Alba Arnova was an American actress, best known for her roles in La Gioconda (1958), Loves of Three Queens (1954), and A Lady with Camelias (1953). She was born on March 15, 1930, in Bernal, Buenos Aires, Argentina, and passed away on March 11, 2018, in Rome, Italy.
Personal and Family Life
Alba Arnova, born Alba Filomena Fossati, was married to Gianni Ferrio from January 29, 1956, until his death on October 21, 2013. Throughout her life, she enjoyed a successful acting career and became known for her unique talent and charm on screen.
Career
Alba’s acting career began in the late 1940s and included numerous film and television appearances. She gained fame for her captivating performances in Italian cinema and was recognized for her work in several popular films of her time, showcasing her versatility as an actress.
Death and Legacy
Alba Arnova passed away on March 11, 2018, in Rome, Italy, just a few days before her 88th birthday. Her contributions to cinema, particularly in the 1950s, are remembered fondly, and her performances continue to be celebrated by fans of classic films.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| La strada buia | 1950-05-08 | Francine |
| Tototarzan | 1950-10-31 | Sonia |
| Addio, mia bella signora! | 1953-10-16 | Cristina |
| La dame aux camélias | 1953-11-06 | Olympe |
| Miracolo a Milano | 1951-02-08 | La statua che prende vita |
| O.K. Nerone | 1951-11-20 | Dancer |
| Europa di notte | 1959-10-03 | |
| L’amante di Paride | 1954-12-24 | Venere (segment: The Face That Launched a Thousand Ships) |
| Rosso e nero | 1954-10-27 | Herself |
| La Gerusalemme liberata | 1957-12-23 | Harem Dancer |
| Una viuda difícil | 1957-07-18 | |
| Cintura di castità | 1950-03-03 | |
| Follie d’estate | 1963-11-27 | la seduttrice |
| La Gioconda | 1953-10-19 | Gioconda |
| Pájaros de cristal | 1955-01-31 | Vera Baralli |
| Al diavolo la celebrità | 1949-11-18 | Elena’s Sister |
| Tempi nostri – Zibaldone n. 2 | 1954-03-16 | Luisa |
| Gran varietà | 1954-03-13 | |
| Cento anni d’amore | 1954-02-25 | Lucia, Massimo’s Daughter (segment “Amore 1954”) |
| Amori di mezzo secolo | 1954-02-18 | Yvonne |
| Una donna prega | 1953-07-22 | Lilian Duclos |
| Altri tempi – Zibaldone n. 1 | 1952-09-28 | Matilde |
| Finalmente libero | 1953-11-19 | Simona |