Funeral will be in 3 days / Farewell actor Sophia Loren

Sophia Loren is one of the most outstanding actresses in the history of world Cinema a symbol of Elegance and talent born September 20th 1934 in Rome Italy under the name Sophia scoff her path to fame was far from easy but she managed to overcome all obstacles and win the recognition of audiences around the world early years in the beginning of her career Sophia grew up in a poor family and her early life was full of difficulties from an early age she dreamed of a career in movies and began her career as a model and beauty pageant contestant her victory in the Miss Italy pageant in 1950 was a springboard to big movies at the age of 16 she signed a contract with a movie studio and began acting in small roles in Italian films rise to International Fame a key moment in her career came in 1954 when she landed a role in the film sokura which brought her International recognition she worked with prominent directors such as vitorio Desa and Dino reesi and demonstrated her outstanding acting talent in films such as a Million Years BC and a time to live and a time to die Awards and recognition Sophia Loren has won two Oscars one for best actress for her role in chuchura 1962 and an honorary Oscar in 1991 for career achievement she has also won numerous other Awards including a Golden Globe a s award and many awards at film festivals personal life and other achievements Sophia Loren was married to the prominent Italian producer Carlo Ponte with whom she lived until his death in 2007 their Union was not only personal but also professional they worked together on many successful projects apart from acting Sophia Loren is known for her work as a writer and philanthropist