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Laetitia Casta
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Laetitia Marie Laure Casta
11 May 1978 Pont-Audemer, Normandy, France
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| Years active | 1993–present |
| Known for | Born in 68 Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life A Faithful Man |
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| Children | 4 |
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| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) |
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Laetitia Marie Laure Casta (born May 11, 1978) is a famous French model and actress. She became well-known in 1993 as a "GUESS? Girl." Later, she was a Victoria's Secret Angel from 1998 to 2000. She also became a spokesperson for the beauty company L'Oréal.
Laetitia Casta has appeared on more than 250 magazine covers. These include popular magazines like Cosmopolitan, Vogue, and Elle. She has also walked the runway for many top fashion designers. Some of these designers are Yves Saint Laurent, Chanel, Dior, and Louis Vuitton.
As an actress, Casta has been in several movies. Some of her notable films include Asterix and Obelix vs. Caesar (1999), Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life (2010), and A Faithful Man (2018). For her role in Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life, she was nominated for a César Award, which is a major film award in France.
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Early life
Laetitia Casta was born in Pont-Audemer, a town in Normandy, France. Her mother, Line Blin, is from Normandy. Her father, Dominique Casta, is from Corsica, an island in the Mediterranean Sea. Laetitia has an older brother named Jean-Baptiste and a younger sister named Marie-Ange. She spent her childhood living in both Normandy and Corsica.
Career
Modeling
Laetitia Casta's modeling journey began when she was 15 years old. She was discovered by a photographer named Frédéric Cresseaux. This happened during a family vacation in Corsica, her father's home island.
Since 1998, Casta has been a brand ambassador for L'Oréal Paris. This means she represents the company in their advertisements. She has also been featured in ad campaigns for many other famous brands. These include Pantene, Guess?, Tommy Hilfiger, Valentino, and Chanel.
She has appeared on over 250 magazine covers. Some of these magazines are Harper's Bazaar, Elle, and Vogue. Laetitia Casta was also the last "muse" for the famous fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent. She was the "bride" in his fashion shows from 1998 to 2001.
Laetitia Casta walked in the annual Victoria's Secret Fashion Show four times, from 1997 to 2000. She was one of the company's main Angels from 1998 to 2000. She has also appeared in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue three times.
She has been the face of many popular perfumes. These include Chanel's Allure, Givenchy's Forbidden flower, and D&G's Pour Femme. In the fashion world, she is considered an "Industry Icon."
Acting
Laetitia Casta's first acting role was as Falbala in the movie Asterix & Obelix Take On Caesar (1999). This film was based on the popular French comic book series Asterix. In the movie, the character Obelix, played by Gérard Depardieu, falls in love with her character.
She also appeared in Les Ames Fortes. One of her most famous roles was playing Brigitte Bardot in the movie Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life (2010). Her performance in this film earned her a nomination for a Cesar Award. In 2012, Casta was chosen to be a jury member at the 69th Venice International Film Festival. This is a very important film festival.
Political involvement
Laetitia Casta has shown support for important causes. On April 6, 2008, she joined a "White March." This was a peaceful protest asking for the release of Ingrid Betancourt. Betancourt was a presidential candidate who had been kidnapped.
On April 30, 2002, Casta attended a demonstration called Vive la République (Long Live the Republic). This event took place after the first round of the 2002 French presidential election.
She was also named a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador on December 9, 2016. As an ambassador, she helps raise awareness and support for UNICEF's work with children around the world.
Personal life
Laetitia Casta has four children. Her first daughter was born in 2001. She also has a son born in 2006 and another daughter born in 2009 with Italian actor Stefano Accorsi.
In June 2017, Laetitia Casta married French actor Louis Garrel. They had been together for two years before getting married.
Humanitarian action
Laetitia Casta has been involved in various humanitarian efforts. She supported "Porteurs d'Eau" (Water-carriers), an initiative to help provide water. She also helped "Rose Marie Claire" to support the "Toutes a l'ecole" association, which helps girls go to school.
In 2005, she joined the Committee of support for "Action Innocence." This group works to protect children from dangers online. In 2004, Casta helped "Action Contre la Faim" (Action against Hunger) by drawing a heart on a plate for an auction. The money raised helped fight hunger. She also helped reconstruct an old chapel in the abandoned village of Occi in Corsica.
Awards and recognition
Laetitia Casta has received several awards and honors for her work. In 2008, she won the Golden Swann for Best Actress at the Cabourg Film Festival. This was for her role as Catherine in the film Born in 68.
In 2011, she was nominated for a Cesar Award for Best Supporting Actress. This nomination was for her role as Brigitte Bardot in Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life. In 2012, she was honored as a "Chevalier dans l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres" (Knight in the Order of Arts and Letters) by the French Minister of Culture. This is a high honor for contributions to the arts. In 2021, she received the Excellence Award Davide Campari at the 74th Locarno Film Festival.
See also
In Spanish: Laetitia Casta para niños
