Biography
Who is Yaël Boon?
Early life and real name
Yaël Boon was born Yaël Harris in Bern, Switzerland, on June 23, 1980. She grew up with a multicultural background and holds Swiss nationality while also having Portuguese heritage. Her linguistic skills include fluency in five distinct languages, specifically French, English, German, Spanish, and Hebrew.
Before establishing herself in the film industry, she built experience across multiple creative fields. Her early professional pursuits included working as a model and a photographer before she transitioned fully into cinema.
Career highlights
Yaël Boon built a diverse career in the film industry as an actress, screenwriter, and producer. She gained widespread recognition for appearing in well-known French language comedies that attracted large audiences across Europe.
Some of her most prominent onscreen appearances include roles in the 2008 hit film Welcome to the Sticks and the 2014 comedy Supercondriaque. Beyond acting, she contributed behind the camera as a writer for Nothing to Declare in 2010 and as a producer for Ma famille t'adore déjà in 2016.
Family and relationships
In 2003, Yaël married the French comedian Dany Boon. During their marriage, they welcomed three children together, named Eytan, Elia, and Sarah. Their children hold Portuguese passports, connecting them to her family heritage.
After fifteen years of marriage, the couple decided to separate in 2018. Throughout her career and personal life, she has maintained a focus on her creative projects and her family.
Birthday and age
Yaël Boon was born on June 23, 1980, which makes Yaël 46 years old today. That birthday falls under the Cancer sign. Yaël shares the date with 37 other famous people.
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