The actress is celebrating international success with the film “Skyfall”.

The Frenchwoman wanted to be a pianist – and dreamed of Bond villain Javier Bardem long before she got the role.

Berenice Marlohe dreamed of her Bond role, she says. Six months before the casting, she dreamed of a role alongside Javier Bardem. Daniel Craig didn't show up.

Berenice Marlohe dreamed of her Bond role, she says. Six months before the casting, she dreamed of a role alongside Javier Bardem. Daniel Craig didn’t show up.Quelle : AFP/BS/and

Anyone who has seen the Bond film “Skyfall” knows how extremely pretty French actress Berenice Marlohe can twitch her lips when she is under stress.

Anyone who has seen the Bond film “Skyfall” knows how extremely pretty French actress Berenice Marlohe can twitch her lips when she is under stress.Quelle: Getty Images/me

She is the Bond girl in the 23rd adventure with 007. The 33-year-old Berenice Marlohe has so far mainly appeared in French television films.

She is the Bond girl in the 23rd adventure with 007. The 33-year-old Berenice Marlohe has so far mainly appeared in French television films.Quelle : AFP/fjb/rix

Marlohe's father comes from China, her mother is French. She actually wanted to become a pianist or visual artist. Here she appears with Daniel Craig at the world premiere in London.

Marlohe’s father comes from China, her mother is French. She actually wanted to become a pianist or visual artist. Here she appears with Daniel Craig at the world premiere in London.Quelle : REUTERS/CLH/JV

Scene from “Skyfall”: Berenice Marlohe plays the mediator Séverine. According to the costume designer, it is reminiscent of Ava Gardner, the star of the 40s and 50s. Bond meets her...

Scene from “Skyfall”: Berenice Marlohe plays the mediator Séverine. According to the costume designer, it is reminiscent of Ava Gardner, the star of the 40s and 50s. Bond meets her…Quelle : dapd/CL**NY**

... in a casino in Macau. She had to be sewn into the tight-fitting dress every morning during filming.

… in a casino in Macau. She had to be sewn into the tight-fitting dress every morning during filming.Quelle: 2012 Sony Pictures Releasing/© 2012 Sony Pictures Releasing

Of course, Séverine is impressed by Bond's charm and abilities. She is waiting for him on board a sailing ship - ready for new adventures.

Of course, Séverine is impressed by Bond’s charm and abilities. She is waiting for him on board a sailing ship – ready for new adventures.Quelle : dapd/CL**NY**

The ship takes the Bond girl and 007 to an uninhabited island where the villain lives.

The ship takes the Bond girl and 007 to an uninhabited island where the villain lives.
Quelle: 2012 Sony Pictures Releasing GmbH/© 2012 Sony Pictures Releasing G

Here she and Naomi Harris (r.) accompany their colleague Javier Bardem, the villain from “Skyfall”. Bardem just received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Here she and Naomi Harris (r.) accompany their colleague Javier Bardem, the villain from “Skyfall”.
Bardem just received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.Source : dapd/TW CL**NY**

Her appearance in “Skyfall” is quite brief. Strictly speaking, M (Judi Dench) plays the role of the Bond girl. But of course the film will promote Berenice Marlohe's career.

Her appearance in “Skyfall” is quite brief. Strictly speaking, M (Judi Dench) plays the role of the Bond girl. But of course the film will promote Berenice Marlohe’s career.