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Yvonne Sanson

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Yvonne Sanson
Sanson in Chains (1949)
Born(1925-08-29)29 August 1925
Thessaloniki, Greece
Died23 July 2003(2003-07-23) (aged 77)
Bologna, Italy
OccupationActress
Years active1946–1972

Yvonne Sanson, born Fotini Sapountzakis (Greek: Φωτεινή Σαπουντζάκη[1] 29 August 1925 – 23 July 2003), was a Greek, naturalized Italian, film actress. She appeared in 46 films between 1946 and 1972, mainly working in Italy.[2]

Born in Thessaloniki, Sanson was the daughter of a Greek Army officer and an Asia Minor Greek mother.[1] Various stories appeared in the press as to her origins, including being of French, Russian or Turkish descent,[3][4] but they are mostly fictitious, except for the fact had a Russian grandparent.[1]

Partial filmography

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Yvonne Sanson and Amedeo Nazzari in Nobody's Children (1951)

References

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  1. ^ a b c Υβόν Σανσόν: Η περίφημη «La bella Greca», Maxmag.gr, 23 July 2020
  2. ^ "Yvonne Sanson". MyMovies. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
  3. ^ "YVONNE SANSON". Film.it. Retrieved 12 February 2021. Nata a Salonicco in Grecia, Yvonne Sanson arriva in Italia ancora giovanissima e si fÀ subito notare per la sua bellezza altera. Padre franco/russo e madre turca.
  4. ^ "Addio a Yvonne Sanson quanti pianti con Nazzari". La Repubblica. 2003. Retrieved 12 February 2021. Nata a Salonicco nel ' 25, madre turca e padre francese d' origine russa, la Sanson aveva una bellezza bruna e rigogliosa.
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