Nadia Tereszkiewicz was born on May 24, 1996 in Versailles. However, she grew up in Cannes, where cinema and the arts are part of everyday life. Her Finnish mother developed a Pilates method, and her Polish father advises series producers. The family environment awakened her artistic sensitivity.
At 4 years old, she joined the Rosella Hightower dance school in Mougins. Thus, she shaped her body and discipline between bars and pointe shoes. This demanding discipline led her to the National Ballet School of Canada. However, at 18, she realized her future lay elsewhere.
First steps in theater and emergence in French cinema
Nadia Tereszkiewicz continued her studies at Lycée Molière in Paris. She enrolled in hypokhâgne and nurtured her love for literature. Then she joined the conservatory of the 18th arrondissement, followed by the free class at Cours Florent. Her cinematic adventure began with a small role in La Danseuse by Stéphanie Di Giusto.
She took on more prominent roles, notably in Sauvages by Dennis Berry. However, it was Only the Animals by Dominik Moll that propelled her into the spotlight. The 2019 Tokyo Festival awarded her the best actress prize, already recognizing her potential for French cinema.
Les Amandiers, birth of a major performance
In 2022, Valeria Bruni Tedeschi entrusted her with a crucial role in Les Amandiers. Nadia portrayed Stella, a double of the director during the time of the theater led by Patrice Chéreau. This intense work captivated critics. Nadia Tereszkiewicz was awarded the César for Most Promising Actress in 2023.
She admitted to immersing herself in her character, away from her loved ones, to feel the full authenticity of the role. "Valeria taught me to accept my vulnerability," she confided. This revelation transformed her approach to acting.
An eclectic journey, a vector of success
After Les Amandiers, Nadia Tereszkiewicz carefully selected her projects. She appeared in Mon crime by François Ozon, a judicial comedy where women reinvent their destinies. She also starred in L’Île rouge by Robin Campillo, which explores France’s colonial past in Madagascar.
In 2024, she shone in Rosalie by Stéphanie Di Giusto, where she played a woman with hirsutism in 19th-century France. Her performance combined determination and sensitivity. Nadia drew from her readings and experiences to bring this complex role to life.
Belladone, a futuristic and poetic exploration
In March 2025, Alanté Kavaïté unveiled Belladone. Nadia Tereszkiewicz played a nurse on an isolated island. Seniors there escape an intrusive system and seek freedom. This character questions the boundary between benevolence and control. The filmmaker described the actress as "a magnetic volcano."
Nadia‘s stage power draws from her past as a dancer and her literary references. Bergson, Proust, and Chekhov nourish her reflection. They fuel her aspiration for interiority and nuance.
A discreet commitment in the service of art
Nadia Tereszkiewicz is rarely seen on social media. She prefers to discuss her work rather than her personal life. "One must preserve intimacy," she emphasizes. However, she addresses sensitive topics like her Lutheran faith or her fear of dementia.
Her friendships are few but strong. She surrounds herself with director Monia Chokri and Clara Bretheau, whom she met on the set of Les Amandiers. Together, they cultivate a bold vision of the acting profession.
Nadia Tereszkiewicz, hope of French cinema
At 28, Nadia Tereszkiewicz embodies a new face of French cinema. She claims demanding choices and a quest for authenticity. Each role becomes an intimate exploration and a dialogue with the audience.
Her Franco-Finnish dual culture brings a unique sensitivity that appeals to demanding directors. Thanks to her atypical journey and artistic curiosity, she stands out in a changing world. Nadia Tereszkiewicz is already among the essential actresses of her generation, driven by a thirst for truth and a talent recognized by international critics.
