
Back to the roots: from football to styling at Diam’s
Before Melha became the artist we adore, she first lived years where sport, more precisely football, occupied her life. Something far from ordinary for a girl from a Maghreb family, believe me.
She played in the Paris Saint-Germain women’s team until she was 16, a discipline that gave her this dose of tenacity and self-transcendence that she today shows on stage. Can you imagine the pressure and training hours behind all that?
But quickly, she turned to fashion, a rather surprising step for a path one might think pre-drawn. Melha was a stylist for Diam’s, a mythical figure of French rap. This experience gave her a taste of the artistic and cultural universe, which obviously attracted her much more.
This immersion confirms her strong taste for expression and creativity, which would eventually push her to shift into show business with a crazy energy.
The beginnings as a comedian: a unique and uncompromising tone
In 2017, Melha took the step and made her first moves in stand-up. And honestly, it was a great shock. Her humor is direct, no frills, addressing themes like self-acceptance, cultural stereotypes, even her own body with irresistible self-mockery.
What is powerful about her is this way of making you laugh while making you think, almost without warning. Not a sanitized show, no, rather a public confession full of overflowing energy. No wonder her audience connects immediately.
And then, these stories, these moments where she bares herself, often speak to plus-size women, to all those who don’t necessarily see themselves in the perfect image sold everywhere.
With her, the discourse on the body finally goes through resilience and the joy of being oneself, not conformity. And honestly, it feels so good.
Melha Bedia in cinema: from Forte to Miskina, la pauvre
Her first major cinema role was in 2019 with Forte, which she co-wrote and where she plays Nour, a young woman who fights her complexes through pole dance. A story so lively and touching it leaves a mark.
Let me tell you, this film is not just a whim, it’s a true hymn to self-confidence and the fight against standards. Her performance is incredibly accurate, mixing humor, sweetness, and sometimes even real gravity.
But Melha didn’t stop there. In 2022, she created the series Miskina, la pauvre on Amazon Prime Video, a frank, direct, and personal project. She plays Fara, a thirty-something struggling with family traditions and her own dreams. Touching, funny, sometimes even violent.
This series is a real success, acclaimed by critics and viewers. You find there this mix of humor and emotion, with a realism often absent on TV. A real counterpoint to clichés, I guarantee you.
Must follow: recent projects and collaborations
In 2024 and 2025, Melha is not slowing down. She is fully involved in producing the second season of Miskina, la pauvre, where she still plays Fara. New episodes promising even more accuracy and engaged humor.
Moreover, her name is circulating on several intriguing films and series like Le Mélange des genres where she plays Sofia, and Liars Club. Not to mention her appearances on popular shows such as LOL : Qui rit, sort !, reminding that she is also a pro of improv.
What strikes is this constant desire to explore different artistic facets, without ever sacrificing what makes her identity: her freedom of speech and authenticity.
If you want a glimpse of her everyday life, I recommend checking out her Instagram. She shares moments that are both light and precious, always with that smile that makes everything pass.
Melha Bedia, an inspiration to love yourself as you are
What has always impressed me about Melha is her ability to talk about her struggles, her doubts, without ever falling into victimization. She transforms her flaws into strength and believe me, that’s rare.
She vigorously defends the cause of plus-size women, but she also speaks to all those who try to assert themselves despite judgments. Finally a voice that doesn’t just speak to make things look beautiful and smooth, but that embraces complexity.
Writing, acting, directing, here is a combo she masters perfectly. Melha doesn’t just limit herself to being a character on screen, she has become a creator of inspiring content, speaking to our generation.
Between her shows, her films, and her series, Melha Bedia reminds us every time that we must fight to be ourselves, with all the beauties and flaws this implies. A real breath of fresh air!
3 surprising anecdotes about Melha Bedia
- ⚽️ She played professional football at PSG women’s team until she was 16, a well-kept secret!
- 🎤 Even before becoming a comedian, she worked as a stylist for Diam’s, the iconic rapper.
- 🎬 For Forte, Melha learned pole dance herself, even if it meant taking on a real physical challenge.
Highlights of her career
- 2017: debut on stage as a comedian with humor mixing self-mockery and commitment.
- 2019: co-writing and lead role in Forte, her first breakthrough in cinema.
- 2022: creation and directing of Miskina, la pauvre, a series that looks like her.
- 2024-2025: continuing with season 2 and multiple film projects.
To learn more about her career and filmography, you can check her complete profile on AlloCiné or discover all the details on Wikipedia. A great way to dive even deeper into her world.
