Personal life]Despite advances in the movies, the life of Sophia Loren was marred by the absence of children
and two miscarriages. For several years she underwent treatment for infertility, so in 1968 gave birth to a son Carlo Ponti Jr (eng.)Russ., and four years later, their second son Edoardo (eng.)Russian.. Sofia Shikolone born in Rome. Soon after her birth the family moved to a small fishing town of Pozzuoli, near Naples, where his childhood and youth Sofia. In her youth was called "Staccato", which means "Perch" for high growth and leanness. The first step to fame began at the age of fourteen victory in a local beauty contest, then Sofia's family moved to Rome. In 1950 participate in the contest "Miss Italy", where she received the prize "Miss Elegance", established by the jury for her[3].