Assa Sylla Biography: Age, Boyfriend, Net Worth, Movies & TV Shows, Height, Parents, Career

Assa Aïcha Sylla, known professionally as Assa Sylla, is a French actress and writer celebrated for her impactful performances in film and television.

She rose to prominence with her debut role as Lady in Céline Sciamma’s Girlhood (2014), which earned her nominations for a César Award and a Black Reel Award.

Her portrayal of Imane in the French adaptation of Skam (2018–2020) and roles in Netflix’s Mortel (2019) and The Last Mercenary (2021) have solidified her reputation as a versatile talent.

Profile

• Full Name: Assa Aïcha Sylla
• Stage Name: Assa Sylla
• Born: 3 June, 1996
• Age: 29 years old
• Birthplace: Paris, France
• Nationality: French
• Occupation: Actress, Writer
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. Sylla, Mrs. Sylla
• Siblings: 5
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: Approximately $500,000

Early Life and Education

Assa Aïcha Sylla was born on June 3, 1996, in Paris, France, to Soninke parents from Mauritania. She grew up with three sisters and two brothers in a close-knit Muslim family, with her father working as a cleaner and her mother as a homemaker.

She attended Lycée Edgar Quinet Filières Professionnelles, where her passion for acting emerged. Scouted at 17 while accompanying friends to an audition, she landed her breakout role in Girlhood.

Her ethnicity is Soninke heritage and practices Islam as her religion.

Career

Assa Sylla began her acting career in 2014 when she was cast as Lady in Céline Sciamma’s Girlhood after being spotted at the Foire du Trône in Paris. The film, presented at Cannes’ Directors’ Fortnight, earned her nominations for a César Award for Most Promising Actress and a Black Reel Award.

With no prior acting experience, her raw and authentic performance as a rebellious teen resonated with audiences. She followed this with the role of Aya Cissoko in the TV film Danbé, la tête haute (2014), undergoing three months of intensive boxing training to portray the Franco-Malian boxer.

Her career expanded with supporting roles in Falco Season 3 (2015) and Richard Berry’s Tout, tout de suite (2016). In 2018, she joined the French adaptation of Skam as Imane, a central character in Season 4, showcasing her ability to portray nuanced, relatable roles.

Her performance in the Netflix series Mortel (2019) as Naima further highlighted her versatility in supernatural drama. She also appeared alongside Jean-Claude Van Damme in The Last Mercenary (2021) and played Clara in The Visitor from the Future (2022), demonstrating her range across genres.

Currently, Assa Sylla remains active in French and international projects, with recent roles in Reusss (2021) on France TV Slash and Une si longue nuit (2022). Her performance in Reusss earned her the Best Actress award in the French competition at Series Mania 2022.

She is set to star in the Swiss series Délits Mineurs on RTS. A passionate advocate, Sylla co-authored an essay in Noire n’est pas mon métier (2018), addressing racial stereotypes in French cinema, and remains committed to promoting inclusion through her platform and activism.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @assasylla
• Twitter Handle: @assasyllaoff

Personal Life

Assa Sylla is single, with no publicly known romantic partner or children, focusing primarily on her career and advocacy.

Filmography

• Girlhood (2014) – Lady
• Danbé, la tête haute (2014) – Aya Cissoko
• Falco (2015, series)
• Tout, tout de suite (2016)
• Skam France (2018–2020) – Imane
• Mortel (2019) – Naima
• Reusss (2021)
• The Last Mercenary (2021) – Dalila
• Une si longue nuit (2022)
• The Visitor from the Future (2022) – Clara
• Délits Mineurs (upcoming)

Net Worth

Assa Sylla has an estimated net worth of approximately $500,000 USD. Her income is primarily derived from her acting roles in films like Girlhood and The Last Mercenary, as well as series such as Skam France and Mortel.

Also earns from her work in upcoming projects like Délits Mineurs and potential endorsements tied to her social media presence.