Person Details

Birthday: 1932-01-18 19:36:12

Aliases: Christiane Aleman , Cristina Martel

Gender: Female

Place of birth: Piennes, France

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Movie Involvements: 9

TV Involvements: 0


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Biography

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.

Most Famous Work

Yankee Pasha
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Yankee Pasha

(1954) Harem girl (as Miss Universe France)
Adam and Eve
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4

Adam and Eve

(1956) Eva / Eve
The Little Savage
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5

The Little Savage

(1959) Nanoa Ribaud
The White Rose
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7

The White Rose

(1961) Georgette
Juana Gallo
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6

Juana Gallo

(1961) Ninón
Wild Heart
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6

Wild Heart

(1956) Aimée de Molnar
Infierno de almas
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5

Infierno de almas

(1960) Yvonne
Estampida
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5

Estampida

(1959) María Santos

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