Birth Name: Virna Pieralisi
Date of Birth: Novembre 8, 1936
Place of Birth: Rome, Italia
Nationality: Italian
Occupation: Actress
Height: 5 ft 5 in; 1.65m
Measurements: 34-24-35(in); 86.3-61-89(cm)
Lisi in one sentence: Virna is one of the most beautiful blondes in world of cinematography.
Quotes:
When I realized that I was not just a doll, it was the beginning of the happiest period of my career , I really learned to enjoy.
If you pretend, sooner or later, they’ll discover.
Interesting Facts:
Virna started her acting career when she was a teenager, at the age of 16.
She has a brother who is an actor as well.
She was discovered by Antonio Ferrigno and Ettore Pesce in Paris.
Her debut was the film La corda d’acciaio (The line of steel, 1953).
Lisi has done a number of films and she appeared in many commercials and television dramas that were widely popular throughout Italy.
American producers considered her a new Merilyn Monroe. In Italy, she was called “Marylin Italiana”.
Her last film was Il più bel giorno della mia vita.
There is a Brazilian rock band named after her.
Argentinian band Sumo made a song in her honor in 1980.
This blonde beauty has rich filmography. She played in a number of films and television shows includiong: The Steel Rope, The Bachelor, The Woman of the Day, World of Miracles, Romolo e Remo, La Tulipe noire, How to Murder Your Wife, The Dolls, Casanova 70, Not with My Wife, You Don’t!, The Girl and the General, The Christmas Tree, The Statue, White Fang, La Reine Margot, Cenerentola, Una tragedia americana, Deserto di fuoco…
Virna has a son.
Go to Virna Lisi Gallery or to Beautiful Italian Women
Always remember that true beauty comes from within.