WHY IS SHE FAMOUS
After roles in a list of Italian and French films like Malena (2000) and Irreversible (2002), Monica Bellucci struck gold as Persephone in The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions. She's sustained her presence stateside with roles in The Passion of the Christ (2004), Shoot 'Em Up (2007), and The Private Lives of Pippa Lee (2009). 2010 is actually Bellucci’s most prominent year to date in English-language films, with The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, opposite Nicolas Cage and Jay Baruchel; The Whistleblower, opposite Rachel Weisz; and Joel Schumacher’s1:30 Train. Did we mention that she’s 45?It doesn't mean anything, beauty. I mean, if I see a beautiful man, maybe I am surprised for three seconds, but then if I speak with him and he's completely stupid, I don't see his beauty anymore.
94 SEX APPEAL
It’s hard to envision Monica Bellucci without instantly conjuring naughty thoughts, and there’s little doubt that she deserves all the salacious sentiments that have been hurled her way over the years. It’s also worth noting that unlike a lot of her contemporaries, Monica Bellucci has only become more attractive and alluring as time has passed.
A textbook example of the whole MILF phenomenon, Monica Bellucci has managed to retain her hourglass figure without the assistance of plastic surgery (as far as we can tell). It’s no surprise to note, then, that Monica Bellucci has become a staple of AskMen.com's Top 99 list over the years, having peaked in 2002 with a ranking of No. 1. She also ranked No. 18 in 2007, No. 22 in 2008 and No. 18 again in 2009.
A textbook example of the whole MILF phenomenon, Monica Bellucci has managed to retain her hourglass figure without the assistance of plastic surgery (as far as we can tell). It’s no surprise to note, then, that Monica Bellucci has become a staple of AskMen.com's Top 99 list over the years, having peaked in 2002 with a ranking of No. 1. She also ranked No. 18 in 2007, No. 22 in 2008 and No. 18 again in 2009.
55 SUCCESS
Undoubtedly the hottest Italian import since Sophia Loren, Monica Bellucci has attained the sort of respect that most models can only dream about. Having appeared in almost 50 movies and television shows, Monica Bellucci’s status within the industry -- both in North America and abroad -- is nothing short of remarkable (though far from surprising, given her talent).
Monica’s penchant for blending her English-language work with roles in her native Italian continued in 2008, as she was scheduled to appear in French, Italian and American movies. 1:30 Train, teamed the actress up with director Joel Schumacher and cast her as a vulnerable woman who is forced to fend for herself on the mean streets of New York City after her purse is stolen.
Monica’s penchant for blending her English-language work with roles in her native Italian continued in 2008, as she was scheduled to appear in French, Italian and American movies. 1:30 Train, teamed the actress up with director Joel Schumacher and cast her as a vulnerable woman who is forced to fend for herself on the mean streets of New York City after her purse is stolen.
MONICA BELLUCCI BIOGRAPHY
Monica Anna Maria Bellucci was born on September 30, 1964, in Perugia, Italy. The daughter of a painter and a businessman, Monica grew up with dreams of becoming a lawyer -- though it eventually became clear that her calling lay in the arts. After kicking off her modeling career at the age of 16, Monica Bellucci remained determined to pursue a career in law, and she even used her modeling money to pay for her post-secondary education. Yet there came a point at which Monica Bellucci was powerless to resist the allure of the fashion industry, and she devoted herself full-time to modeling.
In 1988, Monica Bellucci signed with the prestigious Elite Model Management agency and moved to Milan where she began establishing herself as one of the most naturally talented and flat-out gorgeous up-and-coming models on the scene. Though her burgeoning fame ensured that she had little downtime, Monica Bellucci nevertheless decided to give acting a try and she made her debut in a 1990 made-for-Italian-TV movie. She spent the next several years taking on small roles in obscure films, and Monica Bellucci found herself developing a real affinity for the world of performance.
In 1988, Monica Bellucci signed with the prestigious Elite Model Management agency and moved to Milan where she began establishing herself as one of the most naturally talented and flat-out gorgeous up-and-coming models on the scene. Though her burgeoning fame ensured that she had little downtime, Monica Bellucci nevertheless decided to give acting a try and she made her debut in a 1990 made-for-Italian-TV movie. She spent the next several years taking on small roles in obscure films, and Monica Bellucci found herself developing a real affinity for the world of performance.
