Argentina Brunetti was born on August 31, 1907, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She began her show business career at the tender age of three with a walk-on role in the opera "Cavelaria Rusticana". Following in the footsteps of her famous mother, Mimi Aguglia, a renowned thespian, Argentina performed supporting roles on stage throughout Europe and South America.
In 1937, she was contracted to MGM Pictures and embarked on a new chapter in her career, dubbing the voices of Hollywood legends Jeanette MacDonald and Norma Shearer into Italian. Her linguistic skills also led her to become a narrator for the Voice of America, where she interviewed American movie stars for broadcast in Italy.
Simultaneously, Argentina began her journey in the world of cinema, making her debut in the classic film "It's a Wonderful Life" in 1946, playing the role of "Mrs. Martini". Throughout her illustrious career, she wrote and performed in daily radio shows, becoming a member of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, where she penned numerous articles on Hollywood personalities.
Argentina's creative talents didn't stop there. She authored books, wrote music, and acted in an impressive 57 television programs and 68 movies, often taking on multi-ethnic roles that showcased her versatility as a performer.
