Nadia Melliti, is a French actress of Algerian descent who made her screen debut in Hafsia Herzi’sThe Little Sister.
Her first acting role brought immediate international recognition after she won the Best Actress award at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. She later received major French acting honors for the same performance.
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| Name: | Nadia Melliti |
| Born: | March 30, 2002 (age 24 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Les Lilas, Seine-Saint-Denis, France |
| Nationality: | French |
| Ethnicity: | Algerian-French |
| Religion: | Islam |
| Parents: | Mr. and Mrs. Melliti |
| Occupation: | Actress |
| Net Worth: | $500,000 |
Early life and education
Nadia Melliti was born on March 30, 2002, in Les Lilas, Seine-Saint-Denis, France. She was born to Mr. and Mrs. Melliti, who are of Algerian origin. Her ethnicity is Algerian-French, while information about her siblings is unavailable.
Her religion is Islam. Before entering acting, she studied sports sciences at Sorbonne Paris North University and played football, which was a major part of her life before cinema.
Career
Nadia Melliti entered acting unexpectedly after being discovered by a casting director on the streets of Paris in 2024.
Despite having no previous professional acting experience, she was selected for the lead role of Fatima in Hafsia Herzi’sThe Little Sister, adapted from Fatima Daas’s autobiographical novel.
The film premiered in competition at Cannes in 2025, where Melliti delivered an acclaimed debut performance. She won the Best Actress award, immediately establishing herself as a major emerging figure in French cinema.
Awards and nominations
- Cannes Film Festival — Best Actress: Winner, The Little Sister, 2025.
- César Award — Most Promising Actress: Winner, The Little Sister, 2026.
- Lumière Award — Most Promising Actress: Winner, The Little Sister, 2026.
Personal life
Nadia Melliti, 24 years old, is currently single and unmarried. There is no reliable information about her past relationships. Details about her children are unknown.
Her height is unknown. Before becoming an actress, she was dedicated to football and sports studies, and she speaks Arabic fluently.
Her sudden transition from university student and footballer to award-winning actress has become a defining part of her public career.
Net worth
Nadia Melliti’s net worth is estimated at $500,000 USD. Her earnings primarily come from film acting, entertainment appearances, and related professional opportunities.
Her debut in The Little Sister, followed by major international recognition at Cannes and subsequent French acting awards, forms the foundation of her developing entertainment career.
Filmography
- The Little Sister