Sylvia Kristel
Sylvia Kristel
Sylvia Maria Kristel was a Dutch actress who performed in over 50 films, including as the lead character in five of the seven Emmanuelle films...
NationalityDutch
ProfessionActress
Date of Birth28 September 1952
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I am a divorced child, of divided, uncertain background. Within this division I - supposed fruit of their love - no longer exist. It happened nearly forty years ago, yet to me, nothing is sadder than my parents' divorce.
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When a new generation watches the films, people might mention that it has improved their lovemaking. I guess it's because it isn't threatening. It was very sweet and delicate.
belonged dreams
I was a silent actress: a body. I belonged to dreams - to those who can't be broken.
pasta pot
I make a big pot of pasta with vegetables, and I stretch it out for the week.
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People don't assume John Wayne shoots people and rides a horse on weekends.
serenity trying innocence
The only thing I was trying to portray was serenity. Also, innocence, vulnerability and elegance.
live-life proud rooms
I have to be careful not to be too proud in life, because there is always room for improvement.
eye looks talent
I have a talent for happiness. I look with the eyes of a painter, and I see beauty.
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I love to invent - avoiding the truth. I need to dramatize.
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No one has taken my heart in their hand. I haven't given it... I have lent myself, rented myself out, but never given myself.
pain thinking afterlife
I don't expect too much from the afterlife, I think that I know very well what pain is. When I think of the end of my life, I think mainly: I didn't do nothing, but I could have done more.
sex bombs actors
I learned so much from other actors and they definitely didn't treat me like some sex bomb or bimbo. I felt fully accepted in the regular movie world. I didn't feel categorised.
office important boxes
Of course it's difficult to top a box office success like Emmanuelle, so it will always be my most important work. But that's nothing to be ashamed of.
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I still have agents in France, Los Angeles and Amsterdam who call and suggest parts. I'd love to keep on doing both painting and acting until the end of my days.