Marilyn Lima

Marilyn Lima (born 28 September 1995) is a French actress who emerged from the vibrant cultural scene of Bordeaux. Discovered by director Eva Husson through a chance encounter on Tumblr, she was cast as George in the 2015 film Bang Gang (A Modern Love Story) despite having no formal acting training, a bold move that launched her into the public eye. This breakthrough opened the door to a steady stream of television roles, including the TV movie Entre deux mères (2016) and Frank Bellocq's series Des jours meilleurs (2017), where she displayed a natural on‑screen charisma that resonated with French audiences. Her portrayal of Manon Demissy in the French adaptation of the acclaimed series Skam (2018‑2020) solidified her reputation as a compelling young talent, and she continued to expand her repertoire with appearances in the music video for Petit Biscuit's “We Were Young” (2019) and Julien Leclercq's Netflix thriller Sentinelle (2021). Lima's film work includes a leading role as Pauline in the mini‑series J'ai menti (2021) and the ethereal A Mermaid in Paris (2020), a project that weathered the COVID‑19 pandemic before reaching audiences. Recent ventures have seen her join the science‑fiction series Bugarach (2023) and the horror‑thriller Maraé (2023), underscoring her versatility across genres. Beyond acting, she is the youngest of three sisters and nurtures a lifelong passion for photography, owning a collection of roughly forty cameras, favoring 35mm Pentax and Nikon models. In her personal life, she began dating fellow actor Michel Biel at the end of 2017 after meeting on the set of Skam France. Lima is also an outspoken environmental activist: she models for eco‑conscious brands such as Chaussettes Orphelines and Jolie Momes, promotes climate‑focused organizations like Project Rescue Ocean and YouthForClimate, and regularly participates in beach‑clean‑up initiatives across the Basque region of France and Spain. Her commitment to sustainable fashion and climate action adds a distinct dimension to her public persona, making her a multifaceted figure in contemporary French culture.