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| Adrianna Pennino | |
|---|---|
| Rocky character | |
.jpg) Adrian Pennino in Rocky | |
| First appearance | Rocky (1976) |
| Last appearance | Rocky V (1990) |
| Created by | Sylvester Stallone |
| Portrayed by | Talia Shire |
| In-universe information | |
| Full name | Adrianna Pennino |
| Alias | Adrianna Balboa |
| Nickname | Adrian |
| Occupation | Part-Time Pet Shop employee Housewife |
| Spouse | Rocky Balboa |
| Children | Robert Balboa Jr. (son) |
| Relatives | Paulie Pennino (brother) Logan Balboa (grandson) |
| Religion | Catholicism |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Italian |
| Status | Deceased |
Adrianna Pennino-Balboa is a fictional character from the Rocky series, played by Talia Shire.[1]
Shire was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Adrian in Rocky. The final scene in Rocky II, in which Rocky yells "Yo Adrian, I did it!", has been named by film enthusiasts as one of the most iconic quotes in sports film history.[2][3]
- ^ Seán Crosson (2013-07-18). Sport and Film. Routledge. p. 1949. ISBN 9781135167455. Retrieved 2015-12-29.
- ^ Iconic Quote accessed 1-4-2016
- ^ Talia Shire as Adrian biography accessed 1-4-2016