How Sofia Boutella Became the Queen of Sci-Fi

Sofia Boutella is an Algerian-French actress and dancer. Born on April 3, 1982, in Bab El Oued, Algiers, Algeria, she has gained recognition for her talent in both dancing and acting. She began classical dance education at age five, began rhythmic gymnastics at age ten and joined the French national team at age 18. She later attended Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. Her mother is an architect and her father, Safy Boutella, is a jazz musician. In 1992, the family moved from Algeria to France.