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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 | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
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Laetitia Casta, born on May 11, 1978, is a famous French model and actress. She became well-known in the 1990s. Laetitia started her career as a "GUESS? Girl" in 1993. She also worked as a Victoria's Secret Angel and was a spokesperson for L'Oréal cosmetics.
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, Laetitia Casta has starred in several movies. Her films include Asterix and Obelix vs. Caesar (1999) and Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life (2010). For her role in Gainsbourg, she was nominated for a César Award, which is a major film award in France.
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Early Life and Background
Laetitia Casta was born in Pont-Audemer, a town in Normandy, France. Her mother, Line Blin, is from Normandy. Her father, Dominique Casta, comes from Corsica, an island in France.
Laetitia has an older brother named Jean-Baptiste. She also has a younger sister named Marie-Ange. She spent her childhood years living in both Normandy and Corsica. Laetitia has some Italian family background from her father's side.
Her Career Journey
Becoming a Model
Laetitia Casta's modeling career began when she was 15 years old. She was discovered by photographer Frédéric Cresseaux. This happened after she won a small beauty contest during a family vacation in Corsica. Her brother, Jean-Baptiste, had secretly signed her up for the contest.
Laetitia has been a brand ambassador for L'Oréal Paris since 1998. She has also been featured in ad campaigns for many other famous brands. These include Tommy Hilfiger, Valentino, Chanel, and Dolce and Gabbana.
She has graced the covers of over 250 magazines. Some of these are Harper's Bazaar, Marie Claire, and Vanity Fair. Laetitia was the last muse for fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent. She was the "bride" in his fashion shows from 1998 to 2001.
Laetitia also walked in the annual Victoria's Secret Fashion Show from 1997 to 2000. She was one of their main Angels from 1998 to 2000. She has also appeared in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue three times.
Acting Roles
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 Asterix comic books. In the movie, Gérard Depardieu played Obelix, who was Falbala's love interest.
She also appeared in Les Ames Fortes. Her performance as Brigitte Bardot in the movie Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life (2010) was highly praised. This role earned her a nomination for a Cesar Award. In 2012, Laetitia was a jury member at the 69th Venice International Film Festival.
Her other notable films include Arbitrage (2012) and A Faithful Man (2018). She also directed, wrote, and produced a short film called En Moi in 2016.
Public Life and Recognition
Marianne Symbol
In 1999, Laetitia Casta was chosen to be the new model for the Marianne bust. Marianne is a very important symbol of the French Republic. Her bust stands in town halls across France. Laetitia was selected after a national survey.
There was some discussion when newspapers reported she had moved to London. Her father explained she moved for work reasons. She also said she rented a flat in London to be near her boyfriend. This event led to public conversations about living in France versus other countries.
Helping Others
Laetitia Casta has also been involved in humanitarian work. On December 9, 2016, she was appointed as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. This means she helps UNICEF with their work to support children around the world.
She has also supported other causes. In 2008, she joined a protest asking for the release of Ingrid Betancourt, a political candidate who had been kidnapped. She also participated in a demonstration in 2002 to support the French Republic.
Personal Life
Laetitia Casta has four children. Her first daughter was born in 2001. Her father is photographer Stephane Sednaoui. She then had a son in 2006 and another daughter 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 their marriage.
Awards and Achievements
Laetitia Casta has received several awards and honors for her work.
- In 1999, she was chosen as the model for Marianne for the 21st century.
- In 2008, she won the Golden Swann for Best Actress at the Cabourg Film Festival for her role in Born in 68.
- In 2011, she was nominated for a Cesar Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Brigitte Bardot in Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life.
- In 2012, she was honored as a Knight in the Order of Arts and Letters by the French Minister of Culture.
- In 2021, she received the Excellence Award Davide Campari at the 74th Locarno Film Festival.
See also
In Spanish: Laetitia Casta para niños
