At six, her chin was cut by shrapnel during a bombing in World War II. Other screen names used before becoming Sophia Loren were Sofia Lazzaro and Sofia Scicolone. Nominated for two Academy Awards and ...

Italian actress and bona fide screen goddess Sophia Loren made over 100 films in her 50-year career, remaining one of the most beloved and recognizable figures in the international film world. Much of ...

Sophia Loren is one of the greatest Italian actresses of the 20th Century, who also became an international screen star with her great beauty and acting ability. From her first starring role in “Aida” ...

Celebrate the Italian icon's 90th birthday on Sept. 20, 2024, with a look back on her storied life Mary Green is a former entertainment projects editor at PEOPLE. She left PEOPLE in 2021. Kate Hogan ...

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