The Swimmers Actress Nathalie Issa Wiki |Bio

Nathalie Issa (born in 1993) is a 29 years old budding French actress who has been part of the film industry since 2018. She is the younger sister of Manal Issa, the actress who people recognize because of the role she played in Khalil Joreige’s movie “Memory Box,” which hit cinemas in 2021.

The acting journey of Nathalie began after she starred as protagonist Raya in Wissam Charaf’s 27-minute-long short movie “Unforgettable Memory of a Friend.” The film’s story spins around a high school where a 13-years-old genius student tries to attract Raya’s attention.

In 2022, Issa’s acting career touched new heights after being featured alongside her sister Manal in a Netflix film called “The Swimmers.” The story of the OTT giant’s film is woven around the real-life struggles of Syrian swimmers Sarah Mardini and Yusra Mardini, who participated in the Rio Olympics (2016).

What is Nathalie Issa’s Age?

According to sources, Nathalie Issa (age 29) took birth in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, in 1993. She belongs to an Arabic family, as her parents are originally from Lebanon. Issa herself spent a few years in Lebanon before returning to Paris after the Lebanon-Israel conflict. Just like her sister, Manal, Nathalie also loves playing PS games in front of her TV.

None from the Issa family ever thought about becoming an actor until Manal stepped into the film industry, and after the release of “Parisienne” in 2015, Nathalie also started dreaming about becoming an artist.

On the one hand, Nathalie focused on her studies; on the other hand, she also focused on polishing her acting skills. Once Manal gained fame and established herself as an actress, her younger sister also connected with a talent management agency and began looking for opportunities.

Nathalie Issa’s Acting Career

Until Issa debuted, she practiced intensively at a local theatre which not only removed her stage fear but also helped her be more comfortable in front of the camera.

Eventually, Wissam Charaf approached her and offered her to play the lead female character in his short film “Unforgettable Memory of a Friend.” The young girl first read the script and got so impressed with the storyline that she signed up for it.

Nathalie’s second acting job was with her sister Manal in a movie titled “My Favorite Fabric.” In this Syrian film director, Gaya Jiji filmed the Issa sisters alongside Amani Ibrahim, Ula Tabari, Mariah Tannoury, and Wissam Fares.

In 2021, everybody got shocked when it came out that Nat and Manal were picked to play the role of famous Olympic swimmers Yusra and Sarah Mardini in a Netflix production, “The Swimmers.” Sally El Hosaini directed the film, and she tried to build a masterpiece that could tell people about the hardships refugees go through.

Nathalie Issa Q&A

Ques: How old is Nathalie Issa?

Ans: 29 (as of 2022).

Ques: Who played the part of Yusra Mardini in “The Swimmers”?

Ans: Nathalie Issa.

Ques: What is the ethnicity of Nathalie Issa?

Ans: She is Arabic.

Ques: Is Nathalie Issa married?

Ans: No.

Ques: How tall is Nathalie Issa?

Ans: 5 feet 3 inches.