About Sylvia Kristel
Sylvia Maria Kristel was a Dutch actress and model who appeared in over 50 films. She was the eponymous character in five of the seven Emmanuelle films, including originating the role with Emmanuelle (1974). In January 1973, Kristel won a television contest called "Miss TV Europe", which was judged by Peter Wyngarde, Rolf Harris, and Katie Boyle. In addition to her early tryout for Last Tango, Kristel would often come close to having leading or supporting parts in several other major films over the first two decades of her career. In 1982, she was turned down by Tony Scott for the role of Miriam in The Hunger (1983); Catherine Deneuve won the part.
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