Revisiting the Nineties: A Look at the Transformations and Destinations of "Ellen and the Boys" Cast Members
In the mid-90s, French television was captivated by the charming and heartwarming sitcom "Hélène and the Boys." The series, which aired for six seasons, followed the lives of a group of friends and their romantic entanglements, with Hélène Rollès as the titular character. Since the series' conclusion, the main cast members have continued their careers, with some evolving in their professional and personal lives.
Patrick Puebas, who played Nicolas Vernier, Hélène’s boyfriend and a romantic lead, became an idol for French youth due to his charisma and acting talent. After the original series, he reprised his role in all its successive sequels, such as "Les Vacances de l’Été," building a career centered around this character and universe. His portrayal of Nicolas was marked by sensitive and artistic qualities that left a lasting impression on viewers.
Puebas is not the only cast member who found success in the entertainment industry. Sébastien Courivaud, who played Sebastian, has maintained a career in acting and is married to his co-star Virginie Caren, with whom he shares a daughter named Luna. After their 2004 divorce, Sébastien remains a bachelor.
Sébastien Roche, who played Christian (Cri-Cri), gained unprecedented fame from acting and left the sitcom to focus on his music career. Today, he is active as a musician and TV host. Katie Andre, who played the on-screen girlfriend of Patrick Piuff, appeared in other series like "San-Trope" and "Philosophy of Phil." She was married to her series partner David Pru and they have two children together.
David Pru, who played Étienne, is successful in the modeling industry and organizes photography exhibitions in France and Europe. Hélène Rollès, who played the lead role in "Hélène and the Boys," dreamed of a singing career and released several albums in the 90s. She adopted two children from Ethiopia and returned to the series in 2011 with "Secrets of Love."
Rochelle Redfield, born and raised in the US, hosts several programs on French television and is raising four children. Laly Meignan, who played Laly, worked as a model and dancer before the series and has appeared in other TV projects, sequels, and French TV series. Today, she co-hosts the show "Morning with Patrick Poivre d'Arvor" with her on-screen friend Nicolas.
Philippe Vasseur joined the series by chance and appeared in all the sequels. Despite limited information available on the personal lives and careers of the cast members beyond their continuation in related series or appearances, Patrick Puebas remains an enduring figure from the show.
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After the conclusion of "Hélène and the Boys," Patrick Puebas, who played Nicolas Vernier, found success in the entertainment industry, particularly in movies and TV shows that are part of the "Hélène and the Boys" universe. Sébastien Roche, who played Christian (Cri-Cri), also flourished in the entertainment field and ventured into music and TV hosting, after gaining unprecedented fame from acting in the show.
