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Didi Perego

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 ''Death of a Friend''. The same year, she starred in perhaps her best-known role as Sofia in ''Kapo''. She won the Nastro d'Argento for Best Supporting Actress from the Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists. She had a major starring role in Mario Bava's ''Caltiki – The Immortal Monster'' (''Caltiki, il mostro immortale'') the same year.

She worked steadily, mainly in Italian productions, while later having a supporting role in Sidney Lumet's 1969 film psycho-drama ''The Appointment''. She also appeared in several British television series including ''The Avengers'', ''Mr Rose'' and ''Man in a Suitcase''. Her last screen appearance was in 1992; she died of cancer the following year. Provided by Wikipedia