At 51 years old, Arié Elmaleh is on all fronts! After being one of the iconic players of the sixth season of Traîtresthe actor took on an even bigger challenge… This Sunday, June 15, the brother of Gad Elmaleh participated in the French Brazilian jiu-jitsu championshipin the category of blue belts over 50 years old, as told by Dauphiné Libéré. And the least we can say is that the actor was in good shape!
There were eleven fighters ready to do battle, and Arié Elmaleh managed to get through the first three rounds without any problem, with a technique that was visibly very advanced. His favorite catch that allowed him to win three times in a row? The triangle. It was only during the final that the actor finally lost to his opponent, Olivier Garet, thus becoming vice-champion of France. A great title for someone who had never practiced this sport five years ago!
Arié Elmaleh is now aiming for the jiu-jitsu world championships!
In our words, Arié Elmaleh expressed his pride after this exemplary park: “Three months ago, I said I’d be there!…he declared, the silver medal around his neck. “It’s crazy the emotional state it puts you in†, enthused the star. Before continuing: “I’ve done theater, I’ve acted in films, I’ve sung in concerts, but I’ve never had as much stage fright in my life as I do today. I wanted to cry every two minutesI saw my friends in the stands.†A stress that did not prevent him from performing!
In martial arts, Arié Elmaleh found a way to flourish. A sport that has become a therapy, far from the spotlight and fame. On the tatami, only technique and concentration are important. And the actor doesn’t intend to stop there. Building on his success, the Franco-Moroccan artist is already looking to the future. “Next up is the Worlds! I want to compete.â€launched Barbara Schulz’s ex. A new sporting life which is only just beginning!
Arié Elmaleh a longtemps été comparé à son frère Gad Elmaleh
If today Arié Elmaleh has found his place, between his projects on the big screen, on stage and in sport, his beginnings were not easy. Arriving from Morocco to try to become an actor, the young man suffered for a long time from comparison with his brother Gad, who was propelled to the rank of comedy star overnight. At that time, Arié was only 21 years old and became the “brother of”. A label that will be difficult for him to forget. “It’s destabilizing, because we suffer from being constantly compared. Some people thought that I did this job out of mimicry, but not at all. It was a very personal approach.”confided the actor last March to Closer. Today, Arié Elmaleh is paving his own path, and in money please.
