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Monica Anna Maria Bellucci was born in Città di Castello, Umbria, Italy. Her father, Pasquale Bellucci, owned a trucking company.
Beginnings in Modeling
Age 13 (circa 1977)
Bellucci began her modeling career by posing for a local photo enthusiast, marking the start of her journey in the fashion world.
Move to Milan and Modeling Career
1988
Bellucci left the Faculty of Law at the University of Perugia to pursue a career in modeling. She moved to Milan, one of Europe’s fashion capitals, and signed with Elite Model Management with the help of model agent Piero Piazzi.
Rise to Prominence as a Fashion Model
Late 1980s
By the end of the 1980s, Bellucci had become a prominent fashion model, working with top fashion houses such as Fendi, Dior, and Dolce & Gabbana. She modeled in major cities including Paris and New York.
Transition to Acting
Early 1990s
Bellucci began taking acting classes and made her transition to acting. Her first significant roles included films like 'La riffa' and later more notable roles in films such as 'Malena' and 'Irreversible'.
Feature in Esquire
2001
Bellucci was featured on the cover and in an article of Esquire’s February issue, highlighting her as a symbol of desire and beauty.
Pregnancy and Advocacy
2004
While pregnant with her daughter Deva, Bellucci posed nude for the Italian Vanity Fair Magazine in protest against Italian laws preventing the use of donor sperm.
Ranked Among the Most Beautiful Women
2011
Bellucci was ranked fourth in the Los Angeles Times Magazine’s list of the 50 most beautiful women in film, further solidifying her status as an icon of beauty.
Oldest Bond Girl
2015
At the age of 50, Bellucci became the oldest Bond girl in the James Bond film franchise, playing the role of Lucia Sciarra in the film 'Spectre'.
Recognition by Forbes Italy
2018
Forbes Italy named Bellucci one of the 100 most successful Italian women, acknowledging her contributions to both the fashion and film industries.
Brief
Known For
Her work as a fashion model and actress in Italian, American, and French films.
Bio Dates and Places
Born Date: 30 September 1964.
Born Place: Città di Castello, Umbria.
Career
Current occupation: Actress and model.
Past occupations: Fashion model.
Previous Place of Work: Milan, Paris, New York City.
Achievements and Recognition
Awards: Globo d'oro Award for Best Actress (1998), Nastro d'Argento Award for Best Supporting Actress (2003), DIFF Awards – Dublin Film Critics' Circle selection for Best Actress (2016), Nastro d'Argento europeo (European Silver Ribbon Award) and Zolotoy Vityaz (Golden Knight) Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role (2017).
Wikipedia Article
Welcome to the Monica Bellucci Hub! This community hub — built on top of and serving as a companion to the Wikipedia article — lets you discuss, collect, and organize everything related to Monica Bellucci.
Monica Anna Maria Bellucci was born in Città di Castello, Umbria, Italy. Her father, Pasquale Bellucci, owned a trucking company.
Beginnings in Modeling
Age 13 (circa 1977)
Bellucci began her modeling career by posing for a local photo enthusiast, marking the start of her journey in the fashion world.
Move to Milan and Modeling Career
1988
Bellucci left the Faculty of Law at the University of Perugia to pursue a career in modeling. She moved to Milan, one of Europe’s fashion capitals, and signed with Elite Model Management with the help of model agent Piero Piazzi.
Rise to Prominence as a Fashion Model
Late 1980s
By the end of the 1980s, Bellucci had become a prominent fashion model, working with top fashion houses such as Fendi, Dior, and Dolce & Gabbana. She modeled in major cities including Paris and New York.
Transition to Acting
Early 1990s
Bellucci began taking acting classes and made her transition to acting. Her first significant roles included films like 'La riffa' and later more notable roles in films such as 'Malena' and 'Irreversible'.
Feature in Esquire
2001
Bellucci was featured on the cover and in an article of Esquire’s February issue, highlighting her as a symbol of desire and beauty.
Pregnancy and Advocacy
2004
While pregnant with her daughter Deva, Bellucci posed nude for the Italian Vanity Fair Magazine in protest against Italian laws preventing the use of donor sperm.
Ranked Among the Most Beautiful Women
2011
Bellucci was ranked fourth in the Los Angeles Times Magazine’s list of the 50 most beautiful women in film, further solidifying her status as an icon of beauty.
Oldest Bond Girl
2015
At the age of 50, Bellucci became the oldest Bond girl in the James Bond film franchise, playing the role of Lucia Sciarra in the film 'Spectre'.
Recognition by Forbes Italy
2018
Forbes Italy named Bellucci one of the 100 most successful Italian women, acknowledging her contributions to both the fashion and film industries.
Brief
Known For
Her work as a fashion model and actress in Italian, American, and French films.
Bio Dates and Places
Born Date: 30 September 1964.
Born Place: Città di Castello, Umbria.
Career
Current occupation: Actress and model.
Past occupations: Fashion model.
Previous Place of Work: Milan, Paris, New York City.
Achievements and Recognition
Awards: Globo d'oro Award for Best Actress (1998), Nastro d'Argento Award for Best Supporting Actress (2003), DIFF Awards – Dublin Film Critics' Circle selection for Best Actress (2016), Nastro d'Argento europeo (European Silver Ribbon Award) and Zolotoy Vityaz (Golden Knight) Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role (2017).
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