Other names Leticia Novarese Years active 1960 - 1966 Children Oliver John Gelles | Occupation Film actor Other name Leticia Novarese | |
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Parents Vittorio Nino Novarese, Giuliana Gianni Movies The Evil Eye, Old Surehand, Fanny Hill, Pirates of Tortuga, Pontius Pilate Similar Milan Srdoč, Larry Pennell, Wolfgang Lukschy, Alfred Vohrer, Erik Schumann |
Letícia Román (born 12 August 1941) is an Italian film actress.
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Early years

Román was born Letícia Novarese in Rome on August 12, 1941. She was daughter of stage actress Giuliana Gianni and screenwriter and costume designer Nino Novarese.

Taught by tutors, Roman received the equivalent of an American high school education. She is fluent in five languages.
Roman said that her parents didn't want her to be an actress, but after arriving in Hollywood, she began studying acting under Sandy Meisner. She also studied with Gladys Vogeler to diminish her accent.
Career

Román started her film career with a small part in the Elvis Presley film G.I. Blues where she plays Tina. Román had her first leading role in the film The Girl Who Knew Too Much (1963), where she plays Nora Davis, a mystery obsessed woman who believes she has witnessed a murder. After completing the film, Román went to Germany where she made several films including Russ Meyer's Fanny Hill.
Later years

Román retired from acting after getting married in 1966. According to actor John Saxon, Román later worked in the real estate business in Los Angeles briefly.
Selected filmography
