Nadia Melliti

Nadia Melliti, born in 2002, is a French actress who rose to prominence with her starring role in the film La Petite Dernière, directed by Hafsia Herzi. A student with no prior film experience, she was scouted on the streets of Paris to play Fatima, a young Muslim woman struggling with conflicts bet... More

Nadia Melliti, born in 2002, is a French actress who rose to prominence with her starring role in the film La Petite Dernière, directed by Hafsia Herzi. A student with no prior film experience, she was scouted on the streets of Paris to play Fatima, a young Muslim woman struggling with conflicts between her faith, her family, and her lesbian identity. Her performance in this film, presented in the official competition at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, earned her international recognition and the Best Actress Award.