Biography
The statuesque Nicaraguan-born beauty's dark looks graced the pages and covers of such magazines as VOGUE, PARIS MATCH, HARPER'S BAZAAR, PLAYBOY in the 1960s. She broke into features portraying a model in "Puzzle of a Downfall Child" (1970), starring Faye Dunaway. Her first role of substance in "Master Gunfighter" (1976) saw Carrera as little more than window dressing for co-star Tom Laughlin before essaying the role of a tiger-woman involved …
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Career Milestones
1997 | Named as ambassador-at-large for Nicaragua | |
1996 | Co-starred with Paul Sorvino in "Love Is All There Is", a modern version of "Romeo and Juliet" | |
1989 | Shared title role in the dismal "Wicked Stepmother" with Bette Davis; because of Davis' health, role was changed to that of a younger woman played by Carrera | |
1988 | Starred in the syndicated Operation Prime Time miniseries "Emma: Queen of the South Seas" | |
| Had regular role of shipping executive Angelica Nero on the CBS primetime soap "Dallas" | ||
1983 | Cast as Bond girl Fatima Blush in "Never Say Never Again" | |
1981 | Played female lead in the ABC miniseries "Masada" | |
1978 | TV debut in the NBC miniseries "Centennial"; played a Native American | |
1977 | Co-starred in the remake of "The Island of Dr. Moreau" | |
1976 | First significant feature role, "The Master Gunfighter" | |
1970 | Film acting debut in bit part in "Puzzle of a Downfall Child" | |
| Began career as a model; appeared in publications like Vogue, Paris Match, Harper's Bazaar, and Playboy | ||
Awards
1983 | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture in Never Say Never Again |
1975 | Golden Globe Award for New Star Of The Year - Actress |