Actress Sophia Loren at the 'Miss Italia' pageant

Jan 01, 1950 - Salsomaggiore, ITALY - One of the most successful international stars of the postwar era, SOPHIA LOREN during 'Miss Italia' pageant, where was comforted with 'Miss Eleganza' title. She began entering area beauty contests at the age of 14, later becoming a model and appearing in a number of uncredited bit parts in films. Not only did she rise to fame as a sex symbol, but she also won a measure of critical acclaim rarely afforded most of her foreign-born contemporaries. (Credit Image: © KEYSTONE Pictures USA)

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