Biography of Sofia Boutella
Sofia Boutella is recognized as one of the world's top performers in hip-hop and street dance. She's worked with entertainment icons like Madonna, Britney Spears, and Justin Timberlake. She's a brand ambassador for athletic giant Nike. Boutella played the lead role in the 2017 film "The Mummy" and is also known for her roles in movies like "StreetDance 2," "Kingsman," and "Star Trek Beyond."
Childhood and Family
Born in the capital city of Algeria, Sofia came from an artistic family; her father Safy Boutella is a renowned jazz composer and choreographer, and her mother is an artist-architect. From an early age, her father worked to give her a deep love of the arts, introducing her to diverse musical styles, including traditional music. By the age of five, she had already begun her formal training in classical dance at a ballet studio.
At the age of 17, Sofia decided to merge her athletic pursuits with her passion for music, diving into hip-hop and street dance. She found major success in street battles with the Vagabonds Crew.
Career
In 2005, Sofia Boutella attended a casting call for Nike's new advertising campaign, where choreographer Jamie King immediately took notice of her. The result of their collaboration was a groundbreaking commercial that inspired millions of women to flock to sporting goods stores and fitness centers.
Simultaneously, she performed in concerts featuring Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, and Britney Spears, toured with Madonna during the singer's Confession Tour, and appeared in her music videos for "Hurry Up," "Sorry," and "Celebration."
In 2009, she was slated to embark on a world tour with Michael Jackson, which tragically was canceled due to the unexpected death of the pop icon. In tribute to the King of Pop, Sofia appeared in the music video for "Hollywood Tonight."
Around this time, Sofia Boutella was announced as joining the cast of "Star Trek Beyond" as the alien warrior Jaylah. She spent long hours in the makeup chair and worked alongside Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, and Simon Pegg.
Personal Life of Sofia Boutella
Sofia keeps her personal life relatively private. In 2008, she was linked to French hip-hop artist Matt Pokora.
While Sofia keeps her private life under wraps, she's clearly committed to her career and maintains good relationships with her exes.
Sofia Boutella Now
Sofia Boutella landed a standout supporting role in the British series "SAS: Rogue Heroes," created by Steven Knight of "Peaky Blinders" fame. Premiering on BBC in the fall of 2022, the series was swiftly renewed for a second season. Boutella plays a French spy named Eve.
Back in 2021, Boutella was cast in the leading role for the upcoming blockbuster "Rebel Moon," directed by Zack Snyder. Originally conceived as a "Star Wars" spin-off, the project became a standalone franchise after Disney passed on Snyder's proposal.
