Sofia Boutella was born on April 3, 1982, in Bab El Oued, Algiers, Algeria. She first gained fame as a professional dancer, especially through her work as a backup dancer for Madonna.
Her transition to acting brought her international recognition, notably for her roles in films such as Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014) and The Mummy (2017), where her performance in the title role established her status in Hollywood.
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