Ines Sastre is an acclaimed actress and model with a career spanning film, fashion, and humanitarian work. After her debut film role in Carlos Saura’s ‘El Dorado’ (1987), which was an official selection at the Cannes Film Festival in 1988, Ines Sastre quickly established herself as an international talent. Her career began with a professional appearance in a fast-food commercial, leading to early recognition in the fashion industry, where she was awarded ‘Look of the Year’ by Elite Model Agency in 1989. Demonstrating a commitment to intellectual pursuits alongside her burgeoning career, Sastre completed studies in French modern literature at La Sorbonne University.

This period also saw her feature in major American productions, including an appearance in Sidney Pollack’s 1995 film Sabrina, starring Harrison Ford. Sastre’s influence in high fashion escalated significantly when she became the face of Lancôme’s prestigious Trésor fragrance in 1996, succeeding Isabella Rossellini. Her acting career continued to flourish with collaborations with esteemed Italian directors, including Michelangelo Antonioni’s Beyond the Clouds (1996) and Pupi Avati’s The Best Man (1998). Her contributions to the fashion world were further acknowledged when she won the ‘Prix de la mode’ at Paris’ Fashion Awards in 1997.

Beyond her distinguished acting and modeling career, Sastre has been a dedicated advocate for humanitarian causes. She serves as a UNICEF ambassador, actively participating in fundraising initiatives such as the Gary Player Invitational to support children’s welfare globally. Her artistic and cultural contributions were formally recognized in 2013 when she was appointed Dame (‘Chevalier’) of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, a prestigious honor bestowed by the French government for significant contributions to the arts.