Italy’s Most Iconic Women: From Sophia Loren to Modern-Day Muses
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10Sophia Loren – The Eternal Star
No list could begin without Sophia Loren, the ultimate Italian icon of beauty and depth. Born in Naples in 1934, Loren rose from poverty to international stardom with her stunning looks and magnetic screen presence. She became the first actor to win an Oscar for a non-English-speaking role with Two Women in 1962.
Beyond her acting, Loren remains a symbol of resilience and elegance, representing the golden age of Italian cinema like no other.
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