Monica Bellucci – Italian model

Bellucci is an Italian actress and fashion model. Voted #22 in the AskMen.com’s Top 99 Women 2008 Edition.

Undoubtedly the hottest Italian import since Sophia Loren, Monica Bellucci has attained the sort of respect that most models can only dream about. Having appeared in almost 50 movies and television shows, Monica Bellucci’s status within the industry — both in North America and abroad — is nothing short of remarkable (though far from surprising, given her innate talent).

Monica’s penchant for blending her English-language work with roles in her native Italian continued in 2008, as she was scheduled to appear in French, Italian and American movies. 1:30 Train, teamed the actress up with director Joel Schumacher and casted her as a vulnerable woman who is forced to fend for herself on the mean streets of New York City after her purse is stolen.

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