Cécilia Hornus

This talented French actress was selected for lead stage roles in Paris immediately after finishing her studies at the Conservatoire National Superieur d'Art Dramatique de Paris. Featured in 25 stage productions since the late 80's, she also found time to do selected television and film guest roles. In 2004 she was chosen from among 500 candidates to be the female lead in an unprecedented channel commitment to a daily prime-time drama "Plus belle la vie" (2004). In the role of Blanche Marci, averaging 4 shooting days a week since the series began production in August 2004, her capacity for hard work, quick study, discipline and attention to detail has served her well as the series now has 5+ million viewers daily. She has adapted well from the relative quiet of a leading stage performer into a nationally known household name - recognized in shops, restaurants, and pubs throughout France.