Jenna Thiam Biography: Ethnicity, Age, Husband, Net Worth, Instagram, Height, Movies, Awards

Jenna Thiam, is a versatile Belgian actress and model.

She is best known for portraying Léna Séguret in the acclaimed supernatural drama series The Returned (Les Revenants).

Thiam has also starred in The Collection, Love Affair(s), Capri-Revolution, The Black Book, and The Green Perfume, earning recognition for her performances in French and European cinema.

Jenna Thiam
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Name:	Jenna Thiam
Born:	December 19, 1990 (age 35 years old)
Place of Birth:	Brussels, Belgium
Nationality:	Belgian
Ethnicity:	Armenian, Belgian, Senegalese, English, French
Height:	5 feet 9 inches (175 cm)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Sydney Thiam, Martine Thiam
Siblings:	1
Spouse:	Salvador Sobral (2018)
Relationship:	Married
Children:	Aïda Thiam Sobral
Occupation:	Actress, Model
Net Worth:	$2 million

Early Life and Education

Jenna Thiam was born on December 19, 1990, in Brussels, Belgium. She is the daughter of Sydney Thiam, a percussionist who once toured with Nina Simone, and Martine Thiam, who worked as a fashion agent in Paris and Brussels.

She is of Armenian, Belgian, Senegalese, English, and French heritage, and her religion is Christianity.

She grew up with one younger brother and developed an interest in acting at the age of four while also working as a child model.

Thiam studied acting at the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute in New York, attended Columbia University for theatre studies, trained at Cours Florent, graduated from the Conservatoire National Supérieur d’Art Dramatique in Paris, and later earned a master’s degree in literature from Paris VIII University.

Career

Jenna Thiam began her professional career as a child model before transitioning into acting.

While studying at the Conservatoire National Supérieur d’Art Dramatique, she landed the role of Léna Séguret in The Returned (Les Revenants).

The series became an international success and established her as one of the rising stars of French-language television.

She reportedly declined a role in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales to complete her acting education.

She has since built a successful career across film and television with appearances in Next Year, Wild Life, Anton Chekhov 1890, The Black Book, Capri-Revolution, Love Affair(s), The Green Perfume, and The Collection.

Her performances have showcased her versatility across drama, romance, historical films, and mystery productions, making her a respected figure in European cinema.

Social Media

• Instagram: @jennathiam

Personal Life

Jenna Thiam, 35 years old, is married to Portuguese singer Salvador Sobral. The couple married on December 29, 2018, in a private ceremony in Lisbon.

The couple welcomed a child Aïda Thiam Sobral in 2022.

She enjoys travelling, literature, cinema, music, and photography. She stands at 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm).

Net Worth

Jenna Thiam has a net worth of $2 million USD. Her income comes from film and television acting, modelling, commercial endorsements, brand partnerships, and other entertainment projects.

Her continued success in French and European productions has contributed steadily to her financial growth.

Filmography

Films

• Le Chant des sirènes (2009) – Short film
• Salaud, on t’aime (We Love You, You Bastard) (2014)
• Next Year (L’Année prochaine) (2014)
• Wild Life (Vie sauvage) (2014)
• Anton Chekhov 1890 (2015)
• The Black Book (2018)
• Capri-Revolution (2018)
• Love Affair(s) (2020)
• The Green Perfume (2022)

Television

• R.I.S. Police Scientifique (2006)
• The Returned (Les Revenants) (2012–2015)
• The Collection (2016)
• Clem
• Carlos Ghosn: The Last Flight (2021)

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