Estelle Skornik was born on July 4, 1971, in the vibrant city of Paris, France. This talented French actress has made a significant impact in the United Kingdom, particularly through her memorable role as "Nicole" alongside Max Douchin, also known as "Papa," in a series of popular Renault Clio advertisements.
Skornik's ancestry is steeped in history, with her Polish Jewish heritage playing a significant role in her life. Tragically, her grandfather lost his life while attempting to escape from the infamous Auschwitz concentration camp.
Estelle Skornik began her theatrical career with the esteemed Francis Huster Company, where she shared the stage with notable actresses such as Valérie Crunchant, Christiana Reali, Clotilde Courau, and Valentine Varela. As her career progressed, she devoted more time to cinema, appearing in notable films like Prise au piège, directed by Jérôme Enrico, alongside Lucia Sanchez and Nils Tavernier.
In the United Kingdom, Estelle Skornik is perhaps best known for her iconic role as "Nicole" alongside Max Douchin in a range of Renault Clio advertisements, with the final installment being released in May 1998. This campaign featured the renowned comedians Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer. Interestingly, it has been rumored that Skornik was unable to drive during the production of these advertisements, although she has since denied this claim.
In addition to her work in film and television, Estelle Skornik has also had a successful theatre career. In 1997, she appeared in the production Home Truths at the Devonshire Park Theatre in Eastbourne, United Kingdom, from May 19 to May 24.
