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Italian actress
Sofia Costanza Brigida Villani Scicolone, known professionally as Sophia Loren, is an Italian actress. She was named by the American Film Institute as one of the greatest female stars of Classical Hollywood cinema.Wikipedia
| Born | September 20, 1934 |
| Hometown | Rome, Italy |
| Net worth | $150 million |
| Height | 5'9" (1.75m) |
| Spouse | Carlo Ponti (m 1957 - 1962) |
| Children | Edoardo Ponti , Carlo Ponti |
| Parents | Riccardo Scicolone , Romilda Villani |
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Albums
Lucky to Be a Woman
2003
Peter and Sophia
1960
Goodness, Gracious!: A Musical Portrait of Sophia Loren
2013
Oh, Lady Be Good!
2012
Bing! Bang! Bong!: Music from the Films of Sophia Loren
2009
Serge Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf; Jean-Pascal Beintus: Wolf Tracks
2003
Zoo Be Zoo Be Zoo: The Remixes
1999
AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | Nine | Nominated |
| 1995 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Prêt-à -Porter (film) | Nominated |
| 1965 | Academy Award | Actress in a Leading Role | Marriage Italian-Style | Nominated |
| 1965 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy | Marriage Italian-Style | Nominated |
| 1962 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy | Two Women aka La Ciociara | Winner |