In the view of most Russians, especially if they have never been to Italy, the inhabitants of this country are passionate, charming and sexy. In creating this image, the main merit belongs to Sophia Loren, Gina Lollobrigida and other beauties of world cinema, born on the Iberian Peninsula. Among them is Monica Bellucci. Without makeup and Photoshop, she looks no worse than many young actresses and is a recognized sex symbol and role model for women around the world.
Modeling career
The future Italian movie star was born in the small town of Citta di Castello. The girl was not only beautiful, but also smart, so from childhood she dreamed of becoming a lawyer. Studying at her chosen university - at the University of Perugia - cost a lot, so Monica decided to help her parents and independently save up money. For this, a sixteen-year-old teenager, she went into the modeling business. Monica Bellucci (height 171 cm) began working at the "Lyceo Classico", and soon she began to invite the most famous Italian publications for photo shoots. The girl spun a whirlwind of social life, and she forgot about a career in law, preferring the beauty industry. In the early years of working as a model, Monica Bellucci without makeup was as charming as when the most famous specialists of the time conjured her image. This circumstance was noticed by the photographers Elle and Dolce & Gabbana, who, after moving to New York, often removed it “as is”.
This did not stop, or maybe even helped an actress with a sonorous name Monica Bellucci in 2004 to lead the list of the most beautiful women on the planet according to Ask's mens.
The beginning of a film career
In 1990, Monica Bellucci played several episodic roles in the films of Italian directors. However, they were not noticed, and the girl already ceased to hope to become an actress when she was invited by Francis Ford Coppola. The role of the bride of Dracula was the first serious work of Monica Bellucci. After her, proposals for filming in films of various levels began to come from many film studios in the USA and Europe. Only in the period from 1992 to 1995 she starred in the films "Heroes", "Stubborn Fate", "Snowball" and "Joseph".
Meeting with Vincent Cassel
Especially successful for the actress was the 1996th year, when Monica Bellucci was nominated for the Cesar Award for her work in the film "Apartment". The film became fateful for her, as the actress met the actor Vincent Cassel. Subsequently, they got married, and they had two daughters (the marriage broke up in 2013). The next film, with the participation of Monica Bellucci - Doberman - was also marked by a partnership with Kassel. In it, the actress played a deaf and dumb gypsy and she was given a bright and aggressive make-up.
Further career
In the late 90s, the actress was strewn with offers from filmmakers. Most of them just needed to get a bright beauty in the frame, the mere presence of which already provided the film with the attention of the audience. Indeed, millions of people around the world liked Monica Bellucci. Without makeup or with a bright make-up, she charmed not only men, but also women, forcing them to follow what is happening on the screen, regardless of the plot or direction.
In 1997, the actress starred in 3 films: "Bad Tone", "Stress" and "How Do You Want Me," and later in the films "Desire", "About Those Who Love", "There Will Be No Holiday", "Compromise" .
Talking about films with Monica Bellucci in the title role, one cannot fail to mention the painting “Malena”. She received extremely positive reviews from critics and praise from viewers.
In the new millennium
In 2001, Monica again appeared on the screen with her husband. In the film “Brotherhood of the Wolf”, the actress played the role of Sylvia, and then appeared before the admirers of her talent in the form of the Egyptian queen in the next part of the adventures of Asterix and Obelix - the comedy “Mission Cleopatra”.
In a completely different genre, she was offered to work as the director of the film Irreversibility by Gaspar Noe. The film was shown as part of the Cannes Film Festival and caused shock due to the long rape scene.
The following films starring Monica Bellucci are “Tears of the Sun” and “Passion of Christ”. In the last picture, directed by Mel Gibson, the actress created the image of Maria Magdalena.
In subsequent years, the actress starred in the films “Secret Agents,” “The Brothers Grimm,” “She Hates Me,” “The Brotherhood of Stone,” “Shaitan,” “N (I and Napoleon),” “Second Wind” and “Shoot Them” as well as “Love: Instructions for Use”, in which she was a partner of Robert de Niro.
As for the last works of Monica Bellucci, in 2015, the actress, who was already 51 at that time, became the new James Bond girl in the 24th film “Bond”.
In the advertising business
Monica Bellucci without makeup has repeatedly starred for various publications. Her chic skin even today needs little application of a thick layer of cosmetics, and 5-6 years ago she simply shone. This could not fail to attract the attention of large brands that produce products to maintain female youth and beauty.
In October 2011, Monica Bellucci became the face of the Oriflame Royal Velvet cosmetic series, and in 2012, the Dolce & Gabbana line.
What Monica Bellucci really looks like today
It's no secret that modern makeup techniques and Photoshop do real miracles and work no worse than the scalpel of a plastic surgeon. However, naturalness is in fashion, therefore, some stars who are old to face, without hesitation, are removed without make-up.
Among them is Monica Bellucci. She leads a healthy lifestyle, although, like any Italian, she would not mind a tasty meal, of course, observing the measure. Among her youth secrets, the first place is the use of a large amount of clean drinking water, as well as moderation in everything.
The result, as they say, is evident, and at the moment, the actress continues to be considered one of the most beautiful film stars of European cinema, which any director wants to get into his picture.
Now you know in which films Monica Bellucci starred and how she really looks in her 52 years. The actress is a living confirmation that age is just a figure in the passport that still does not say anything!