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Love against all odds
The relationship of one of the most beautiful women in the world, Sophia Loren and film producer Carlo Ponti was not exactly rosy. The share fell in love a lot of tests, but they were able to overcome them. The novel Sophie and Carlo, which lasted half a century, can be named one of the most beautiful love story in the world of cinema.
The novel Sophie and Carlo began banal, like many others in the film world. The young 16-year-old actress and producer mature met in a Roman café, where he noticed her and offered to take part in a beauty contest, where he was a member of the jury. Effective Sophia so impressed Carlo on the stage, that he did not hesitate to invite her to come to his studio - Carlo saw the girl in the incredible potential of the cast. Before that Sophie has managed to play in a few projects, but they were all low-budget commercials or movies with erotic overtones (later bought out Carlo "shameful" movies with Sophie, to save her from the scandal).
However, Ponti, as a professional in the field of cinema, did not immediately took Sophie as she was - for a start, he advised her to shorten the nose and reduce the circumference of the hips. For the woman who will become a sex symbol of the planet, the proposal was humiliating, and she refused to remake yourself and your body. However, Sophie trusted Carlo and did not resist his custody. She patiently sat for half a day in his office waiting for at least some role and it was nicknamed "Miss Admissions." Carlo knew that Sophie is waiting for a successful career as an actress, he saw that the camera loves her, except that he did not notice that he had started to fall in love with a proud Italian obstinate character. Feelings Ponty were true, except that they do not find a place in his life - he was married with two children grew up.
Patience rewarded Sophie - she got the starring role in the film "The Gold of Naples." 20-year-old actress brilliantly manifested itself during the shooting. On the last day of filming, which coincided with the birthday of Sophie, Carlo gave her an expensive diamond ring. At the time, Sophie realized that Carlo refers to her not only as a mentor and father (with whom she had a very complicated relationship), but as a lover. Succumbing to passion, Sophie did not resist his feelings and plunged into them with his head, forgetting that her favorite legally belongs to another woman.
1955 was the golden career Sophia Loren. Home country fell at her feet, she has surpassed the two main stars of Italy at the time - Gina Lollobrigida (which also opened Carlo Ponti) and Silvana Mangano, and set off to conquer Hollywood. Dream Factory was given to her easily and Sophie became a star of a world scale, but it was her no joy. In Italy, he was waiting for her beloved Carlo, who, in spite of the mutual feelings, he could not give her no family, no children, which she dreamed. The fact that the procedure of divorce in Italy - the process is very lengthy, and in those days - and even impossible. However, Sophie did not give up and decided to do everything to make her man entirely hers.
Sophie took the old as the hills, way. In the film "Pride and Passion" was a partner of actress Carrie Grant - her idol. Needless to say, Grant could not help but fall to the charms of Italian beauty, Sophia and it was just at hand. Carey showed her unequivocal attentions showered flowers led to award-winning restaurants, and all of this could not help noticing Carlo Ponti and indeed Sophie as she could advertise its relations with the attractive actor. Carlo knew exactly what Sophie wanted to prove to him - he may lose it if you do not make a choice between her and his wife. Selecting Ponti was obvious. Top lawyers in Italy have tried to resolve the issue with the termination of his marriage, the result was unexpected - Carlo divorced his wife in Mexico and there he married Sophie.
Sophie's Dream come true - a beloved man became her lawful husband, but their happiness was short-lived. The Vatican recognized the marriage null and void, refusing to recognize the divorce from his ex-wife, since it was produced outside Italy. Condemned by society for the actual bigamy Carlo, Sophie and her husband left the country. During the long 10 years Sophie and Carlo lived in different countries of the world, but never returned to his homeland, decided to issue the French citizenship. Even ex-wife Ponty had become a Frenchwoman, to their divorce became valid. Only in 1966, Ponti married Loren and officially entered in full force.
It seemed that was all troubles behind and "couple" can live in love and happiness and to raise children, but problems arose with that. Sophie could not have a baby, she had several miscarriages. However, the desire to experience the joy of motherhood overcame everything. All nine months Sophie spent in bed (doctors argued that any stress or awkward movement can lead to miscarriage), she watched TV, did not speak on the phone all the time went with plugs in their ears, not to be afraid of unexpected loud noise or sound. God rewarded her by the reverent attitude, and patience - Sophie gave birth to a boy, who was named Carlo Ponti Jr. After birth, she is very worried about the health of the baby and returned to the clinic just 2 months after its birth. Even after 4 years Sophie gave birth to a second son - Eduardo.
Relations Sophie and her husband were always very gentle. He pandered to the whims of his wife, who was younger than his 22 years, and traditionally marks the end of filming another movie with her participation luxurious gift as it was with a diamond ring in 1954.
Sophie and Carlo lived happily married for almost 50 years. In all that time between them never got up one third. Carlo Ponti died in 2007 at the age of 94 years before they are 8 months before their golden wedding with Sophie. At the funeral of her husband, Sophie said: "Our love was a gift from God, which is awarded to the unit».
The novel Sophie and Carlo began banal, like many others in the film world. The young 16-year-old actress and producer mature met in a Roman café, where he noticed her and offered to take part in a beauty contest, where he was a member of the jury. Effective Sophia so impressed Carlo on the stage, that he did not hesitate to invite her to come to his studio - Carlo saw the girl in the incredible potential of the cast. Before that Sophie has managed to play in a few projects, but they were all low-budget commercials or movies with erotic overtones (later bought out Carlo "shameful" movies with Sophie, to save her from the scandal).
However, Ponti, as a professional in the field of cinema, did not immediately took Sophie as she was - for a start, he advised her to shorten the nose and reduce the circumference of the hips. For the woman who will become a sex symbol of the planet, the proposal was humiliating, and she refused to remake yourself and your body. However, Sophie trusted Carlo and did not resist his custody. She patiently sat for half a day in his office waiting for at least some role and it was nicknamed "Miss Admissions." Carlo knew that Sophie is waiting for a successful career as an actress, he saw that the camera loves her, except that he did not notice that he had started to fall in love with a proud Italian obstinate character. Feelings Ponty were true, except that they do not find a place in his life - he was married with two children grew up.
Patience rewarded Sophie - she got the starring role in the film "The Gold of Naples." 20-year-old actress brilliantly manifested itself during the shooting. On the last day of filming, which coincided with the birthday of Sophie, Carlo gave her an expensive diamond ring. At the time, Sophie realized that Carlo refers to her not only as a mentor and father (with whom she had a very complicated relationship), but as a lover. Succumbing to passion, Sophie did not resist his feelings and plunged into them with his head, forgetting that her favorite legally belongs to another woman.
1955 was the golden career Sophia Loren. Home country fell at her feet, she has surpassed the two main stars of Italy at the time - Gina Lollobrigida (which also opened Carlo Ponti) and Silvana Mangano, and set off to conquer Hollywood. Dream Factory was given to her easily and Sophie became a star of a world scale, but it was her no joy. In Italy, he was waiting for her beloved Carlo, who, in spite of the mutual feelings, he could not give her no family, no children, which she dreamed. The fact that the procedure of divorce in Italy - the process is very lengthy, and in those days - and even impossible. However, Sophie did not give up and decided to do everything to make her man entirely hers.
Sophie took the old as the hills, way. In the film "Pride and Passion" was a partner of actress Carrie Grant - her idol. Needless to say, Grant could not help but fall to the charms of Italian beauty, Sophia and it was just at hand. Carey showed her unequivocal attentions showered flowers led to award-winning restaurants, and all of this could not help noticing Carlo Ponti and indeed Sophie as she could advertise its relations with the attractive actor. Carlo knew exactly what Sophie wanted to prove to him - he may lose it if you do not make a choice between her and his wife. Selecting Ponti was obvious. Top lawyers in Italy have tried to resolve the issue with the termination of his marriage, the result was unexpected - Carlo divorced his wife in Mexico and there he married Sophie.
Sophie's Dream come true - a beloved man became her lawful husband, but their happiness was short-lived. The Vatican recognized the marriage null and void, refusing to recognize the divorce from his ex-wife, since it was produced outside Italy. Condemned by society for the actual bigamy Carlo, Sophie and her husband left the country. During the long 10 years Sophie and Carlo lived in different countries of the world, but never returned to his homeland, decided to issue the French citizenship. Even ex-wife Ponty had become a Frenchwoman, to their divorce became valid. Only in 1966, Ponti married Loren and officially entered in full force.
It seemed that was all troubles behind and "couple" can live in love and happiness and to raise children, but problems arose with that. Sophie could not have a baby, she had several miscarriages. However, the desire to experience the joy of motherhood overcame everything. All nine months Sophie spent in bed (doctors argued that any stress or awkward movement can lead to miscarriage), she watched TV, did not speak on the phone all the time went with plugs in their ears, not to be afraid of unexpected loud noise or sound. God rewarded her by the reverent attitude, and patience - Sophie gave birth to a boy, who was named Carlo Ponti Jr. After birth, she is very worried about the health of the baby and returned to the clinic just 2 months after its birth. Even after 4 years Sophie gave birth to a second son - Eduardo.
Relations Sophie and her husband were always very gentle. He pandered to the whims of his wife, who was younger than his 22 years, and traditionally marks the end of filming another movie with her participation luxurious gift as it was with a diamond ring in 1954.
Sophie and Carlo lived happily married for almost 50 years. In all that time between them never got up one third. Carlo Ponti died in 2007 at the age of 94 years before they are 8 months before their golden wedding with Sophie. At the funeral of her husband, Sophie said: "Our love was a gift from God, which is awarded to the unit».
