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Once Upon A Time | Bond Girls

Deadlier

than the male

Perhaps more legendary than Agent 007 is the steady stream of Bond
Girls, writes YR Anand

Underneath the mango tree after some minor roles in Italian movies.
Me honey and me can watch for the moon Then in 1962, she turned up in Dr No. The
Underneath the mango tree role was not particularly long in the movie.
Me honey and me make boolooloop soon Her Swiss German accent was so strong
that her voice had to be dubbed over. But
With this song playing in the background, screen presence and smouldering looks
we get introduced to Honey Ryder in Dr left an indelible impression on movie goers
No, the first James Bond film. It was an worldwide. Her role of Honey Ryder comes
unforgettable sight to see Ursula Andress up among the top contenders for the best
rise out of the sea in a skimpy white bikini, a Bond girl in many polls. She set the tone for
knife tucked in at her side. all future Bond girls.
The Swiss-born Ursula Andress, a stunning She appeared again in a small role in the
young blonde, Bond spoof film Casino Royale. The second
was restless time Casino Royale was made, it was another
for new matter altogether. Daniel Craig appeared for
adventures. the first time as Bond.
She was She was not the only beauty in this film.
heading In the early opening scenes, Sylvia Trench
nowhere with introduces herself as “Trench, Sylvia
her career, Trench”. This of course led to the well-
when she known, “Bond, James Bond” in all the Bond
landed in movies. Trench was Bond’s girlfriend for the
Hollywood first two films. The role was played by the

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