A Belgian actress with an intense stage presence, Catherine Salée has established herself as one of the key figures in French-language arthouse cinema. Trained at the Royal Conservatory of Liège, her solid theatrical background informs her acting, giving her a unique authenticity and capacity for introspection. She is best known for her recurring collaborations with director Joachim Lafosse (such as in Private Property and After Love) and for her incisive roles in critically acclaimed films. These include her portrayal of the protagonist's mother in Abdellatif Kechiche's Blue is the Warmest Color (2013), which earned her the Magritte Award for Best Supporting Actress, and her role in the Dardenne brothers' Two Days, One Night (2014). Salée cemented her reputation by winning a second Magritte for Keeper (2015), establishing herself as an essential performer, capable of communicating complex emotions with great subtlety.