Saturday, April 02, 2005

Newsday.com: Sophia Loren Gets Award in Istanbul

"Sophia Loren Gets Award in Istanbul
ISTANBUL, Turkey -- Film legend Sophia Loren received a lifetime achievement award at the opening of the Istanbul Film Festival. 'I feel surrounded by love,' Loren said at Friday's event.

She said she would place the award next to her Oscars. Loren won a best actress Oscar in 1961 for 'Two Women' and an Oscar for career achievement in 1991.

Loren was the guest of honor at the festival which ends April 17.

Thirteen international films are competing for the festival's Golden Tulip Award. "

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