The comedian so popular with the public explained in 20h30 this Sunday on France 2 the reasons why he did not complete the administrative procedures to obtain French citizenship.
He is one of the most popular comedians in France but does not have French nationality. Gad Elmaleh, 53, is an emblematic figure of the French cultural landscape. From the big screen to the stages of Parisian theaters, the man has enjoyed great success for almost 20 years thanks to his imitation skills and his well-placed humor. However, although the actor has lived in France for several years, he has never acquired nationality.
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In an interview given to France 2 in 20h30 Sunday January 5, the artist revealed why he did not have French nationality: « I do not have a French passport, I do not have French citizenship. It's not a belief. To be very honest, I started the process a long time ago, and it was so much work that I gave up, he explained. I liked the idea of being an immigrant in France for whom things are going very well and who lives the life of the French, who does not need to become French to be loved, appreciated, helped initially by the French . »
This story, however, does not prevent the comedian from remaining influential in the French cultural landscape. Gad Elmaleh presents his latest show entitled Himselfat the Dôme de Paris from January 28. He will then be on tour throughout France until June 2025.
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