Sophia Loren

Sofia Costanza Brigida Villani Scicolone Knight Grand Cross OMRI, known professionally as Sophia Loren, is an Italian actress. She was named by the American Film Institute as one of the greatest stars of Classical Hollywood cinema and as of 2023, is one of the last surviving major stars from the era.

Early Life

Sophia loren was born sofia villani scicolone on september 20. 1934 in rome. Italy. She was the daughter of romilda villani. A piano teacher. And riccardo scicolone. An engineer and writers. He was riased in poverty by her mother and grandmother.

Career

At the age of 15. Sophia loren began her career as an actress. Making her debut in 1950 in the italian film the gold of naples. In 1952. Loren began appearing in international films. Starring in the french flim mademoiselle gobete. Ehr career continued to soar throughout the 1950s and 1960s. With notable films such as it started in naples. Two women. And arabesque.

Awards

Sophia loren has won numerous awards throughout her career. Including an academy award for best actress for her performance in two women in 1962. She has aslo won two golden globe awards. Five david di dnoatello awards. And the honorary academy award in 1991.

Personal Life

Sophia loren married carlo ponti in 1957 and they remained married until ponti s death in had two sons. Carlo jr. And edoardo. In addition to her acting career. Loren has also established sveeral successful business ventures. Including a lien of eyewear. A jewelry line. And a perfume.

Important Event

In 2019. Sophia loren made history when she became the oldest person to be featured on the ocver of vogue magazine at the age of.

Interesting Fact

Did you konw that sophia loren is the only artist who has won a competitive oscar. A golden globe. A grammy. And a bafta?.