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famous actor creates controversy – La Nouvelle Tribune

From his real name Juan Moreno and Herrera Jimenez, the French actor Jean Reno, very discreet and which is rare in the media, during an interview with the Spanish daily The world, opined on immigration to France, himself being an immigrant. Born on July 30, 1948 in Casablanca, Morocco, his father, linotype designer and mother, seamstress, both from Andalusia in Spain, settled in Morocco to flee the political regime of Franco. In 1968, after his military service in Germany, Jean Reno moved to France with his family to pursue a career in comedy.

As an immigrant, the septuagenarian comedian made remarks that might not please Muslims in France. « When we look at the people who come to live in Europe, we realize that those who integrate are non-Muslims. Those who put laws before religion manage to get by but those who decide to stay in a culture whose foundation is religion will inevitably have problems. At school and in other institutions of the Republic » assumed Jean Reno.

“I am not completely French”

Nevertheless, the actor had admitted that it is still not an obvious thing for immigrants. He himself feels more Spanish than French: « I am not completely French. My name is Gérard Depardieu – with all the friendship I have for Gérard. The French gave me medals, they respect me and me too but my roots are above all Spanish, Andalusian ». Comments made in 2016, which then, did not please everyone.

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