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Claudia Cardinale met the Italian film producer Franco Cristaldi in 1958. [21] According to Cardinale, the couple had a marriage party but did not marry, [144] and they became increasingly detached. Cristaldi later married Zeudi Araya and had no further relationship with Cardinale. [145]
In 1983, he married Eritrean actress Zeudi Araya, who starred in several Cristaldi-produced films. Cristaldi died in Monte Carlo in 1992, survived by his wife Zeudi, son Massimo, and adopted son Patrick, the son of Claudia Cardinale.
Facts. Top Questions. When was Claudia Cardinale born? Claudia Cardinale was born on April 15, 1938. Is Claudia Cardinale married? Franco Cristaldi (1966–1975) Where was Claudia Cardinale born? Claudia Cardinale was born in Tunis, Tunisia. Photos. See All Images →. Claudia Cardinale Facts.
- April 15, 1938
- Franco Cristaldi (1966-1975)
- Tunis, Tunisia
Franco Cristaldi, film producer, born Turin 3 October 1924, died Monte Carlo 1 July 1992. FRANCO CRISTALDI produced some of the most memorable Italian movies of the last 40 years.
Although Cardinale turned down several producers who came after her, she eventually accepted the approach of Franco Cristaldi, who put her under contract and also married her as reported by some sources.
- Jerry Thomas
She was promoted by producer Franco Cristaldi, who carefully guided her every move in regard to the cinema, and later married her. Cardinale was discovered during the era when Brigitte Bardot created one sensation after another both on screen and off.
He was a producer and writer, known for Cinema Paradiso (1988), The Name of the Rose (1986) and Big Deal on Madonna Street (1958). He was married to Zeudi Araya Cristaldi, Claudia Cardinale and Carla Simonetti. He died on July 1, 1992 in Monte Carlo, Monaco.