Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida dies
Gina Lollobrigida, the muse of Italian cinema, died on Monday at the age of 95. (SOURCE: EUROPA PRESS)
Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida dies
This was reported by the Italian news agency Ansa. The actress, well known for her role in » Pane, amore e fantasia» rose to fame in the 50s and came to participate in more than 60 films with stars such as Frank Sinatra, Humphrey Bogart or Marcello Mastroianni, among others.
Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida dies
Born in 1927 in a wealthy family in Subiaco, in central Italy, Luigia Lollobrigida moved to Rome at the age of 20 to begin her studies in Fine Arts.
Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida dies
After coming second in the Miss Rome pageant, she entered the Miss Italy contest where Lucia Bose won first place. Thanks to this, the young woman got a chance in the Roman studios of Cinecittà, playing small roles.
Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida dies
Three years later, Luigia received an offer from millionaire producer Howard Hughes, so she had to settle in Hollywood for a while.
Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida dies
After her return, she managed to become one of the most acclaimed actresses in the film world in Italy and throughout Europe, winning a multitude of awards for her performances in films, series and theaters.
Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida passes away
On the other hand, her private life has always been in the news. It was in 1949 when she married Milko Skofic, a Yugoslavian doctor with whom she had a son, Andrea, and from whom she divorced in 1971. In addition, Lollobrigida had a relationship with Spanish businessman Javier Rigau, 34 years younger than her, whom she finally denounced for fraud and false documentation for the marriage «by proxy» that they contracted in 2010.
Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida dies
This 2022, the Italian actress was in the news again when she tried her luck in politics, running for the Senate in the general elections held in the country on September 25.
