Valérie Benguigui was an American actress who is best known for What’s in a Name?, The Class, and I Got a Woman. She was born on July 8, 1961, in Oran, Algeria. She passed away on September 2, 2013, in Paris, France, after battling breast cancer.
Personal and Family Life
Valérie Benguigui was married to Eric Wapler on June 15, 1996, and they had two sons together, César and Abraham. Unfortunately, she died at the age of 47, leaving her family behind. Eric was her partner during her fight against cancer, and he has continued to cherish her memory.
Death and Legacy
Valérie Benguigui died on September 2, 2013, due to complications from breast cancer. Her passing at the young age of 47 was a significant loss to the film community. She is remembered for her diverse roles and memorable performances, contributing much to French cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Jusqu’à toi | 2009-07-29 | Myriam |
| Je préfère qu’on reste amis… | 2005-02-23 | Eva |
| Baby Blues | 2008-11-26 | France Laud |
| Tête de Turc | 2010-03-31 | Yelda |
| Safari | 2009-04-01 | Magalie |
| La Famille Wolberg | 2009-12-02 | Marianne |
| L’italien | 2010-07-07 | Hélène |
| Je déteste les enfants des autres | 2007-07-04 | Louise |
| Reines d’un jour | 2001-10-24 | Stéphanie |
| Comme t’y es belle ! | 2006-05-10 | Alice |
| La Sainte Victoire | 2009-12-02 | Michèle Dalembert |
| Les Invités de mon père | 2010-03-31 | Karine |
| Pur week-end | 2007-05-02 | Véronique Alvaro |
| Le grand rôle | 2004-10-13 | Viviane |
| La Vie d’artiste | 2007-09-05 | Solange |
| Le Prénom | 2012-04-25 | Élisabeth |
| Fiston | 2014-03-12 | Sophie |
| La Vérité si je mens ! | 1997-04-01 | |
| Le Prénom : la pièce de théâtre | 2012-09-19 | Elisabeth |
| Le dindon | 2012-05-22 | Maggy Soldignac |
| Droit dans le mur | 1997-11-19 | l’interprète |
| Rire et Châtiment | 2003-01-28 | Audrey |
| Entre les murs | 2008-09-24 | |
| Les Tuche | 2011-06-30 | Claudia, snob du « Country Club » |
| Jet Set | 2000-06-14 | The Baroness |
| Selon Charlie | 2006-07-27 | Charlie’s mother |
| Mes amis | 1999-06-02 | La cadreuse |
| On a volé Charlie Spencer ! | 1986-12-24 | |
| Deux vies plus une | 2007-10-17 | Valentine |
| Mon père, ma mère, mes frères et mes sœurs | 1999-06-16 | Martine |
| Ces jours heureux | 2002-06-01 | Mme Gabison |
| Palace | 1988-10-29 | Notre-Dame de Lourdes / Louise, la soubrette / Ambassadrice de Bulgarie |