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Born and raised in Morocco, Youssef grew up with Americans and Moroccans after attending an American School. He speaks four languages fluently, including English, French, Italian, and Moroccan Arabic. He is a past member of the Royal Shakespeare Company and a graduate of Bard College in upstate New York. He also attended the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts (LAMDA) in London, England where he resides.

Macha Méril was born on 3 September 1940 in Rabat, French Protectorate in Morocco [now Morocco]. She is an actress and producer, known for Deep Red (1975), Belle de Jour (1967) and Vagabond (1985). She was previously married to Michel Legrand and Gian Vittorio Baldi.

Hicham began his journey up the production ladder starting out as an PA then as a First Assistant Director. After a few years he decided he was ready to produce and started his company which would go on to be among the industry leaders in Production Services for large scale international productions wishing to film in Morocco and he's also the first in the region to develop, produce and direct Hollywood Feature Films, as he first did with Redemption Day staring Andy Garcia among many others. Today, he's based between Los Angeles, where he develops and produces his feature films, and Morocco where he offers production services for numerous large scale international features, TV shows and commercials.

Little known by the general public, Moroccan-born Amidou can nevertheless boast an onstage and on screen career spanning almost five decades. Appearing in French films most of the time, he also worked in Morocco, in Tunisia and in American action movies like William Friedkin's 'The Sorcerer' and 'Rules of Engagement', John Frankenheimer's 'Ronin' and Tony Scott's 'Spy Game'. Good-looking and charming, Amidou can easily become frightening and threatening. He is as convincing in the role of a friendly blue collar in 'Smic Smac Smoc' as in that of a dim-witted henchman in 'Fleur d'Oseille'. To be fair, he appeared more often as a dropout or a thug than as positive figure, but this is due to the fact that he started his career in the nineteen sixties, when French cinema was not yet ready to show a North African as just another citizen. Had Amidou debuted later he would have landed more rewarding roles like those now interpreted by Roschdy Zem or Sami Bouajila. Born in 1942 in Rabat, Amidou Ben Messaoud was the son of a justice of the peace and the nephew of the owner of several movie theaters, which gave him the opportunity to see lots of films. On the other hand, the young boy discovered at school that, although he was a bad pupil, he could captivate an audience when, during French lessons, he told and mimicked fables by La Fontaine. Later on, he studied drama at the Conservatoire de Paris and was immediately hired by Jean-Louis Barrault in 1961. Noticed by Jean Genet while he was rehearsing for a bit part, he was given the role of Said instead. At the same time, Claude Lelouch gave him his first part in 'Le Propre de l'Homme' Amidou would then appear in nine other films directed by Lelouch, who also gave him his only starring role in a French movie entitled 'La Vie, l'Amour, la Mort', a pamphlet against the death penalty. Kept busy by the big screen, Amidou was less active in the theatre but played a one man show in the late 1990s ('Le Piston') and held the lead in Mehdi Charef's '1962' in 2005. He also occasionally appeared on TV. Lately Amidou has been honored twice - and quite deservedly so. He was indeed awarded two best actor prizes, one at the Cairo International Festival, for Leila Triquie's 'Poursuite' (2005) and the other at the Tangiers Film Festival for 'Ici et Là' by Rachid Boutounès (2005)

Myriem Roussel was born on 26 December 1962 in Rabat, Morocco. She is an actress, known for Hail Mary (1985), The Devils of Monza (1987) and The Venus Trap (1988).

Karim Kharbouch (born November 9, 1984), better known by his stage name French Montana, is an American rapper, singer , songwriter, producer, entrepreneur, and record executive. Born and raised in Morocco, he immigrated to the United States with his family when he was 13. He is the founder of Coke Boys Records, and its predecessor Cocaine City Records. In 2012, he signed a joint-venture recording deal with Bad Boy Records and Maybach Music Group.

Kharbouch released his mix-tape debut in 2007 and in 2010, had a breakthrough with the single "Choppa Choppa Down". He released his debut studio album Excuse My French on May 21, 2013. In July 2017, Montana released his second studio album, Jungle Rules, which peaked at number three on the Billboard 200. The album was supported by the single "Unforgettable", featuring Swae Lee, which became Montana's first song as lead artist to reach the top 10 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

In 1996, at the age of 13, Kharbouch left Morocco with his parents and younger brother for New York City, where they settled in the South Bronx. Kharbouch spoke only his native languages of Moroccan Darija and French when he first arrived, and learned English in the streets and in the Bronx high schools of Lehman and Roosevelt. After struggling for two years, his father decided they would move back to Casablanca, but his mother opted to stay back with their children citing lack of opportunities back home. His mother was pregnant with his youngest brother at the time, who was born in the United States shortly after his father departed for Morocco. With three children, his mother was dependent on welfare for financial support. Kharbouch eventually found himself the primary breadwinner for the family.

Malika Borghese was born on 1 September 1959 in Rabat, Morocco. She is an actress, known for Searching for Bobby D (2005), The Arrogant (1988) and The Dangerous (1995). She has been married to Paul Borghese since 10 September 1995. She was previously married to Sam Kinison.

Bernard Queysanne was born on 9 June 1944 in Rabat, French Protectorate in Morocco [now Morocco]. He is a director and assistant director, known for The Man Who Sleeps (1974), The Pocket Lover (1978) and Il était un musicien (1978).

Roland Giraud was born on 14 February 1942 in Rabat, French Protectorate in Morocco [now Morocco]. He is an actor, known for The Gilded Cage (2013), Three Men and a Cradle (1985) and Elle voit des nains partout! (1982). He has been married to Maaike Jansen since 1966. They have one child.

Othmane Benzakour was born on 11 May 1985 in Rabat, Morocco. Othmane is a producer, known for Al Massira: la Marche Verte (2016), Lotfi Nhila (2022) and Inwi V.I.P (2019).

Bruno Pradal was born on 17 July 1949 in Rabat, French Protectorate in Morocco [now Morocco]. He was an actor, known for L'adieu aux as (1982), La conquête du ciel (1980) and Les faucheurs de marguerites (1974). He was married to Joëlle Portal. He died on 19 May 1992 in Saran, Loiret, France.

Khalil Oubaaqa was born in Rabat, Morocco. He is an actor, known for Triple A (2023), Ransomed (2023) and L'attente en 3 actes (2015).

Tarik Rmili was born on 9 July 1981 in Rabat, Morocco. He is an actor, known for The Good Boss (2021), Mosul (2019) and Mary (2024).

Saad Lamjarred was born on 7 April 1985 in Rabat, Morocco. He is a composer and actor, known for Daba Teziane (2019), Saad Lamjarred & Shreya Ghoshal: Guli Mata (2023) and Saad Lamjarred: Salam (2019).

Meryem Benm'Barek-Aloïsi was born on 21 July 1984 in Rabat, Morocco. She is a director and writer, known for Sofia (2018), Jennah (2014) and Behind the Palm Trees (2025).

Leïla Slimani was born on 3 October 1981 in Rabat, Morocco. She is an actress and writer, known for Wake Up Morocco (2006), Perfect Nanny (2019) and The Perfect Nanny.

Claude Titre was born on 30 December 1930 in Rabat, French Protectorate in Morocco [now Morocco]. He was an actor, known for Bob Morane (1964), La maison des bories (1970) and Les hauts de Hurlevent (1968). He died on 29 January 1985 in Paris, Île-de-France, France.

Born in Rabat, the actor received a strict religious education before receiving modern education at the Mohammedia School, where he did his primary studies. He then pursued secondary studies at the Mohamed V high school in Rabat and worked at the same time as a teacher of the Arabic language. He became interested in theater and began working with the Al Mâamora theater company in 1948, before entering a theater school under the supervision of the Ministry of Youth and was directed by, among others, André Voisin, Charles Le Nick, Pierre Richy and Abdellah Chekroun. He also distinguished himself in the National Theater Troupe founded in 1953. He also worked in film, radio, television, and voice dubbing.

After Moroccan independence, he was actively involved in the influence of Moroccan theater, teaching from 1956-58 the art of rhetoric and eloquence at the Institute of Theatrical Research. In 1982, his performance in 'The Black Stallion', earned him international recognition. In 1986, he appeared in Gary Nelson's 'Allan Quatermain and the City of Lost Gold'. Other significant roles included the Moroccan films 'Brahim Yach?' by Nabil Lahlou (1982) and 'Caftan d'amour' by Moumen Smihi (1988). In 1990, he made his last film appearance in 'The Riders of Glory' by Souheil Ben Barka.

Raoul André was born on 24 May 1916 in Rabat, French Protectorate in Morocco [now Morocco]. He was a director and writer, known for Mission spéciale à Caracas (1965), Le Village de la colère (1947) and Une nuit à Megève (1953). He was married to Louise Carletti. He died on 3 November 1992 in La Garenne-Colombes, Hauts-de-Seine, France.

Kisu was raised by his mother in a troubled neighborhood in Missouri and had to fight at school to keep his lunch money. He started his martial arts training there at the age of 6. When he left school he joined the military and special forces for 6 years. Meanwhile Kisu became skilled in Muay Thai and Tae Kwon Do. Oveseas he met his teacher Ken Hui and has studied there ever since. Kisu is now an expert in Northern Shaolin. He has earned the title Sifu. He's a great fighter since he was able to survive the underground fights in California, where he made a lot of money.

Years ago the arts was spread across the world. A great teacher came to the USA to pass the tradition. That teacher was Master So Bin Yuen. He taught the arts to Master Ken Hui in Los Angeles. Master Hui is Kisu's teacher. Kisu himself has traveled the whole world to become even better and hangs out with his best friends who are also martial artists. Some of his friends and co-stars are the famous T.J. Storm and Eric Lee.

Kisu is an accomplished athlete and gymnast. He used his skills as can been seen on television in his roles as an actor or stuntman. Some of the most famous productions are Power Rangers and Shootfighter 1. He also choreographed for The Powr Rangers. Besides acting he was also a bodyguard to many stars. Kisu also appeared in many theaters and is a skilled snowboarder and motorcycle rider.

Kisu has a daughter and four well disciplined sons. Two of which are martial arts champions in Chinese Forms and Fighting. The oldest separated from the Army after two deployments to Iraq, and is now in school majoring in Computer Animation and Game Design.

King Mohamed VI was born on 21 August 1963 in Rabat, Morocco.

Saïda Fakher is a Moroccan-Dutch actress, writer, and producer with a dynamic career that bridges the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East. Renowned for her versatility and cross-cultural perspective, Saïda has earned accolades for her work in acting, writing, and producing. She refined her craft through rigorous training at the Dutch Academy of Performing Arts and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles.

Currently, Saïda is engaged in international production deals across Los Angeles, Toronto, London, and Amsterdam. She serves as the Executive Producer for the RiverRock feature film "Disinformation" and stars in the TV series "Brenda Live". Beyond her on-screen roles, she develops new unscripted content for Mark Johnson, President of RiverRock Real. Saïda's ambition and creative vision align perfectly with RiverRock's mission to produce content that captivates and inspires a global audience.

Yassine Fennane - nicknamed "Okine" - was born September 14, 1978 in Rabat, Morocco.

After studying arts in Paris, he wrote and directed his first short film Little wound in 2002. After a few experiences assistant director, he wrote several screenplays brought to the screen by other filmmakers whose Destin family short Younes Reggab. In 2004, he wrote and directed three short films, Danger Man, The future is now and white shirt, black tie, which will be followed by Trust fighter. From 2005, he produced three TV movies in the Film Industry project / Made in Morocco (production Nabil Ayouch) - Go Back to Hell, Brave and Agadir Underground, El Haykel "Skeleton" is his first feature film. He realized with Ali El Mejboud - Series One hour in hell Al Aoula chain.

His father was a commercial director, became involved in politics and then entered the French Senate. After school, de Villepin studied law and literature. He then attended the École Nationale d''Administration in Paris. He became involved early on with the French Gaullists, whose party initially operated as the RPR and then, since 2002, as the UMP. In 1980 de Villepin entered the diplomatic service. He was initially responsible for African and Malagasy affairs for the French Foreign Ministry until 1984.

From 1984 to 1989, de Villepin worked as press officer at the French Embassy in Washington and from 1989 to 1992 as deputy ambassador of France in Delhi, India. In 1992/93 he worked again at the Foreign Ministry in Paris as representative for Africa and Madagascar. De Villepin was appointed chief of staff to Foreign Minister Alain Juppe in 1993; He held this position until 1995. In 1995, he was promoted to Secretary General of the Presidential Office under the new French President Jacques Chirac, serving in this capacity until 2002, becoming one of the French head of state's closest confidants.

On May 7, 2002, de Villepin was appointed Foreign Minister. In this role, in February 2003, together with the German government, he led the European opposition to the US war of aggression against Iraq. The French foreign minister attracted international attention for his unyielding stance on the issue at the United Nations Assembly. At the end of March 2004, de Villepon moved to the post of French Interior Minister. In this office, he primarily took up the fight against radical Islamism in France and introduced stricter regulations for immigration.

As a result of the negative result of a referendum on the EU constitution on May 29, 2005, Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin resigned. President Chirac then appointed de Villepin as the new French head of government on May 31, 2005. After Nicolas Sarkozy's victory in the French presidential election, de Villepin handed over his letter of resignation to outgoing President Jacques Chirac on May 15, 2007. In addition to his diplomatic and political activities, de Villepin also distinguished himself as a writer. He has already published books on French culture and a biography of Napoleon.

Dominique de Villepin is married and has three children.

Abdou Achouba was born on 25 April 1950 in Rabat, French Protectorate in Morocco [now Morocco]. He is a producer, known for Le voyage étranger (1992) and Cinématon (1972).