Maria Michi, a talented Italian supporting actress, was born on May 14th, 1921, and passed away on April 7th, 1980. Her impressive career spanned multiple decades, with notable collaborations with renowned directors Roberto Rossellini and Christian-Jaque.
Initially, Michi worked as a typist at a law firm and later as an usherette at Rome's Teatro Quattro Fontane. She was discovered by Sergio Tofano and Diana Torrieri, who offered her small parts during the 1942-1943 season. Critics, including Irene Bignardi, praised her unique talent, describing her as "a woman very near the resistance and the Communist Party."
In 1948, Michi worked with Christian-Jaque on the film La Chartreuse de Parme. The following year, she married Duke Augusto Torlonia, but their union was annulled in San Marino in 1956. During this period, Michi focused on her theater career, particularly under the direction of Guido Salvini.
The 1960s and 1970s saw Michi return to film, appearing in 12 movies, including Bernardo Bertolucci's critically acclaimed Last Tango in Paris and Tinto Brass's provocative Salon Kitty, which marked her final film appearance.
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