Nice Premium spoke with actress, dancer, and singer Alexia Degremont, known from the show Chante on France 2 (with Priscilla). She would like to film on the French Riviera, where she was born.
Alexia Degremont was recently present at the “TV Heroes” festival in Beausoleil, where she reunited with her fans from the Riviera. She was back on France 2, the channel that launched her career, in the series “La faute à Rousseau”. The artist from Antibes shared about her ongoing projects and aspirations.
Have you been filming recently?
“I filmed a movie in Italy, Rapiscimi, where I played one of the main roles. At the moment, I have a full-time contract with an opera in Geneva. I’m returning to my roots by dancing until the end of December. It’s a beautiful adventure to be back on stage.”
Why turn to opportunities abroad?
“I have Italian roots. I started working in Italy a few years ago, thanks to my former agent. I landed a role in season 2 of the series Paura di amare. I have an agent there now.”
Do you want to do theater again?
“Yes, I have a project coming up with Séverine Ferrer, on violence against women. There are about forty actresses involved.”
Could you choose between acting, singing, and dancing?
“No, they complement each other for me. Each nourishes me differently. In France, it’s unfortunate that artists are labeled. Cinema, theater, and television tend to be separated, but they actually form a whole. I spent several years primarily as an actress, and now I’m returning as a dancer, but everything contributes to my craft today.”
What do you prefer about your profession?
“This freedom to be reborn each day, with something unexpected. We reinvent ourselves each time and self-reflect. Every new project is an artistic and human adventure. I love immersing myself when I perform, living multiple lives and exploring parts of myself that I might not delve into in my personal life.”
You are close to your audience and accessible.
“The greatest satisfaction in this profession, beyond what we do, is to see the emotion in the fans’ eyes. It’s worth more than gold. The goal of this profession is to successfully convey emotions. We do what we love, but it’s not always simple. A lot is shown of the glamor, but there’s also the other side of it. It can be a destructive profession; you need to be very passionate.”
Would you like to do a musical again?
“Yes, I love it. Everything comes together. We sing, we dance, and we perform.”
What does the series Chante mean to you?
“It’s the foundation of my acting career. It taught me a lot and nurtured me. Television is such a complex format. It moves very fast; you need to be ready immediately. It’s very formative. It gave me a taste for acting.”
You’ve mentioned the labels in France. Is being a well-known TV actress a barrier to transitioning to film?
“For me, no. I haven’t been pigeonholed into too many recurring roles. I’ve worked on different television projects. Indeed, the divide is very pronounced in France.”
Are you attached to the French Riviera?
“Yes, very much. We have such a wonderful and rich region, on all levels. It’s necessarily a very vibrant place. As time goes by, I become more aware of it because I’ve traveled a lot. I realize now how incredible this region is. I would love to return to my roots, with more productions and artistic projects happening here.”
Don’t you miss the region?
“A lot. Less at the moment, because I’ve been returning frequently due to the lockdowns, so I’ve taken advantage of it more. I really wish to come back more often.”
Apart from these past two years, were you able to return regularly to Antibes before?
“I tried as much as I could, over a weekend. It’s not exactly what I would have wanted. I’ve always managed to find ways to make short trips back and forth.”
You are an ambassador for the international association Cardimed, which provides medical aid to those in need. Can you tell me about this commitment?
“The founder Chris Zollner was inspired by David Luu’s Heart Fund association, a cardiac surgeon who operates on children worldwide. Cardimed was created to maximize medical aid. I’m delighted to represent it.”
