Maryam d'Abo was born in London, England, and spent her formative years in European cities like Paris and Geneva. For over two decades, she has captivated audiences with her striking beauty and captivating presence.
Maryam's acting career began with a stint in the 1982 horror film Xtro, which has since become a cult classic. Throughout the mid-1980s, she appeared in a variety of films, including two mini-series based on novels by Sidney Sheldon: Master of the Game and If Tomorrow Comes. Her role in Laughter in the Dark, an adaptation of Vladimir Nabokov's novel, featured a star-studded cast including Maximilian Schell and Mick Jagger. Although the film was never completed due to financial issues, Maryam's performance in it marked a turning point in her career.
In 1987, Maryam landed her breakout role as Kara Milovy in the James Bond film The Living Daylights, opposite Timothy Dalton's James Bond. This role catapulted her to international fame and led to a string of leading roles in the early 1990s. She appeared in a mix of films, including Shootfighter: Fight to the Death and the European horror movie Immortal Sins. Maryam also explored the erotic thriller genre, starring in Tomcat: Dangerous Desires, Tropical Heat, and an episode of Red Shoe Diaries.
Throughout the mid-1990s, Maryam continued to appear in a variety of films, including Double Obsession, a remake of The Browning Version, and Solitaire for 2, a romantic comedy. She also starred in thrillers such as Timelock and An American Affair.
In 2002, Maryam drew on her experiences as a Bond Girl to write, produce, and host Bond Girls Are Forever, a documentary that examines the culture and connotations of being a Bond girl. This film received a DVD release and appeared on British and American television.
Since then, Maryam has made guest appearances in television dramas, including Doctor Zhivago and Helen of Troy. She has also appeared in films like San Antonio, Evil Remains, L'enfer, and The Prince & Me II: The Royal Wedding. Maryam has demonstrated her versatility as an actress by working in a range of genres and continues to make guest appearances for her fans.
