1. Overview
Agathe de La Fontaine (born on March 27, 1972) is a French actress known for her roles in various films. Born in Paris, France, she gained recognition for her performances in both French and international productions. Her notable film appearances include Train de vie (1998), which garnered significant acclaim, and Love in Paris (1997), a sequel to the well-known film 9½ Weeks. Outside of her acting career, La Fontaine was also notably married to former football player Emmanuel Petit.
2. Personal Life
Agathe de La Fontaine's personal life includes details about her early years and her marriage.
2.1. Early Life and Background
Agathe de La Fontaine was born on March 27, 1972, in Paris, France. Her formative years in the French capital laid the foundation for her eventual career in acting.
2.2. Marriage
From 2000 to 2002, Agathe de La Fontaine was married to Emmanuel Petit, a prominent former football player. Their marriage lasted for two years before their separation.
3. Career
Agathe de La Fontaine established herself as a versatile actress in the French film industry, participating in a range of productions throughout the 1990s and 2000s. One of her most recognized roles was as Esther in the 1998 film Train de vie. This film achieved international recognition, sharing the Sundance World Cinema Audience Award in 1999 with Run Lola Run. Another significant role was Claire in Love in Paris (1997), which served as the sequel to the iconic 1986 film 9½ Weeks. Her filmography also includes appearances in Italian cinema, such as Io amo Andrea (2000), and later in the critically acclaimed 2007 film Le Scaphandre et le papillon.
4. Filmography
Agathe de La Fontaine has appeared in the following films:
- 2007 - Le Scaphandre et le papillon as Inès
- 2000 - Io amo Andrea as Francesca
- 1998 - Train de vie as Esther
- 1997 - Love in Paris as Claire
- 1995 - La Nouvelle Tribu as Victoria
- 1994 - Louis 19, le roi des ondes (also known as Louis' Reality Show)
- 1994 - Killer Kid as Isabelle
- 1994 - Jeanne
- 1994 - La Caverne de la Rose d'or (Fantagaro) as Princesse Angélique