Monica Bellucci

Monica Bellucci is an iconic model and actress. She has enjoyed a successful career in the film and fashion industry, establishing herself as an influential figure in both sectors. Her acting debut in the Italian television miniseries "Vita coi figli" in 1991 marked the start of her burgeoning career. Gaining international recognition in "Malèna" (2000) and "The Passion of the Christ" (2004), Bellucci demonstrated her versatility and talent as an actress. In 2015, at the age of 50, she made history by appearing in the James Bond film "Spectre" as the oldest Bond girl in the franchise's history. Bellucci has also taken on roles in television series such as "Mozart in the Jungle" (2016) and "Call My Agent!" (2018). In 2019, she made her stage debut as Maria Callas in "Letters and Memoirs."

She speaks Italian, French, and English fluently, Spanish semi-fluently, and has appeared in films speaking each of these languages, as well as in Aramaic for her part as Mary Magdalene in "The Passion of the Christ."

She transitioned from modeling to acting without completely leaving the modeling world behind and over the years, she has worked as a brand ambassador for luxury brands like Cartier and Dior, often making appearances in their high jewelry collections on red carpets. Bellucci's enduring elegance and style have graced the covers of national and international magazines such as Elle, GQ, Harper's Bazaar, and Vogue. In 2019, she returned to the catwalk for Dolce & Gabbana during the Milan Fashion Week, alongside other 1990s supermodels.

Throughout her career, Bellucci has received numerous accolades, including the David di Donatello, Globo d'oro, and Nastro d'Argento awards. In 2018, Forbes Italy acknowledged her success by including her in their list of the 100 most successful Italian women. Beyond the film and fashion industry, Bellucci has made significant contributions to the arts as a permanent member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, representing Italy. She has also been honored by the French and Italian governments, receiving the knight insignias of the Order of Arts and Letters in 2006 and of the Legion of Honour in 2016.