Macha Tukenova

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I was born in Semipalatinsk, in the former USSR, near Siberia, where I lived until I was seventeen. I then went on to study medicine in Saint Petersburg before moving to France, where I worked for several years in the medical field — first as a nurse, and later completing a PhD.

Despite this scientific background, I never forgot my years in musical theatre — without a doubt, the happiest time of my adolescence. The joy of performing, embodying characters, and telling stories has always stayed with me.

Having grown up in the USSR, within a culture and environment so different from that of France, I carry a unique perspective and emotional depth — a life experience that deeply enriches my work as an actress.

A few years ago, I decided to follow this passion fully. I put my medical career on hold to dedicate myself entirely to acting and cinema. I trained for two years at Philippe Landoulsi’s Studio in Paris, attended masterclasses with Jack Waltzer and Jean-Bernard Feitussi, and completed training with Giles Foreman (in English).

Today, acting has become an essential part of my life. I hope to keep growing in this world, to collaborate with inspiring directors and artists, and to live fully from this passion that has always been part of me.


Macha Tukenova
41-47 yearsParis (FR)
Genderfemale
Acting age41-47 years
Place of birthSemipalatinsk
NationalityFrench, Russian
Main professionActor
Working permitsEuropean Union (EU-27)
Driver's licensesB - Car
Eye colorgreen yellow
Hair colordark blond(e)
Height (cm)170
Weight (in kg)58
Ethnicity and heritageWhite or Caucasian, Mixed
Statureslim, athletic / training
LanguagesRussian(native)EnglishFrench
AccentsRussian
SportGolfMountain bikeRunningSwimmingTennis
DanceDiscoSalsa
PitchSoprano
SingingChanson
Training
Other professional training
2022
Giles Foreman Centre for Acting
2020
Jean Bernard Feitussi
2019
Jack Waltzer
2017 – 2019
Studio d'acting de Philippe LANDOULSI (Paris)
Film
2025
Les Tourmentés (Cinema film)
La témoigne de mariage (SUP)
Lucas Belvaux UGC
2023
Les âmes soeurs (Feature film)
infirmière
André Téchiné Curiosa films
2022
L'homme parfait (Feature film)
danseuse (OTH)
Xavier Duringer
2022
Tout est gris (Medium length film)
Magalie (LR)
Philippe Landoulsi
2020
ADERSS20 (Fashion movie)
professeur (ELR)
Agathe Riedinger
2019
L'ÉTAU (Short film)
Astrid (LR)
Philippe Landoulsi
2018
Bonhomme (Feature film)
infirmière (EFR)
Marion Vernoux Orange studio, UGC
2018
Le suicide de Emma Peeters (Feature film)
cliente du salon de coiffure (OTH)
Nicole PALO Imagine Films Distribution (Belgique)
2017
Emancipation (Short film)
Élise (SUP)
MBA ESC
Television
2025
Escort Boys (TV movie (series))
barmaide (EFR)
Ruben Alves Amazon Prime Video
Internet
2017
Tango Charlie Le latte chaud (Mini series)
Commercial
Nexety (Commercial)
IBIS Business (Commercial)
2018
LIDL Voyage (Commercial)