Brahim Rachiki
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| Brahim Rachiki | |
|---|---|
| Born | 17 March 1979 Belgium |
| 💼 Occupation | Actor, Dancer, Choreographer, Director. |
| 📆 Years active | 1991 |
| 🌐 Website | https://www.brahimrachiki.com |
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Brahim Rachiki is a Belgian actor, dancer and choreographer. He was born on March 17, 1979 in Etterbeek, Belgium. He is the 4th of 5 children. His parents are of Moroccan origin.
He discovers dance thanks to his brothers and is passionate about cinema from an early age. He is self-taught and was inspired by Madonna, Paula Abdul, Michael Jackson to learn dance. He specializes in hip-hop, vogue, bboying and popping, and contemporary.
At the age of 12, he meets Laurent Brandenbourger, a Belgian director, who makes him shoot in short films. He had to give up the idea of making movies, his parents refusing to let him stop his studies. He is exclusively passionate about dance and makes it his profession.
In 2001 he formed the crew "The Outsiders" He is surrounded by the best dancers of the discipline in Belgium. He walked the runway for Elvis Pompilio, which opened the door to modeling, he then posed for brands like Levis and many photographers including Bernard Bertrand. He continues in parallel his career as a dancer and dances for European artists such as DJ Yves de Ruyter, DJ Darick, Da Boy Tommy, The moon, Paradisio, T-Spoon. He travels the world and tours in countries such as Japan, Russia, and throughout Europe.
He is the choreographer of Clémentine Célarié for her play, Madame sans chaine.
He then moved to the United States in Los Angeles and collaborated with many international stars: Sam Pete, Chris Brown, Pussycat Dolls, mims, Gnarls Barkley, ... and danced for renowned choreographers such as Travis Payne, Kevin Maher, Ed Moore, Popping taco, Michael Rooney, Marguerite Derricks, Rich and Tone Talauega.
He participates in television shows such as MTV Movie Awards, MTV Music Awards ... as a dancer.
In 2008, he choreographed the famous title "Vogue" on Madonna's Sticky and Sweet tour. He was wrongly accused of having an affair with Madonna following this collaboration, confusing him with Brahim Zaibat.
In the wake, he works with Ed Moore on the tour of Janet Jackson "Life is discipline" directed by Gil Duldulalo.
In 2009 he collaborates with Travis Payne, Michael Jackson's choreographer, for the "This is it" tour for which he is second assistant choreographer directed by Kenny Ortega. After the tragic death of the King of Pop, he decided to put his career as a choreographer and dancer on hold. He turns again to the cinema.
He made a few appearances in the world of advertising and was photographed by David Lachapelle. Continues in Paris a training in the laboratory of the actor with Helene Zidi and Célia Grenier Deferre.
He is called back to choreograph the artist Saad Lamjareed[1], famous Moroccan artist, and also participates in the videoclip of the song Ghaltana. He participates in the international tour of the singer.
In 2016, he is a member of the jury for the Battle of Year Benelux which referees hip-hop and breakdance battles. He is also vice-champion Benelux of the discipline in 2004.
He choreographed for Nawell Madani in her tour "c'est moi la plus Belge" and participated in her film "c'est tout pour moi".
In 2017, he choreographed with Igor Caruge (Griskha) and Bintou Dembelé, Les Indes galantes for the short film by Clément Cogitore, nominated for the Césars 2019, in the best short film category.
In 2018, he landed a role in the film Beirut (Operation Beirut) by Brad Anderson.
In 2019, he won the award for best choreographer with Travis Payne. He is also one of the main actors in the video presentation of the iPhone 11 during the Apple keynote.
He is also the choreographer of artists such as Miguel, and collaborates with Aisha Francis, dancer and choreographer on heels, who has trained some of the biggest artists including Beyoncé, to name a few.
He lands a co-starring role in an episode of the Ridley Scott produced series Strange Angel. Another role in the film of the director-producer Hicham Hajji Redemption Day and gives the line to Samy Naceri, alongside Andy Garcia, Robert Keppner, ... in this film which should be released in 2020. He collaborates with directors such as Ace Norton, Amir Rouani,
Brahim rachiki continues his ascension in the world of cinema.
Because there is not just one way to express:[edit]
Brahim Rachiki is well known that he has different manners to express himself and contribute in anyway to share inspiration, learn and support either as Speaker, Choreographer| Artistic/Creative Director, find bellow his most accomplishments as:
Actor:[edit]
- 2022: The Old Man (TV Series) role as a Security Supervisor episode N° VI,
- 2021: Redemption Day in the role of Jean Rashidi,
- 2020: Abracadabra (TV Mini Series) role of Claude, Episodes; No Tricks (2020) - The Breakup (2020),
- 2019: Accountable (TV Series) Role of brahim as a Pilot,
- 2019: Strange Angel (TV Series) as Second Mate episode The Fool ,
- 2018: Beirut: Sentry Guard,
- 2017: Comic Wars: Kaomic (Short) Straightjacket Man.
Secondary role :[edit]
- 2018: The Amorous Indies (Short) (choreographer),
- 2017: C'est tout pour moi (choreographer),
- 2016: The Canterville Ghost (choreographer),
- 2010: Madonna: Sticky & Sweet Tour [2](Video documentary) (speciality choreographer: Tektonick),
- 2009: This Is It (Documentary) (second assistant choreographer).
Speaker & Coach:[edit]
- 2022 Africa50 , workshop about team building, leadership, communication,
- 2021 Intelcia, workshop about talent management, confidence building , trust, team building, communication.
Other reads:[edit]
- Article with VoyageLA about Exploring Life & Business[3] with Brahim Rachiki,
- I Will Open a Dance School in Morocco[4]
- Brahim Rachiki, rencontre avec un artiste libre[5]
Gallery[edit]
References[edit]
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- ↑ Lake, Alison. "Singer Lamjarred Exports Moroccan Dialect to Arab World". Forbes. Retrieved 2022-11-11.
- ↑ "En 2008, Madonna craque pour le Belge Brahim: «On a dit que j'étais son nouveau mec, mais je ne voulais pas être reconnu pour ça»". sudinfo.be avec Ciné-Télé-Revue (in français). 2018-08-13. Retrieved 2022-11-11.
- ↑ Stories, Local. "Exploring Life & Business with Brahim Rachiki - Voyage LA Magazine | LA City Guide". voyagela.com. Retrieved 2022-11-11.
- ↑ Benslimane, Leila (2020-01-17). "Brahim Rachiki: I Will Open a Dance School in Morocco". Maroc Local et Nouvelles du Monde | Nouvelles juives du Maroc, dernières nouvelles | מרוקו ג׳וייש טיימס, חדשות מרוקו והעולם | Morocco News | أخبار المغرب. Retrieved 2022-11-11.
- ↑ LesEco.ma (2020-06-15). "Brahim Rachiki, rencontre avec un artiste libre". LesEco.ma (in français). Retrieved 2022-11-11.
