Sometimes life throws people from one country to another in order to experience and reveal their full potential. So, Lara Wendel opened in a new way precisely in Italy. A successful actress and model knows exactly how to succeed. Her biography is described in this article.
early years
Lara Wendel (real name - Danielle Rachel Barnes) was born on March twenty-ninth, 1965 in a German city called Munich. Her parents are creative individuals. Britta Wendel’s mother and Walter Barnes’s father are actors who are known for playing a movie.
Both Lara and her brother Michelle (who, by the way, also chose the acting path) were brought up in an appropriate atmosphere, where self-realization, willingness and love for change were encouraged. So, at the age of five, the girl already worked with a number of modeling agencies, decorated the covers of magazines and advertising booklets. And after two years, she confidently entered the film industry.
When Lara turned twenty-one, the family moved to Italy. And at the same moment, a new and important page began in the acting career of the girl.
Career
The girl made her film debut in 1972 - it was the film "My Dear Killer" directed by Tonino Valeria. The little actress appeared in the person of Stephanie Moroni.
For two years, Lara Wendel starred under her real name and surname. But in 1974 she decided to trade. The film artist formed the name Lara, using the last syllable of the word Danielle and the first syllable of the name Rachel. And to complete the thoughtful stage image and add a touch of aristocracy, she used her mother’s maiden name - Wendel.
At the age of twelve, the girl did not hesitate to participate in provocative projects, which, in fact, brought her unprecedented popularity and demand among influential directors. Around the movie "The Slutty Childhood" by Pierre Giuseppe Murjimo, critics were making noise and the audience was delighted. Stormy scandals and unexplored intrigues provided the expected effect - unprecedented fame and new partnerships.
The young lady starred in such famous works as Identification of a Woman and Interview. Photos of Lara Wendel adorned the pages of the famous Playboy magazine.
Filmography
The openness and courage of the actress attracted a lot of attention, so her filmography is quite wide. Among the films with Lara Wendel should be noted:
- "Hunting for a Man" (1972) - in the role of Rita Kanali (can be attributed to a good start).
- “The Fragrance of a Lady in Black” (1974) - played by Sylvia as a child.
- "The Slutty Childhood" (1977) - Laura (the golden moment in his career).
- "A Girl in Blue Velvet" (1978) - Laura.
- "The Hawk and the Dove" (1981) - Viva Montero
- "The child by order" (1984) - Lisa.
- Interview (1987) - The Bride.
- The Haunted House (1988) - Marta.
- “Husbands and Lovers” (1991) - Louise.
Among the feature films, a couple of TV shows in which Lara starred can be distinguished:
- Octopus 2 (1985), where the girl appears in the role of Elise.
- "College" (1989), in which the actress plays Beatrice Barbieri.
Lara Wendel is definitely a master at getting out of a comfort zone and expanding borders. The lady loves her job and does not pay any attention to unflattering remarks. This actress definitely has something to learn: willingness to take risks and try something new.