Christiane Martel
- Born:
- January 10, 1936, Piennes, Meurthe-et-Moselle, France
- Nationality:
- French
- Profession(s):
- Actress, Beauty Queen
Early Life and Education
- Born Christiane Magnani in Piennes, France.
- Early life details are sparsely documented, with focus shifting to her modeling and beauty pageant career.
Career and Major Achievements
- Won Miss France 1953.
- Won Miss Universe 1953, held in Long Beach, California. She was the second Miss Universe winner.
- Began an acting career following her Miss Universe win, primarily in Mexican films.
Notable Works
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | El Diablo No Es Tan Diablo | Herself (Miss Universo) | Film Debut |
| 1956 | Viva Xochiapan | Cristina | Mexican Film |
| 1957 | The Singer Not the Song | Locha de Cortinez | British Film |
| 1959 | Sonatas | Princess Maria | Spanish-Mexican Co-production |
| 1960 | Le Saint mène la danse | Dany Longo | French Film |
| 1961 | El Proceso de las Señoritas Vivanco | Teresa Vivanco | Mexican Film |
| 1962 | Of Love and Desire | Gabrielle | American Film |
Legacy and Impact
Christiane Martel gained international recognition as Miss Universe 1953, launching a successful acting career, primarily in Mexican cinema. While she appeared in films outside of Mexico, her primary contributions lie within Mexican film industry. The Christiane Martel biography of Donald (though not a formal biography as such) is often discussed in the context of her later marriage to Miguel Alemán Velasco.