“I wasn't, like, this top model; I was quietly doing my work, and when I became an actress, people started doing research, and everybody found out. People dug out photos, and suddenly people became interested - but no one was interested in my photos when I was a model.”

Ukrainian-born French actress and former model

Olga Kurylenko is a Ukrainian-born French actress and former model. She rose to prominence with her role as Camille Montes in the 2008 James Bond film Quantum of Solace. She began her career as a model before moving into acting, and the Bond role brought her wide international recognition. Her public profile is tied to screen work, especially her turn in a major action film that introduced her to a broader audience.