Sofia Boutella is a well-known Algerian-French dancer and actress. She first became known to the masses for playing ‘Nike Girl’ in the Nike Women advertising campaigns. She has starred in many popular films and is recognized for her roles as Gazelle in Kingsman: The Secret Service, Jaylah in Star Trek Beyond, and Princess Ahmanet in The Mummy. Her other notable film credits include Star Trek Beyond, Atomic Blonde, Kingsman: The Golden Circle, Hotel Artemis, Prisoners of the Ghostland, Rebel Moon, Argylle, Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver, and The Killer’s Game. So, who is Sofia Boutella? Here’s everything we know about her.
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Sofia Boutella Biography
Sofia Boutella was born on the 3rd of April 1982, in Bab El Oued, Algiers, Algeria. She is currently 42 years old.
| Birth Name | Sofia Boutella |
| Nickname | Sofia |
| Date of Birth | April 3, 1982 |
| Place of Birth | Bab El Oued, Algiers, Algeria |
| Age | 42 years old |
| Sun Sign | Aries |
| Profession | Dancer, Model, Actress |
| Nationality | Algerian, French |
| Ethnicity | French and Algerian |
Family
- Father – Safy Boutella (Jazz Musician)
- Mother – Architect
- Siblings – Seif Boutella (Brother)
Education
Sofia attended Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts.
Sofia Boutella Love Life
Sofia Boutella dated her co-star and Irish actor Robert Sheehan from 2014 until they broke up in 2018.
Rumors sparkled in 2017 that Sofia and her co-star from Star Trek Beyond, Chris Pine were romantically linked up with each other. They appeared together at the Coachella music festival in April 2017.
Physical Statistics
| Height | Feet – 5 feet 5 inches Centimeters – 165 cm Meters – 1.65 m |
| Weight | Kilograms – 54 kg Pounds – 119 lbs |
| Body Build | Slim |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Shoe Size | Unknown |
| Dress Size | Unknown |
| Distinctive Features | Dimple chin Thick eyebrows |
Professional Statistics
Film Debut
Sofia Boutella made her onscreen debut in the 2012 British dance drama film StreetDance 2 for her role as Eva.
Television Debut
In 2001, she appeared in an episode of the TV crime drama series Les Cordier, juge et flic.
Famous For
Being a well-established dancer, she was picked by choreographer Jamie King for a Nike commercial. She went on to be a lead dancer in several concert tours alongside stars Madonna and Rihanna.
Brand Endorsements
Sofia has appeared in many advertising campaigns for Nike, Puma, Reebok, and Adidas.
Favorite Things
- Actor – Sean Connery
- Skincare Brand – La Roche-Posay, Homeoplasmine
- Beauty Products – Elemis Pro-Collagen Hydra-Gel Eye Masks, Intraceuticals oxygen treatments
Sofia Boutella Net Worth
She has a net worth of $4 million.
Sofia Boutella Facts
She started to learn classical dance when she was five years old. At 10, she moved to France along with her family, where she started rhythmic gymnastics and joined the French national team at age 18.
Sofia is proficient in hip-hop and street dance and used to be a member of the group called the Vagabond Crew.
She started dance training from choreographer Blanca Li at the age of 17.
Sofia cites her dance influences as Fred Astaire, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Daniel Day-Lewis, and Bob Fosse.
In 2017, she starred in the HBO film Fahrenheit 451, which stars Michael B. Jordan and Michael Shannon.
She has won several dance competitions including the Freestyle championship in Los Angeles and the breakdance championship at St. Denis in Paris.
In 2017, she starred alongside Charlize Theron in Atomic Blonde, the film adaptation of the graphic novel The Coldest City, as undercover French agent Delphine Lasalle.
Sofia Boutella has appeared in several music videos for artists including Jamiroquai, Madonna, Rihanna, Chris Brown, Usher, Ne-Yo, and Michael Jackson, among others.
In 2023, she played the title character Kora in Zack Snyder’s space opera film Rebel Moon, in which she was seen alongside Djimon Hounsou, Ed Skrein, Michiel Huisman, Doona Bae, and Ray Fisher. She reprises her role as Kora in its sequel Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver, which was released on Netflix on April 19, 2024.