Special series for the 'International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women'. Sophia Loren is one of the most well-known actresses on the international stage.

A muse of Italian neorealism, she starred in unforgettable films directed by great masters, including Vittorio de Sica and Dino Risi, and shared the screen with the best actors of the 20th century, such as Cary Grant and Marcello Mastroianni.

In 1961, she was awarded an Oscar for her performance in the film 'Two Women', and in 1991, the Academy presented her with a lifetime achievement award.