Thursday June 27, 2024, Elie Semoun gave an interview to Gala magazine. The opportunity for the actor to discuss the disability of his son, Antoine, suffering from Asperger’s syndrome, who still lives with him.
In 1995, Elie Semoun became the father of Antoine, who suffered from Asperger’s syndrome.
Elie Semoun shares his admiration for his son’s difference, highlighting his combativeness and his unique talent as a painter recognized under the name of Andy Santori.
The actor and comedian expresses his pride in his son’s achievements, highlighting his success in the art world and his unique approach to life.
In 1995, Elie Semoun became a father for the first time. If the actor was delighted by the arrival of his son, Antoine, he had difficulty accepting that he had Asperger’s syndrome. Thursday June 27, 2024, in the columns of Gala, he explained, speaking directly to his son: “I wanted you to be like the others and it exasperated me that you didn’t have the same desires as them. I was in denial“.
Born at 5 and a half months of pregnancy, Antoine weighed only 750 grams at birth. “His early life was chaotic. It made him a combative and different child”analyzed Elie Semoun, before slipping with humor: “I have always admired his fantasyshe even inspired me to do a sketch where I laughed about her obsession with pad thai.”.
Elie Semoun: “This difference is its richness”
Today, the actor and comedian is a proud dad. “My son is different, but I love that difference. He has been reduced to an autistic child because he suffers from a slight Asperger’s syndrome, but that difference is his wealth.”he estimated before slipping: “To paraphrase the title of Artus’ film, Antoine, he has something more, not less“.
Today, Antoine, who calls himself Andy Santori, is a recognized painter. During this interview, Elie Semoun revealed that he created his works in his room, specially designed for his work. “He doesn’t really care if he has paint under his shoes. We can track him around the house. In a few years, it might be worth a lot… but in the meantime, I’ve erased everything.”the star revealed with humor.
Elie Semoun: “Antoine has crazy talent”
Sunday March 31, 2024, Elie Semoun gave an interview to the Tribune du Dimanche and assured that his son “exhibits and sells his paintings without any difficulty“. “Antoine has crazy talent and is my greatest pride”, he added. Today, painting gives meaning to his son’s life.
On his site, Antoine shared: “I have never been able to find the words, I do not have the formulas, these thousand and one ways of acting on a daily basis that seem banal to you but which, for me, are mysterious, impossible. I do not have the codes, it is not a posture, a desire to stand out, I do not understand them. This way of being has long been difficult for me, I have endured mockery and mockery, I have isolated myself even more. I have walled myself up in solitude. When I encountered color, at the museum, it immediately dressed my life.”.
