Melha Bedia (born 22 December 1990) is a French actress, comedian, director, and screenwriter. She created and starred in the Amazon Prime Video comedy series Miskina, Poor Thing (2022–2024).
Early life Bedia was born in Paris, the daughter of Algerian parents; her father is from Kabylia and her mother is from Oran. She is the younger sister of actor Ramzy Bedia; initially, her brother did not support her comedy and acting career, citing an obligation to protect her. She also has a sister named Rania.
Bedia played for the Paris Saint-Germain girls' academy team in her youth. She was educated at a private Catholic school, skipping second grade and obtaining her baccalauréat at the age of 16. She later enrolled at the Sorbonne, but dropped out before graduating.
Career Bedia began her comedy career opening for French rapper Diam's while working as her stylist on tour. In 2018, after taking on smaller acting roles, she co-wrote and starred in , a film about a woman who takes up pole dancing to embrace her femininity. At the 45th César Awards in 2020, Bedia co-presented the César Award for Best Cinematography with Arnaud Valois.
In 2022, she co-created, co-wrote, and co-directed the Amazon Prime Video comedy series Miskina, Poor Thing. After a 2025 appearance on the show Liars Club on Amazon Prime Video, Bedia was criticized for using the term "bande de gwers", an offensive term toward white, Christian, non-Muslim people.
Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 2014 Fati 2016 Tout schuss Brenda Pattaya Boulette Enquêtrice WWF 2017 Bad Buzz La vendeuse migrante 2020 Nour Also co-writer Herself 2022 Two Much for the Job Sofia Bouchra Salem 2025 Sofia
Television Year Title Role Notes 2012–2014 Lascars Nora 2 episodes 2015 Sharon 1 episode 2019 Lacrima 1 episode 2022–2024 Miskina, Poor Thing Fara Main role; also creator, writer, and director 2025 Liars ClubHerself
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