Sophia Loren won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in TWO WOMEN ('60). It was the first Oscar ever given for a performance in a foreign-language movie. #SummerUnderTheStars | Turner Classic Movies: TCM

Sophia Loren has been an icon of talent and beauty in film for decades. She’s conquered the top year after year as one of the most beloved and recognized actresses in the world. However, while her career has always shone... the reasons why she entered the movie industry were much darker. | Rosa

Sophia Loren Goddess of Beauty 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. Born: September 20, 1934 (age 87 years), Rome, Italy | Because We Love Classic Cinema