Didi Perego (born Aida Perego; 13 April 1935 – 28 June 1993) was a statuesque Italian actress who appeared in more than 80 films and television shows. She made her film debut in 1959's ''

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''. The same year, she starred in perhaps her best-known role as Sofia in ''

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''. She won the

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from the Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists. She had a major starring role in

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's ''

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'' (''Caltiki, il mostro immortale'') the same year. She worked steadily, mainly in

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productions, while later having a supporting role in

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's 1969 film psycho-drama ''

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''. She also appeared in several British television series including ''

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'', '' Mr Rose'' and ''

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''. Her last screen appearance was in 1992; she died of cancer the following year.

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