The photos of an actress stripping naked at an awards function have gone viral and there is huge curiosity as to who she is and why she did it. The actress in question is Corinne Masiero aged 57 who has worked in several French films, short films and television series and movies.

Corinne Masiero who was one of the presenters at the prestigious Ceaser Awards came wearing a dress of donkey skin stained with blood. After presenting one of the awards she stripped naked with the words "no culture no future" and "give us our art back, Jean".

Corinne Masiero was calling on the attention of French Prime Minister Jean Castex who ordered the closure of cinemas and theaters from October 30th and decided not to reopen in the near future. Also Read: Actress removes dress completely at awards function to send message to Prime Minister

Corinne Masiero was born in Douai. She began acting in her late 20s, initially appearing in the theatre before moving on to the screen. She is best known for her lead role in the 2012 film 'Louise Wimmer', for which she was nominated for the Cesar Award for best actress. She has also had notable roles in 'Rust and Bone' and '11.6'.

Masiero began acting relatively late in life. She also lived on the streets for a few years before discovering theatre. At the age of 28, after having worked at various odd jobs, she joined a theatre company. Her early roles were in comedies. In 2014, during the municipal elections, Masiero ran on the Left Front slate in Roubaix. She supported François Ruffin, for La France insoumise during the 2017 French legislative election.

Corinne Masiero recent movie is 'Invisibles' released in 2019 in which she plays a homeless woman who protests against the closure of a daycare center by the government.