Scene from Emmanuelle 4 (1984)

Alternate Names: N/A

Physical Characteristics:

• Eye Color: green
• Hair Color: chestnut hair

First Appearances:

• Emmanuelle 4 (1984) as Emmanuelle

Most Important Roles:

• Emmanuelle 4 (1984) as Emmanuelle

Career Highlights:

• Emmanuelle 4 (1984)

"In 1980, at the age of twenty, Swedish model Mia Nygren made her breakthrough when she graced the cover of American L'Officiel. This feat swiftly opened doors to other opportunities, including appearances on French Lui's cover and German High Society's edition, as well as multiple issues of Playboy. Her striking features soon caught the attention of filmmakers, leading to her cinematic debut in Emmanuelle IV (1984). Although she initially shared the role with another actress, Mia took center stage after a transformation scene involving extensive plastic surgery.

Mia's sultry performance in Emmanuelle IV is enough to ignite temperatures akin to Brazilian summers. She bares all on numerous occasions, from admiring her figure in front of a mirror to a topless beach stroll and an intimate encounter with another woman. The movie also features a provocative scene where she strips for a doctor. After Plaza Real (1988), an Italian erotic thriller that marked her second and final film role, Mia returned to modeling full-time. She posed nude for Playmen and Oui but never appeared naked on screen again."

Alternate Names: Sonia Martin

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• Private Popsicle (1982) as Rena

Most Important Roles:

• Private Popsicle (1982) as Rena
• Young Love (1987) as Sandy
• Emmanuelle 4 (1984) as Suzanna
• Die unglaublichen Abenteuer des Guru Jakob (1983) as Susi
• Summertime Blues (1988) as Iris
• Melody of Passion (1986) as Betty
• Red Heat (1985) as Evelyn

Career Highlights:

• Private Popsicle (1982)
• Young Love (1987)
• Emmanuelle 4 (1984)
• Die unglaublichen Abenteuer des Guru Jakob (1983)
• Summertime Blues (1988)
• Melody of Passion (1986)
• Red Heat (1985)

"Austria-born Sonja Martin's brief yet noteworthy acting stint was predominantly marked by roles that demanded full nudity, a fact met with no complaints from enthusiasts. Initially pursuing medicine, Martin's attention shifted when a Penthouse photographer chanced upon her, subsequently leading to appearances in both Larry Flynt's adult magazine and the more upscale Playboy. Her acting debut came in 1982 with the Israeli comedy 'Sapihesor' or 'Private Popsicle'. However, it was a year later, on the beach in 'Lemon Popsicle IV', that Martin first bared all on the big screen. She then played a lead role in 'Emmanuelle IV' (1984), fleeing to Brazil post a breakup, much to the delight of series aficionados.

In 1985, Martin starred alongside Linda Blair in the women's prison exploitation film, 'Red Heat', famously featuring a racy group shower scene. Yet, her most notable performance was in 'La chica que cayo del cielo' (1986), also known as 'Melody of Passion'. Here, she portrayed a woman who inherits a Spanish castle turned luxury brothel, engaging sexually with its occupants.

Martin's final film appearance was in 'Young Love: Lemon Popsicle 7' (1987) before retiring from acting in 1988. Given the extensive on-screen exposure within her short career, few could fault Martin for calling it quits. Upon witnessing Sonja Martin, one might find their ardor ignited."