98 years ago today, on July 4, 1927 (June 6, 1927 in the lunar calendar), Gina Laurobrigida, Italy was born. On July 4, 1927, Gina Laurobrigida, Italy was born. Born in Subiaco, Italy in 1927, she is one of the most prominent figures in European cinema and a respected photographer. Her work is exhibited in some of the most important museums in the world. She devotes a lot of time to humanitarian activities, serving as a special representative for the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and supporting many major humanitarian agencies. Since at "Watchoutforbandits!" ( After her successful debut in 1951), she appeared in more than 70 films, working with some of the most respected directors in the film industry, including Luigi Zampa, Vittorio de Sica and MichelangeloAntonioni. She released four volumes of photographs, exhibited in the United States, Berlin, Moscow and Paris; won the Vermeille Prize in Paris in 1980. Ms. Lollobrigida is also a talented female sculptor. Her work has been exhibited at several prestigious public exhibitions, including the Seville Exhibition in Spain. She has received the Légiond'Honneur Award from the President of France and the title of CavalieredellaRepubblica from the President of Italy. In 1996 she was awarded the AccademicaOnorariadell AccademiadelleArtidelDisegnodiFirenze. Comment: Bless this talented and kind photographer, philanthropist, famous actor