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Maria Cumani Quasimodo
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Birthday: May 20, 1908 (117)
Place of Birth: Milano, Lombardia, Italy

Biography

Maria Cumani Quasimodo was an Italian actress and dancer. Born Maria Cumani in Milan, she studied dance under Jia Ruskaja. In 1936, she became the companion of the poet Salvatore Quasimodo, with whom she had a son, Alessandro. In 1937, she made her professional debut as a dancer, and shortly later she specialized in "poetic dance", a personal style in which dance was combined with poetic verses. She was married to Quasimodo from 1948 to 1960.

Known For

Riot in a Women's PrisonRiot in a Women's Prisonas Ursula - the Mother SuperiorFive Women for the KillerFive Women for the Killeras MartaBeautiful, Rich, Slight Physical Defect, Seeks SoulmateBeautiful, Rich, Slight Physical Defect, Seeks Soulmateas la madre di TeresaThe Two MissionariesThe Two Missionariesas Marchesa GonzagaVeruschka - Poetry of a WomanVeruschka - Poetry of a WomanPardon, Are You for or Against?Pardon, Are You for or Against?as Baronessa Cornianu
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