New role for Emily in Paris star Lucien Laviscount

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Emily in Paris star Lucien Laviscount taken on a new role aimed at tackling a lack of diversity in hiring apprenticeships. The actor, who found international fame after appearing in the hit Netflix series, has joined the board of Manchester-based urfuture as an advisor and an ambassador.

The business was founded by chief executive Thomas Keighley whose recruitment start-up, which is also based in the city, was backed by former Dragons' Den star James Caan last year. Try MEN Premium for FREE by clicking here for no ads, fun puzzles and brilliant new features. As well as appearing in the second season of Emily in Paris Mr Laviscount, who hails from Lancashire, has also had roles in Waterloo Road, Coronation Street and Grange Hill.

Writing on LinkedIn, founder and chief executive Thomas Keighley said: "Excited to welcome the incredibly talented actor Lucien Laviscount on board as an advisor and ambassador at urfuture. "With a thriving acting career that began with teen drama Grange Hill, and later appearing in hit TV series like Coronation Street, Waterloo Road, and Scream Queens, Lucien has captivated audiences worldwide. "His international success reached new heights with his role as Alfie in the no.1 Netflix series 'Emily in Paris' showcasing his immense talent and connecting him to a massive social media following of over 2m followers on Instagram alone. "But it's not just his acting prowess that inspires us; it's his passion for making a difference and breaking barriers.

Lucien's commitment to empowering young people from all backgrounds aligns perfectly with our mission at urfuture. Join our WhatsApp Top Stories and Breaking News group by clicking this link "Together, we're determined to address the lack of