1950–57 (beginnings and Hollywood stardom) Sophia Loren








miss italia 1950



sophia loren appeared in 1951 italian film era lui... sì! sì! under name sofia lazzaro . in french version odalisques topless.



sophia loren in started in naples (1959), in sang tu vuò fà l americano


when 14, sofia entered beauty pageant, miss italia 1950 and, while did not win, selected 1 of finalists. later, enrolled in acting class , selected uncredited in mervyn leroy s film quo vadis (1951), @ age of 15. in 1951, appeared in italian film era lui... sì! sì! played odalisque, being credited professionally sofia lazzaro. appeared in several bit parts , minor roles in part of decade. began using current stage name in la favorita (1952), new name being twist on name of swedish actress märta torén , suggested goffredo lombardo or (according 2008 dvd) carlo ponti. first starring role in aida (1953), received critical acclaim. after playing lead role in 2 nights cleopatra (1953), breakthrough role in gold of naples (1954), directed vittorio de sica. bad s bad, released in 1954, , (la bella mugnaia) (1955) became first of many films in loren co-starred marcello mastroianni. on next 3 years, acted in many films, including scandal in sorrento, lucky woman, boy on dolphin, legend of lost , pride , passion.








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