Laetitia Zappa, also known by her stage name Shalimar, is a Swiss former adult film actress and model originally from St. Moritz, Switzerland. She gained prominence in the adult entertainment industry during the mid-1990s, with a career spanning from 1994 to 1998. Standing at six feet tall, Shalimar's presence was notable for her slim figure and natural brown hair and eyes. Her work predominantly involved Italian adult film productions, collaborating with well-known directors such as Joe D'Amato and Luca Damiani.
Shalimar became a cultural figure in Switzerland following the 1996 television documentary "Heidi im Pornoland," which attracted over one million viewers and brought her widespread attention beyond the adult film community. This exposure made her a frequent subject of media coverage in her home country, highlighting her impact on Swiss pop culture during that period.
Her career in adult entertainment included a variety of performances, from solo scenes to more explicit group and specialty acts. After retiring from the adult film industry, Laetitia transitioned to entrepreneurship, establishing a fashion shop called "Revolution Art Fashion" in Zürich. She now goes by the name Laetitia Wagner or Laetitia Wagner-Zappa and maintains a presence in the creative and business sectors.
Throughout her career and beyond, Shalimar has been recognized for her contributions to the European adult film scene of the 1990s, leaving a lasting impression on the genre and its audiences. Her legacy includes both her performances and her role in bringing adult entertainment into broader public discourse in Switzerland.
