Sophia Loren was born Sofia Villani Scicolone in Rome, Italy on the 20th of September, 1934. The daughter of Romilda Villani and Riccardo Scicolone, she started to join beauty contests at the age of 14. She was in fact, a candidate of the Miss Italia 1950. Unfortunately, she was not able to get the crown, however, she ended up as one of the finalists. The same year, she entered show business and immediately landed five roles including roles on I Am the Capataz, Tototarzan, Barbablu’s Six Wives, Hearts at Sea, and Il voto. Soon after, she embraced fame as she was considered as one of the most successful and highly respected international film stars in the industry.
She’s 80 and she’s still very much kicking. What’s her secret? Any workout tip from her? Well, here’s what she said in one of her interviews: “A little exercise, which I never do is good. I walk, walk, walk, walk– yeah. That’s very good for your heart.”
And what about the diet thing? “Be careful about what you eat,” she advised. “Eat very, very, very little things. Almost starve, but I don’t starve, because I eat very much.”
Body Measurement (2014 – Age 80)
Height: 175 cm | 5 feet, 9 Inches
Weight: 65 kg | 143lbs
Bra/Bust Size: 12C | 34C
Waist Size: 61 cm | 24 in
Hip Size: 97 cm | 38 in