Marie-Sophie NĂ©lisse (born March 27, 2000) is a Canadian actress. She is known for her Genie Awardâwinning performance in Monsieur Lazhar and for her portrayal of Liesel Meminger in the film adaptation of the novel The Book Thief. NĂ©lisse was born in Windsor, Ontario, but moved to MontrĂ©al, QuĂ©bec, with her family when she was four. She is of French Canadian descent. Besides her Genie Award for Monsieur Lazhar, she won a Jutra Award for her performance and a Young Artist AwarâŠ
