In 95 years, Gina Lollobrigida has never met the love of her life. Bashny.Net

Actresses of Italian films Everyone's good at picking. However, Gina Lollobrigida was distinguished by a special charm and grace. With her beauty, she could fascinate anyone. What a pity that this beautiful woman is no longer with us! On January 16, 2023, the movie legend flew to heaven. Today we want to honor Gina and tell about her main achievements.



Actresses of Italian films Gina Lollobrigida was born in a large family. Her father worked as a slussar, and her mother was a housewife. She raised children and helped her husband sell furniture he made with his own hands.

The incredible appearance of the future actress began to notice in childhood. When she was only 3 years old, she won first place in a local beauty contest for children. At the age of 13, Gina began to study theater at the Academy of Rome. There was no hope for a quiet life in Mussolini’s time. The family was forced to move.



Gina was not able to return to Rome until 1945. To survive, she painted caricatures and cartoons on the streets of the city. The girl dreamed of becoming an opera singer and studied this craft. Lollobrigida did not represent herself as an actress, although her bright appearance was a free ticket to the world of big cinema. Local directors often called her to the set.

Who knows, Gina would have been an actress if not for her mother. It was she who persuaded her daughter to take part in the filming. So, in 1946, the Italian starred in episodic roles in the films “Black Eagle” and “Love Drink”. Then there were roles in the films “Man in the House”, “Payatsy” and “Crazy from the Opera”.



Instagram / @mi_cine_clasico Thanks to the shooting Gina began to earn decent money. The work was easy for her, as she received a good education at the Roman school. She had no natural talent either. Around the same time, the actress took part in the Italian beauty contest, taking the honorable third place.

Directors began to pay more attention to young talent. Once she was even invited to star in Hollywood, but Gina refused. She increasingly starred in Italian cinema, postponing classes in vocals and painting in a long box.



Her first major role was Gina in 1950. She played in the movie "Alina". Then the promotion of the actress in the world of cinema was engaged in her new husband Milko Skofic. He was a psychiatrist by profession, but for the sake of his beloved gave up healing, completely devoting himself to his wife.

How did the personal life of the actress Gina lived in marriage with Milko Skofich for a long 20 years. Together they raised a son who was named after his father. But to become truly happy in this relationship Italian and failed. The couple divorced in 1971.

The actress did not have any more Italian films. But there were minor intrigues. However, most often it became a reason for discussion in the media. The yellow press tried to ascribe to the legendary Italian a couple of new novels.



Instagram / @cherie25tvoff Her popularity has grown at breakneck speed. The film "Fanfan Tulip" gave the actress worldwide fame. She finally accepted the offer to go to Hollywood. As a result, on the big screens appeared such films as “Spare the devil” and “Solomon and the Queen of Sheba”.

Luxury Italian filmed for many glossy magazines. Her beauty was breathtaking. However, Gina did not let anyone into her heart. She was credited with romances with many famous men of that time. The relationship with the Spanish architect Javier Rigau, which lasted 20 years, can be considered serious.



Instagram / @cherie25tvoff The lovers had a significant age difference At the time of the planned engagement, the actress was 79 years old. However, at the last minute everything was canceled. The architect was convicted of forging marriage documents. It is still unclear which side the truth is on.

During the last years of her life, Lollobrigida dreamed of living up to 113 years as her aunt. However, fate decreed otherwise. The actress fell in her own villa, breaking her hip. Without prompt intervention, this problem could not be solved. But it did not give the desired results. The legend of Italian cinema died on January 16, 2023.

Farewell to the actress will be held on January 18 and 19 in the Protomoteca Hall in the City Hall of Rome on Capitol Hill, and the funeral will be held on January 19 in the Church of Santa Maria in Montesanto on Piazza del Popolo. Gina flew to heaven at the age of 95, cementing her status as a legend of Italian cinema.



The actress made an unimaginable contribution to the development of modern cinema. We offer you to review the best films with her participation: “Night beauties”, “Provincial” and “Bread, love and fantasy”. Bright memory!