Moira Orfei

Moira Orfei
Orfei in the movie Signore & signori (1966)
Born
Miranda Orfei

(1931-12-21)21 December 1931
Codroipo, Udine, Kingdom of Italy
Died15 November 2015(2015-11-15) (aged 83)
Brescia, Italy
Other namesMoira degli elefanti ("Moira of the Elephants")
Occupations
  • Circus performer
  • actress
  • television personality
Spouse
Walter Nones
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(m. 1961)​
Children2
Websitewww.moiraorfei.it

Moira Orfei (Italian pronunciation: [ˈmɔira orˈfɛi]; born Miranda Orfei; 21 December 1931 – 15 November 2015) was an Italian circus performer, actress and television personality of remote Romani origins.[1][2] Moira was also considered the queen of the Italian circus, one stage name being "Moira of the Elephants".[1] Cult movie fans know her for the many sword-and-sandal (peplum) films she starred in.

Young actress and circus performer Moira Orfei walks towards the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan, while a large group of men turn to look at her. 1954.
  1. ^ a b "Addio a Moira Orfei, a Brescia il suo ultimo spettacolo" (in Italian). Giornale di Brescia. 15 November 2015. Retrieved 15 November 2015.
  2. ^ "È morta Moira Orfei, regina del circo" (in Italian). La Stampa. 15 November 2015. Retrieved 15 November 2015.