From an idea by E.M. Stuart, president of the Hollywood Chambers of Commerce, to one of the most coveted recognitions worldwide. In 1953, the foundations were laid for a tradition that still entices the most renowned stars, including Italians. It wasn’t until 1958 that the first 8 stars were awarded, […]
Italian Actors
Italian Actors and Italian Actress
Roberto Benigni, an actor of smiles and tears
The life and career of an incredible man.
Suburra: Blood on Rome, the Italian Netflix success
The Italian series that swept over Netflix.
Monica Bellucci, the story of an international star
Life and career of Monica Bellucci, an Italian actress, a former model and one of the most beautiful women in the world.
Happy Birthday Albertone!
Today, 100 years ago, the legendary Alberto Sordi — Albertone, for all of us Italians — was born in Rome. An icon of our cinema, a great example of creativity, art and integrity, Albertone remains one of Italy most loved actors and artists. In his movies, Sordi always depicted the […]
Alberto Sordi
Alberto Sordi in “Un giorno in pretura” “Maccarone, m’hai provocato e io ti distruggo adesso, maccarone! Io me te magno, ahmm!”. (Said in a Roman accent: “Pasta, you provoked me and I’ll destroy you now, pasta! I’m going to eat you, ahmm!”) When faced with a plate of pasta, many […]
Sophia Loren
Sophia Loren is one of Italy’s treasures for more than one reason: because of her work, for her enticing beauty and for her elegance throughout the decades.
Aldo, Giovanni & Giacomo
Aldo, Giovanni & Giacomo Italian cinema has been always labeled as intellectual and artistic, deep in its content and a benchmark for many filmmakers. Masters like De Sica and Rossellini created the neorealism that became worshipped by Hollywood and studied in every single film school in the world. Despite this claim […]
Totò
Totò in the 1930s (wikimedia) The legend of Totò Antonio De Curtis, better known as Totò, is not really popular outside of his home country, but here in Italy, he’s a true legend. His name’s largely associated with 1950’s and 1960’s comedy movies, however Totò marked with his talent also the […]
Edwige Fenech
Edwige Fenech Those who fell in love with Edwige Fenech in the 70s will remember her sex appeal, her femininity and the actress’ seductive French accent. Born in French Algeria in 1948 to a Maltese father and a Sicilian mother, the star of the erotic comedies that were once all the […]