Karidja Touré Biography: Age, Boyfriend, Net Worth, Movies, Height, Parents, Career

Karidja Touré, is a French actress celebrated for her breakout role as Marieme, alias “Vic,” in Céline Sciamma’s Girlhood (2014), which earned her a César Award nomination for Most Promising Actress.

Her raw and authentic performance in the coming-of-age drama about a teenager navigating life in a tough Paris suburb brought her international acclaim.

Since her debut, she has appeared in films like The Midwife (2017), Versus (2019), and In Your Hands (2018), showcasing her versatility across genres.

Profile

• Full Name: Karidja Touré
• Stage Name: Karidja Touré
• Born: 14 February, 1994
• Age: 31 years old
• Birthplace: Bondy, Seine-Saint-Denis, France
• Nationality: French
• Occupation: Actress
• Height: 1.71 m
• Parents: Mr. Touré, Mrs. Touré
• Siblings: 2
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: Approximately $1 million

Early Life and Education

Karidja Touré was born on February 14, 1994, in Bondy, a suburb of Paris, France, to parents whose names are unknown but can be referred to as, Mr. Touré and Mrs. Touré, with her father working as an estate agent and her mother as a childcare worker.

Raised in Paris’s 15th arrondissement alongside an older sister and a younger brother. She attended Lycée Edgar Quinet, pursuing a professional baccalaureate in accounting before enrolling in a BTS assistant-manager program.

Her passion for acting emerged unexpectedly when she was scouted at 18, leading her to prioritize her acting career over further formal education. Her ethnicity is Ivorian, reflecting her parents’ heritage, and her religion is unknown.

Career

Karidja Touré began her acting career in 2014 when she was discovered at the Foire du Trône amusement park in Paris by a casting director for Céline Sciamma’s Girlhood. At 18, with no prior acting experience, she landed the lead role of Marieme, a teen navigating identity and rebellion, earning a César Award nomination for Most Promising Actress and a Chlotrudis Award for Best Actress in 2016.

Her iconic performance, particularly in the memorable Rihanna “Diamonds” scene, marked her as a standout talent. She also appeared in Louane Emera’s music video “Jeune (j’ai envie)” in 2015.

Her career expanded in 2017 with diverse roles, including a patient in Martin Provost’s The Midwife alongside Catherine Deneuve, a supporting part in Cédric Klapisch’s Back to Burgundy, and a lead in Alexandre Castagnetti’s comedy La Colle.

She also played a Roma delinquent in Petr Václav’s Skokan (2017), which premiered at Cannes. In 2019, she starred in Versus and In Your Hands (2018), showcasing her range in drama and thriller genres. Her advocacy for diversity was evident in her contribution to the 2018 book Noire n’est pas mon métier, addressing racial exclusion in French cinema.

Currently, Karidja Touré continues to build her career with selective roles, including a part in Mélissa Drigeard’s Tout nous sourit (2020) and Nils Tavernier’s Ima (2022) alongside singer Dadju. She was set to star as Selika Lazevski, a 19th-century Black equestrian, in a biopic announced in 2017, though the project’s status remains unclear.

A frequent presence at film festivals like Cannes and Deauville, she remains a vocal advocate for representation, drawing from her experiences as a Black actress in France. Her recent work and social media engagement keep her connected to a global audience.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @karidjatoure
• Twitter Handle: @karidjatoure

Personal Life

Karidja Touré is single, with no publicly known romantic partner or children, focusing primarily on her acting career and advocacy.

Filmography

• Girlhood (2014) – Marieme, alias “Vic“
• The Midwife (2017) – Madame Naja
• Skokan (2017)
• La Colle (2017)
• Back to Burgundy (2017)
• In Your Hands (2018)
• Versus (2019)
• Tout nous sourit (2020)
• Ima (2022)

Net Worth

Karidja Touré has an estimated net worth of approximately $1 million USD. Her income primarily stems from her acting roles in films like Girlhood, The Midwife, and Versus, as well as appearances in music videos and festival circuits.

Also earns from endorsements and her social media presence, where she engages fans with her fashion and travel content.