Looking Back at the Impressive Career of Sophia Loren

Sophia Loren
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Sophia Loren is a legend in so many ways. Her career started when she began modeling as a teenager. as her success as a model continued to grow, she became one of the most celebrated pin-ups.

After achieving success in the modeling realm, Loren made a big name for herself in Hollywood. By the mid-1950s, she was such a big star that The American Film Institute lists her among the greatest female stars of Classic Hollywood Cinema.

Some of her notable films include:

  • Marriage Italian Style
  • Two Women
  • The Millionairess
  • El Cid
  • Arabesque

These classic fils are only a small sample of her impressive body of work. With over 300 IMDB credits, she has clearly stayed busy over the years.

In addition to her classic films, Loren remains active with her most recent films “The Life ahead” (2020) and the 2021 documentary “What Would Sophia Loren do?”

What an impressive woman. Do you have a favorite Sophia Loren moment or movie? Let us know in the comments.

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