Anita Ekberg (Kerstin Anita Marianne Ekberg 29 Sept 1931, Malmö, Svezia - 11 Jan 2015 Rocca di Papa, Italia).

Challenging Childhood. Anita Ekberg had a challenging childhood during World War II. Growing up in difficult economic conditions, she developed strong determination that drove her to pursue a career in entertainment.

Film Career. Anita Ekberg became famous as a beauty icon and sex symbol of the 1950s and 1960s. She is especially known for her role in Federico Fellini's "La Dolce Vita" (1960), in which she portrayed Sylvia in the unforgettable Trevi Fountain scene. This role made her one of the most recognizable actresses in cinema.

International Career. Her career took her to work both in Europe and the United States, gaining significant international popularity. She acted alongside great actors like Marcello Mastroianni and Frank Sinatra.

Glamorous Lifestyle. Anita Ekberg was known for her glamorous lifestyle and charismatic presence. She was often associated with the Hollywood actress image, attending exclusive parties and wearing elegant attire.

Interests. In addition to her acting career, Ekberg had a deep love for animals and devoted some of her time to animal protection. She lived much of her life in Italy, where she shared her home with dogs and cats.

Filmography

1950 - Killer's Playground (Director: Seymour Friedman)

1951 - Altri tempi (Segment: "Il carrettino dei libri vecchi," Director: Alessandro Blasetti)

1952 - Un marito per Anna Zaccheo (Director: Giuseppe De Santis)

1953 - Abbiamo vinto! (Director: Robert Hamer)

1953 - La valigia dei sogni (Director: Luigi Comencini)

1953 - A Summer in Paris (Director: Pierre Granier-Deferre)

1954 - The Red and the Black (Director: Claude Autant-Lara)

1954 - Artists and Models (Director: Frank Tashlin)

1955 - Blood Alley (Director: William A. Wellman)

1956 - Hollywood or Bust (Director: Frank Tashlin)

1956 - War and Peace (Director: King Vidor)

1957 - Interlude (Director: Douglas Sirk)

1958 - Screaming Mimi (Director: Gerd Oswald)

1958 - Sheba and the Gladiator (Director: Guido Brignone)

1959 - The Wild Women of Wongo (Director: James L. Wolcott)

1959 - La Dolce Vita (Director: Federico Fellini)

1959 - Timbuktu (Director: Jacques Tourneur)

1959 - The Big Gamble (Director: Richard Fleischer)

1960 - The Dam on the Yellow River (Director: Renzo Merusi)

1960 - Song Without End (Director: Charles Vidor, George Cukor)

1960 - La Dolce Vita (Director: Federico Fellini)

1960 - The Millionairess (Director: Anthony Asquith)

1961 - The Mongols (Director: André De Toth, Leopoldo Savona)

1962 - I clowns (Director: Federico Fellini)

1962 - The Man Who Laughs (Director: Sergio Corbucci)

1963 - Call Me Bwana (Director: Gordon Douglas)

1965 - How I Learned to Love Women (Director: Gian Luigi Polidoro)

1967 - Maroc 7 (Director: Gerry O'Hara)

1969 - The Seducers (Director: Alfonso Balcázar)

1972 - Uccidere in silenzio (Director: Giuseppe Rolando)

1974 - La sculacciata (Director: Pasquale Festa Campanile)

1974 - Il domestico (Director: Luigi Filippo D'Amico)

1975 - Mister Scarface (Director: Fernando Di Leo)

1976 - Sono stato un agente C.I.A. (Director: Romolo Guerrieri)

1977 - Killer Nun (Director: Giulio Beranek)

1978 - The Nurse in the Military Madhouse (Director: Mariano Laurenti)

1978 - The Cat and the Canary (Director: Radley Metzger)

1981 - Rebus (Director: Massimo Guglielmi)

1984 - Private Affairs (Director: Francesco Massaro)

1985 - Festival (Director: Pupi Avati)

1992 - Bambola (Director: Bigas Luna)

2002 - Via degli specchi (Director: Giovanna Gagliardo)