Monica Bellucci is an Italian actress and fashion model. She was born in Citta di Castello in 1964, and studied law while in university. However, she quickly turned to modeling in Milan, where she worked for a number of international fashion houses. She began her acting career at the beginning of the 90’s with several films, the most famous of which was Bram Stroker’s “Dracula.” Since that time, she has starred in several European and American films, including “The Passion of the Christ,” “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice,” “Irreversible,” “Malena,” and “Rhino Season.”