Virginie Efira set to surprise with a musical duo

We didn’t necessarily expect it from her in this field. Yet, Virginie Efira is preparing to surprise the public with an incursion into music. The actress, now an essential figure in cinema, has recorded a song in a duet with singer Barbara Carlotti. Entitled Regarder la mer, this song, scheduled for release on April 24, 2026, does not mark a career change but rather a committed interlude.

Why did Virginie Efira agree to sing, far from the cinema sets

Before conquering the big screen, Virginie Efira first made a name for herself on television, especially as the host of La Nouvelle Star. A first professional life far from her current roles, but one that had already allowed her to explore her voice. Today a mother of two children and a highly sought-after actress, she is juggling shoots, both in France and internationally. Despite this hectic pace, she chose to get involved in a very special musical project. This duet with Barbara Carlotti goes well beyond the artistic realm. It was conceived as a strong gesture in favor of the NGO Explore & Preserve, which works for the protection of the environment, particularly the Mediterranean Sea.

The association fights especially against plastic pollution and human pressure on marine ecosystems. In Paris Match, the singer explained the genesis of the song: « I wanted to start an action that was both concrete and symbolic to truly do it: write a song that reflects both the moment of sharing we experienced and the cause we were defending ». An artistic as well as militant approach.

A committed duo with Barbara Carlotti to raise awareness about the state of the oceans

More than just a song, Regarder la mer is intended to be a collective work. Barbara Carlotti describes her creation as follows: « I imagined the song as a dialogue in front of the sea because it is through dialogue that ideas move, and it is also in the company of other women that we defend a common idea». A strong message, carried by two artists united around a common ecological sensitivity. The NGO Explore & Preserve did not miss the opportunity to praise this collaboration, sending « a huge thank you to Barbara Carlotti and Virginie Efira». Meanwhile, Virginie Efira continues to take on various projects in cinema. She has recently filmed alongside Pierre Niney, under the direction of Iranian director Asghar Farhadi. Soon, she will also portray Gisèle Halimi in a film dedicated to the Bobigny trial, a key moment in the fight for the legalization of abortion.