About

Known credits:
22
Birthday:
1932-01-18
Place of birth:
Piennes, France
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Christiane Martel

Overview

Christiane Martel (born Christiane Magnani on 18 January 1932) is a French actress and beauty queen who became the second woman to win Miss Universe in 1953.

Martel was crowned Miss France by outgoing titleholder Claude Godart and represented France at Miss Universe 1953 where she became the second Miss Universe. She was crowned by actress, Julie Adams as Miss Universe 1952, Armi Kuusela of Finland gave up her crown.

Martel's runners-up in the 1953 pageant was Myrna Hansen of the USA, followed by delegates of Japan, Mexico, and Australia.

Shortly after her reign, Martel embarked on a successful career in international films, appearing in movies such as Yankee Pasha, So This Is Paris, Abajo el Telón, the 1956 version of Corazón salvaje (playing the villain Aimée), Viva el Amor!, Rosa Blanca and her last film to date, 1961's Leoni al Sole.

Known for

Acting
1961 Leoni al sole Actor 58
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1961 The White Rose Actor Georgette 59
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1961 Juana Gallo Actor Ninón 59
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1961 El Padre Pistolas Actor 59
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1960 Impaciencia del corazón Actor 59
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1960 Póker de reinas Actor 58
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1960 Infierno de almas Actor Yvonne 59
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1959 Tipi da spiaggia Actor Barbara Patton 59
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1959 Yo pecador Actor 59
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1959 Estampida Actor María Santos 59
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1959 The Little Savage Actor Nanoa Ribaud 58
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1959 Señoritas Actor 59
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1958 El cine mexicano de fiesta Actor Self N/A
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1958 ¡Viva el amor! Actor 59
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1957 Hundred girls Actor 58
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1956 Adam and Eve Actor Eva / Eve 58
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1956 Una lección de amor Actor 59
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1956 Bataclán mexicano Actor 59
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1956 Wild Heart Actor Aimée de Molnar 58
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1955 Drop the Curtain Actor Lulu Duval 59
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1954 So This Is Paris Actor Christiane 59
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1954 Yankee Pasha Actor Harem girl (as Miss Universe France) 58
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