16-06-2006 19:01
New Bond girl Caterina Murino had to overcome her phobia of horses to land a part in the latest 007 film.The beautiful actress plays an accomplished horse rider, Solange, who is seduced by the suave spy in new movie Casino Royale.For several scenes in the movie, Caterina had to be shot riding a horse. However, the role brought back painful memories for the 29-year-old actress who narrowly escaped death after she was involved in a terrifying equestrian accident.Caterina suffered a broken rib, multiple bruises and had to be signed off work for three weeks, while shooting a period drama for Italian TV, to recover.She said: "It was as if it was written in my destiny that I would have to get back on a horse. I had to overcome my fear and get back in the saddle for the film."
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