Valentina Vargas, a Chilean-born French actress, embarked on a distinguished career in France, where she was raised. Her journey in the dramatic arts began in the esteemed workshop of Tania Balachova in Paris, followed by further training at the Yves Pignot School of Los Angeles.
Vargas' cinematographic career commenced with the filming of three French movies, including Pierre Jolivet's Strictly Personal in 1985, Luc Besson's The Big Blue in 1988, and Jean-Jacques Annaud's The Name of the Rose in 1986. Throughout her illustrious career, she has collaborated with renowned directors such as Samuel Fuller in Street of No Return (1989),Miguel Littín in Los Náufragos (1994),and Alfredo Arieta in Fuegos (1987).
Fluent in Spanish, French, and English, Vargas has effortlessly transitioned between diverse film genres, from the cinematic horror film Hellraiser: Bloodline (1996),where she portrayed the enigmatic Cenobite Angelique, to the comedy Chili con carne (1999) directed by Thomas Gilou. Her impressive resume boasts a wide range of collaborations, including roles opposite notable actors such as Jan Michael Vincent (Dirty Games (1989)),Malcolm McDowell and Michael Ironside (Southern Cross (1999)),and James Remar (Die Tigerin (1992)).
Following her captivating performance in Bloody Mallory (2002),where she embodied the intriguing characters "Lady Valentine/Carmina Belladone", Vargas shifted her focus to television, initially appearing in a version of Dangerous Liaisons (2003) directed by Josée Dayan. This production featured an all-star cast, including Catherine Deneuve, Rupert Everett, Leelee Sobieski, and Nastassja Kinski.
