Her debut in Italian cinema with Alberto Lattuada's controversial film I dolci inganni marked her initial breakthrough. At just 15, this role immediately established her as a new and captivating screen presence.
This year solidified her status as a leading actress with major roles in films such as Dino Risi's iconic Il sorpasso and Luciano Salce's "La voglia matta. These successes cemented her image as an emblem of a generation in Italian cinema.