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Sophia Loren

Sophia Loren is an Italian actress and singer who has had a successful career spanning over seven decades. She was born in Rome in 1934 and began her career as a model and actress in the 1950s. Loren rose to international fame in the 1960s and has appeared in over 100 films. She has won numerous awards for her performances, including an Academy Award for Best Actress in 1962 for her role in “Two Women.” In addition to her acting career, Loren has also worked as a producer and has written several books. She was famously sentenced to 30 days in Italalian jail for tax evasion. She was living in the states at the time, but chose to come back to Italy and serve her time, of which she did 17 days as she said will “do my duty and submit to the decision of the judges of my country”. She is now 88 years old and widowed after the passing of her former husband, Carlo Ponti Sr. Despite her advanced age, Loren is still active in the entertainment industry and continues to work on various projects.