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Film Legend Sophia Loren Regrets Turning Down Broadway Opportunities

By: Mar. 25, 2016
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Film icon Sophia Loren revealed to PEOPLE Magazine that one of her regrets in life is that she never appeared on the Broadway stage. In a special feature titled '3 Confessions with Sophia Loren', PEOPLE asked the actress to name one thing she would change if she had the chance. "I had the opportunity to work on Broadway, but because I am timid, I always said no," she responded, adding "That's the only thing that I regret a little bit." We regret it as well Sophia!

Loren is currently wrapping up her 11-city U.S. stage tour called "An Evening With Sophia Loren." Click here for tour dates and information

Sophia Loren is best known for her dramatic roles with prominent costars Cary Grant, Frank Sinatra, Marlon Brando, and Paul Newman. The illustrious Italian movie star has earned a notable array of accolades, including the first Academy Award presented for a foreign-language role with Two Women. Her list of awards and recognitions is unparalleled and includes a record six David Di Donatello Awards for Best Actress, a GRAMMY Award, five special GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS and the Honorary Academy Award in 1991, recognizing her indelible contributions to world cinema.

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