Sophia Loren wearing a coat and sunglasses. - 8x10 photo "Sophia Loren Italianpronunciation is an Italian-French film star. She began her career at age 14 after enteringa beauty pageant in 1949. Encouraged to enroll in acting lessons, Loren appeared in severalbit parts and minor roles until the late 1950s when Loren's five-picture contract with ParamountThat Kind of Woman and It Started in Naples. Loren became an international film star followingher five-picture contract with Paramount Pictures in 1958. Among her films at this time wereDesire Under the Elms with Anthony Perkins, based upon the Eugene O'Neill play; Houseboat, aromantic comedy co-starring Cary Grant; and George Cukor's Heller in Pink Tights, in which sheappeared as a blonde for the first time. She was born on 20 September 1934." Please note that you do not need to have a PayPal account to pay using PayPal, just a validdebit or credit card. PACKAGING & DELIVERY All items are shipped in strongcardboard envelope to ensure safe delivery. We aim to dispatch the same day or the nextworking day. We are in a fantastic location for shipping, right between USA and Europe- shipping has proven to be faster from us than local shipping in some countries like USA.