Festival du film français

Last Wednesday I worked at the French Film Festival at the Labia, on Orange Street in Town. I first had a casting in the late afternoon and the had one and a half hours to kill with my mom. We went to Greens on Kloof Street, and had a drink and an amazing prawn, smoked salmon and avo salad.. yum.
After that I went to the labia were we got briefed and I was hostessing at the entrance with another girl Megan. It turned out to be a really cool night. There was really nice snacks, drinks and I met a lot of really cool people (directors, photographers, people from the French consulite), all in all, mostly French people - but all really friendly and interesting.

I also had my first Macaroon!!! Yes, and it was just as amazing as everyone promised :) I first tasted the lemon one which was great but had to try the chocolate (my absolute weakness).

Here is a photo of myself, some of the bartenders, and Marion and Catherine from the French Consulite.

(Photo taken by Ralph Higgo. See link for more: www.iphoto.com)

And here is a picture of my latest favorite food. Have to try.

Au Revoir,
Mowgli

Marion Cotillard

Marion Cotillard is a French actress. She is possibly the most gorgeous person in the world, she always has a friendly sparkle in her eye, she's confident, feminine, talented, proud, and her style is just a whole nother story. Her outfit never seems to dissapoint. Whether it's a blush shirt-dress, paired with navy Jean Paul Gaultier 6 inch platforms or a simple LBD accompanied by a pair of gold buckled Miu Miu ankle boots - she always looks radiant and on top form.

I think I can confidently say after watching "La vie en Rose" she is by far the most talented actress I have ever seen, really you have to see it. She won the Academy Award for Best Actress, BAFTA Award for Best Actress, César for Best Actress and the Golden Globe for Best Actress in Musical for her portrayal of French singer Édith Piaf in La Vie en Rose. She made film history by becoming the first person to win an Academy Award for a French language performance.

Definately one of my role models for so many reasons! Friday tomorrow.. yay.

x x