Manon Azem

Manon Azim is a French actress and accomplished voice‑over artist whose career spans over two decades, marked by versatility across television, film, and dubbing. Born Manon Alia Azem on 12 October 1990 in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, she grew up in a culturally rich household: her father, of Palestinian origin, worked behind the scenes as a set decorator and key grip at the Théâtre national de la Colline, while her mother, Laurence Jeanneret, pursued acting. After completing her baccalaureate, Azem honed her craft at the prestigious Cours Florent, laying the groundwork for a dynamic presence in French entertainment. From a remarkably young age, she entered the world of dubbing, lending her voice to the Disney cartoon Danny le petit mouton noir at just seven, which sparked a lifelong parallel career in voice work. She became the official French voice of Emma Watson’s Hermione Granger from Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (2001) through the entire film series, a role she paused in 2015 due to vocal maturation before returning for special projects in 2021 and 2022. Simultaneously, she voiced Debby Ryan in Jessie and Candace Flynn in the beloved series Phineas and Ferb, showcasing her ability to capture youthful enthusiasm. On screen, Azem’s breakout television role was as Dunk in the Disney Channel’s Trop la Classe (2006‑2010), followed by a memorable turn as Officer Sara Casanova in TF1’s Section de recherches. Her filmography includes a leading role in the 2017 comedy Gangsterdam, and she expanded into video‑game voice work, portraying Taelia in World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth (2018). Recent years have seen her starring in Netflix’s Détox (2022) and the British drama Fifteen‑Love (2023) on Amazon Prime, where she portrays Khalida Lapthorn, cementing her status as an international talent. Beyond her artistic achievements, Azem is vocal about her Palestinian heritage and has spoken out against racism and discrimination, even facing threats in 2024 for defending the Palestinian cause, underscoring her commitment to both her craft and social justice.