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Mónica Bellucci Biography
Birth Name:Monica Anna Maria Bellucci
Birth Place:Città di Castello, Umbria, Italy
Profession Actress, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- Received a 2003 Silver Ribbon Award from the Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists for her work in "Ricordati Di Me․"
- Started modeling at the age of 13 after she was discovered by a local photographer
- Studied law and literature at the University of Perugia
- Quote: "Because I'm pretty everybody thinks I'm stupid․ But it is like a mask and you have to break the mask to show that there is something else behind it․ You have to show who you are to make the others come to discover you․"
- Frequently takes on the role of mysterious characters
- Dubbed her own voice in Italian and French for "Shoot 'Em Up․"
- Voiced the character Kaileena in the video game "Prince of Persia: Warrior Within" in 2004
- Became the spokesperson for Dolce and Gabbana in 2012
- Was the original choice to portray Mina Harker in "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen," but was forced to drop out of the film due to scheduling conflicts
Awards
- 1997César-Most Promising Actress (Meilleur jeune espoir féminin): nominated
- 1998Golden Globe-Best Actress (Migliore Attrice): winner
- 2002Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
- 2003Cinescape Genre Face of the Future Award-Female: nominated
- 2003David-Best Supporting Actress (Migliore Attrice non Protagonista): nominated
- 2003Chainsaw Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
- 2003Golden Ciak-Best Supporting Actress (Migliore Attrice Non Protagonista): nominated
- 2003Golden Schmoes-Best T&A of the Year: nominated
- 2003Silver Ribbon-Best Supporting Actress (Migliore Attrice Non Protagonista): winner
- 2003Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Breakout Star - Female: nominated
- 2004MTV Movie Award-Best Kiss: nominated
- 2004NRJ Ciné Award-Most Glamorous Actress (Actrice la plus glamour): winner
- 2005Golden Graal-Best Italian Performer Working Abroad (Miglior Attore Italiano all'Estero): nominated
- 2005Silver Ribbon-Best Supporting Actress (Migliore Attrice Non Protagonista): nominated
- 2007Golden Schmoes-Best T&A of the Year: nominated
- 2007Silver Ribbon-Best Supporting Actress (Migliore Attrice Non Protagonista): nominated
- 2011CinEuphoria-Best Actress - International Competition: winner
- 2017CinEuphoria-Best Actress - International Competition: nominated
- 2017European Silver Ribbon-: winner
- 2025CinEuphoria-Best Supporting Actress - International Competition: nominated
- 2025CinEuphoria-Best Ensemble - International Competition: nominated