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By 1989, Monica was making it big in Paris, as well as across
the Atlantic in New York. But although she had achieved huge
success in so little time as a model, what with posing for Dolce
& Gabbana and French Elle, Monica thrived for something
more. She made the transition to acting -- a very popular trend
that models Laetitia Casta, James King and Ines Sastre have
also done successfully -- and began taking acting classes.
Then in 1990, she made her debut in television, with a role
in the film Vita con I figli, as well as the film Briganti (a.k.a
Bandits: Love and Liberty), that same year. In 1991, Monica
starred as Francesca in the film La Riffa, and made her American
film debut with the role of Dracula's Bride, in 1992's Bram
Stoker's Dracula, co-starring Winona Ryder.
Roles began to pour in for the Italian beauty. After a role
in Ostinato destino, she was cast as I Mitici (a.k.a. The Heroes)
in 1994 and Palla di neve in 1995. She also starred as Pharaoh's
Wife in the made-for-TV movie, Joseph.
But it was her role in the 1996 film, L'Appartement, that earned
Monica her acting accolades. Her role as Lisa earned her a Cesar
nomination (French equivalent of the Oscar) in the Most Promising
Young Actress category, and made sure her name was known in
European critics' circles.
In 1996, Monica was cast in Come mi vuoi (a.k.a As You Want
Me), as well as in Dobermann and Mauvais genre. After roles
in more European films such as L'Ultimo capodanno, A los que
aman, and Méditerranées, she starred in Comme un poisson hors
de l'eau.
Luckily, American audiences were able to catch a glimpse of
the stunning brunette in the drama, Under Suspicion, as Gene
Hackman's trophy wife. She then starred as Laura in the French
film, Franck Spadone and in Le Pacte des loups.
Monica was recently seen in the title role of Malèna, where
captivated moviegoers with her talent and beauty.
She is currently working on the film Astérix & Obélix:
Mission Cléopatre, based on the popular French cartoon strip,
where Monica stars as the seductive Cleopatra.
Monica has also been cast in the highly-anticipated sequel
to 1999's The Matrix, The Matrix Reloaded.
Although the model-turned-actress has reached incredible heights
in both streams of her career, she still dreams of working with
the legendary Robert De Niro.
Filmography :
Astérix & Obélix : Mission Cléopatre (2002)
The Matrix Reloaded (2002)
Le Pacte des loups (2001)
Under Suspicion (2000)
Franck Spadone (2000)
Malèna (2000)
Comme un poisson hors de l'eau (1999)
A los que aman (1998)
Méditerranées (1998)
Le Plaisir (1998) (et ses petits tracas) (1998)
L'ultimo capodanno (1998)
Mauvais genre (1997)
Dobermann (1997)
Sorellina e il principe del sogno (1996)
Come mi vuoi (1996)
L' Appartement (1996)
Palla di neve (1995)
Il cielo è sempre più blu (1995)
I Mitici (1994)
Dracula (1992)
Ostinato destino (1992)
La Riffa (1991)
Vita coi figli (1990)
Briganti (1990)
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