Sophia Loren, OMRI, born Sofia Villani Scicolone on September 20, 1934, is a renowned Italian actress who has made a lasting impact on the film industry.
With a career spanning over six decades, Loren has won numerous accolades, including the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in Two Women (1962),making her the first actress to receive an Oscar for a non-English-speaking performance. She has also won 21 other awards, cementing her status as a highly acclaimed actress.
Loren's impressive filmography includes notable titles such as Houseboat (1958),El Cid (1961),Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow (1963),Marriage Italian Style (1964),A Special Day (1977),Courage (1986),Grumpier Old Men (1995),and Nine (2009). Her performances have garnered both critical and commercial success, solidifying her position as a Hollywood icon.
Throughout her illustrious career, Loren has received numerous honors and awards, including seven Golden Globe Awards, a Grammy Award, a BAFTA Award, and a Laurel Award. She has also been recognized for her lifetime achievements, receiving the Cecil B. de Mille award in 1995.
In 1999, Loren was listed as #21 of the 25 American female screen legends of all time by the American Film Institute's AFI's 100 Years... 100 Stars. The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) honored her in 2002, inducting her into its Italian American Hall of Fame.
In 1991, the Republic of France awarded Loren the Distinction of la Légion d'honneur, and in 1997, she was invested as Cavaliere di Gran Croce Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana, Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic. In 2010, she received the Praemium Imperiale from the Imperial Family of Japan on behalf of the Japan Art Association.
Sophia Loren's impressive body of work has earned her the nickname "Italy's Most Awarded Actress," a testament to her enduring legacy in the world of cinema.
