Medina El Aidi

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Actress (2008)
Fri Dec 22 2023
By   Samyak

Medina El Aidi is a French-based child actor. She is known for her role in the controversial French drama movie "Cuties". The movie came under heavy criticism for showing inappropriate content regarding minors.

Regardless of the criticism Medina gained the attention of the viewer for her role as "Angelica" in the movie "Cuties." Let us explore her life. 

How Old is Medina El Aidi?

Medina El Aidi was born and raised in Paris, France in 2008. Medina was 12 years old when she debuted in her first-ever movie “Cuties”; in 2023 she is 15 years old. 

Medina El Adidi getting her photo clicked without her knowledgeSource: Facebook
Medina El Aidi getting her photo clicked without her knowledge.
Source: Facebook

Medina’s height was about 4’8ft (146cm) and her weight was around 48kg (110 lbs) while she was filming he first movie Cuties. But, with 3 years added to her life, Medina has grown past her previous height and weight.

Medina El Aidi's Career and Occupation

Medina El Aidi is an upcoming actor who debuted in the 2020 French drama film, “Cuties”. The young French actor received much praise and recognition for her talent in her debut movie. The movie initially aired on Netflix, has gotten mixed reviews.

A scene from the movie "Cuties" where the cast members are being delinquentSource: Instagram
A scene from the movie "Cuties" where the cast members are being delinquent.
Source: Instagram

Medina's notable debut in "Cuties" did not go unnoticed, as demonstrated by the movie's performance at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival, where the film won the Directing Jury Award in the World Cinema Dramatic Competition. The award recognized the value of the movie as well as Medina's talent and skill to captivate viewers.

Taking her talent in acting into account it is only a matter of time before the Hollywood film industry takes notice of her. Given her skills as an actor, it is highly probable that she will soon be cast in Hollywood.

Netflix's “Cuties”: Mixed Reviews and Controversy

The French movie, “Cuties” was directed by French director Maïmouna Doucouré. The film features the story of a young immigrant girl from Senegal named Amy. Amy who is from a conservative Muslim background tries to deal with the challenges of puberty by joining the dance group “Cuties.”

The Movie was streamed on the popular movie and series streaming platform Netflix. The movie was given a global platform by Netflix, which contributed to its overall popularity. Even though the French film gained the recognition it also gained criticism and backlash.

The movie "Cuties" faced criticism for showing young girls dancing in ways that some found inappropriate. People said it was making the young actors look too grown-up. 

The director, Maïmouna Doucouré, defended the movie, saying it was meant to make people aware of the challenges girls go through and to talk about how young girls are sometimes seen in a too grown-up way. 

Sneako defending Netflix's Film "Cuties"

Sneako, a content creator popular on YouTube has openly defended the movie "Cuties" in his YouTube Video. Despite the controversy surrounding the movie for hypersexualizing preadolescent girls engaging in proactive dance routines and moves, Sneako claims he liked the movie as it depicts aspects of the Islamic faith.

Sneako's position, in which he seems to defend his appreciation of the movie by linking it to Islamic themes, has drawn a lot of criticism and insult from his followers and audience. 

Concerns regarding the sexualization of young girls and the handling of delicate subjects are two of the many issues raised by the "Cuties" controversy. 

A portion of Sneako's audience did not agree with his take on the film, which sparked criticism and made people wonder about his views on the moral and creative aspects of it.

Medina's Physical Appearance

Medina as a teenager has a cute a charming personality. Additionally what adds to her appealing style are her glasses which enhance her already adorable personality's charm. 

Medina El Aidi in the movie "Cuties" where she is laying besides Youssouf AbdillahiSource: Instagram
Medina El Aidi in the movie "Cuties" where she is lying on the bed.
Source: Instagram

Physically she has a petite figure. She stands at 4 feet and 11 inches tall and weighs around 50kg. She has long dark brown hair with brown eyes complementing her long hair, highlighting her facial features and adding to her overall attractiveness. 

Is Medina El Aidi Dating?

Dating as a teenager in this day and age is common and it is an experience that helps in their overall social and emotional growth but currently, Medina is not dating anyone. She is single like another TV personality, Lizzy Musi

As of now, no public information about Medina's dating life has been revealed but Medina may have a secret boyfriend behind closed doors? 

Medina's Social Media Presence

While Medina does have an Instagram account (@medina.el.aidi) she currently has zero posts and has her account private maybe cause of the backlash faced by the movie "Cuties". 

On her Instagram, she has 175 followers and zero following and has kept a low profile on her social media. She also has a Pinterest account as well but has not posted any content. 

Even though she doesn't post anything herself, her pins reveal that she loves good food and is interested in the latest fashion trends. It's her way of showing what she likes without having to write or share a lot.

How Much is Medina El Aidi's Net Worth?

Medina's net worth is estimated to be around $100,000 like another American Actress Carmen Llywelyn with her revenue coming from her acting career and her role in the movie "Cuties". She was reportedly making money from her social media but stopped after all the criticism.

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