Sylvia Maria Kristel was a Dutch model, singer and actress, who appeared in over 50 films. She was the eponymous character in five of the seven Emmanuelle films, including originating the role in 1974. Sylvia Maria Kristel was a Dutch model, singer and actress, who appeared in over 50 films. She was the eponymous character in five of the seven Emmanuelle films, including originating the role in 1974.