Selene

Luce Caponegro, known by her stage name Selen (or Selene), is an Italian former pornographic actress, television presenter, director and actress born on December 17, 1966 in Rome. The daughter of an oil industrialist, she spent her childhood between Rome and Ravenna, where she studied singing, ballet and horseback riding. After leaving home at 18 and living a short period in a commune, he entered the world of entertainment starting with performances in clubs for adults. Her debut in porn took place around the age of 26 with an amateur video, but the real turning point came in 1993 with the film Scandalous Ladies of the Province by Alex Perry, which allowed her to adopt the pseudonym Selen (inspired by the lunar goddess Selene).

She quickly became one of the most famous Italian stars of the 90s, working with directors such as Mario Salieri, Silvio Bandinelli and Joe D’Amato in iconic titles such as the Concetta Licata series, Dracula and Sahara. Winner of numerous awards in the sector (including awards at the Hot d’Or in Cannes), she stood out for her charisma, stage presence and versatility. Retired from the hardcore scene around 2000, she embarked on a mainstream career as a TV presenter (programs such as Hot), theater and television actress, participating in reality shows such as La Fattoria and L’Isola dei Famosi. He has also directed a few films and has two children. Her transition from porn to the mainstream represents a successful professional reinvention path, while maintaining a strong and independent image.