Acting
Annik Borel
Annik Borel, born Anne Borel in 1948 in Besançon, France, was a strikingly beautiful actress renowned for her roles in a selection of provocative exploitation films of the 1970s in both Europe and America. She made her impactful entry into the film industry with a notable performance in "Weekend With the Babysitter," where she portrayed a seductive, bisexual girlfriend of a drug dealer, showcasing her ability to embody complex characters.
Borel's versatility led her to make a guest appearance on the popular sitcom "The Odd Couple," further broadening her appeal. She also featured in minor roles in films that have since garnered cult status, including as a tormented witch in Ted V. Mikels' infamous "Blood Orgy of the She Devils," and as a topless prostitute in the energetic blaxploitation film "Truck Turner."
However, it was her leading role in Rino Di Silvestro's sensational and over-the-top horror film "Werewolf Woman" that solidified her status in the realm of cult cinema, where she captivated audiences as a young woman grappling with the belief that she is a werewolf. Following her work in the European films "Black Aphrodite" and "Erotic Encounters," Annik Borel abruptly retired from acting, leaving fans to wonder about her whereabouts and the legacy she left behind in the realm of genre cinema.
