Caterina Murino

Caterina Murino is an Italian actress and former beauty queen who gained international recognition for her role as Solange Dimitrios in the 2006 James Bond film "Casino Royale." Born on September 15, 1977, in Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy, she initially pursued a career in medicine but eventually shifted to acting. Murino began her acting career in the late 1990s, appearing in various Italian TV shows and films. Besides "Casino Royale," some notable films in her career include "The Corsican File" (2004), "St. Trinian's" (2007), and "The Garden of Eden" (2008). She has also appeared in TV series like "Zen" (2011) and "Borgia" (2011-2014). While she has not received major international awards, Murino's performance in "Casino Royale" significantly boosted her profile, establishing her as a talented actress in both European and international cinema.