Isabelle de Funès
Isabelle Christine Inès Léonore Girard (born July 27, 1944), better known by the name Isabelle de Funès, is a French actress, singer, model and photographer. She is best known for her portrayal of Guido Crepax's comic book character Valentina in the erotic thriller, Baba Yaga (1973).
Also recorded as Isabelle de Funes
Isabelle de Funès

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- Name
- Isabelle de Funès
- Birth Name
- Isabelle Christine Inès Léonore Girard
- Born
- 27 July 1944
- Birthplace
- Paris, France
- Occupation
- Actress, singer, model, photographer
- Full name
- Isabelle Christine Inès Léonore Girard.
- Nationality
- France
- Languages
- French
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Isabelle Christine Inès Léonore Girard (born July 27, 1944), better known by the name Isabelle de Funès, is a French actress, singer, model and photographer. She is best known for her portrayal of Guido Crepax's comic book character Valentina in the erotic thriller, Baba Yaga (1973).
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Isabelle de Funès (born 1944) is an actress and photographer, of French nationality. The actress was born Isabelle Christine Inès Léonore Girard in 16th arrondissement of Paris. Languages used include French.
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Key facts
• Name — Isabelle de Funès • Birth Name — Isabelle Christine Inès Léonore Girard • Born — 27 July 1944 • Birthplace — Paris, France • Occupation — Actress, singer, model, photographer • Years Active — 1968–present • Children — 1
Biography
Biography
Born in Paris, De Funès began her career as a model. In 1968, she met the singer-songwriters, Véronique Sanson and Michel Berger. Together they recorded several singles and an EP, La Journée D'Isabelle (1968). She made her screen debut in the French film, Ces messieurs de la gâchette (1970). After working on the film Le coup monté (1978), she retired from acting and relocated to Colombia, where she pursued her passion in photography.
Personal life
Personal life
De Funès is the daughter of Maria de Funès and the French director, François Gir. She is of Spanish descent through her mother. She is the niece of the actor Louis de Funès. In May 1970, she married the actor Michel Duchaussoy. The couple divorced in October 1971. On December 13, 1972, she gave birth to a daughter, Lisa. She went to live in Australia (in Sydney) and married a French Stewart Jean Raoul who lived in Sydney.
Filmography
Filmography
• Ces messieurs de la gâchette (1970) • Musique s'il vous plaît (1970) • Raphael, or The Debauched One (1971) • Le dessous des cartes d'une partie de whist (1971) • Les dossiers de Me Robineau: Les disparus de Senlis (1972) • Pont dormant (1972) • Baba Yaga (1973) • Esprits de famille (1975) • Le coup monté (1978)
Identity and origins
Identity and origins
Isabelle de Funès was recorded at birth as Isabelle Christine Inès Léonore Girard. The authorities additionally record the heading Isabelle de Funes. Her recorded language was French. She was the child of François Gir. She married Michel Duchaussoy.
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Identity
Isabelle de Funès is recorded as actress and photographer.
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Life and career
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1944
Isabelle de Funès born at 16th arrondissement of Paris.
Discography
• La Journée D'Isabelle (1968)
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- 1.Deluxe, Jean-Emmanuel. Yé-Yé Girls of '60s French Pop. Feral House. November 18, 2013. 9781936239726.
- 2.Deluxe, Jean-Emmanuel. Cinépop: La dictionnaire de la pop et du rock au cinéma. Camion Blanc. 104. November 26, 2010. 9782357796409.
- 3.Angoustures, Aline. Les Espagnols dans le cinéma français (1945-1965). Revue Européenne des Migrations Internationales. 14. 1. 221–252. March 10, 1998. 10.3406/remi.1998.1617.
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