Tina Modotti: Biography, Facts and Career
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Tina Modotti (born Assunta Adelaide Luigia Modotti Mondini, August 16/17, 1896 – January 5, 1942) was an Italian and American photographer, model, actor, and revolutionary political activist for the Comintern. She left her native Italy in 1913 and emigrated to the United States, where she settled in San Francisco with her father and sister. In San Francisco, Modotti worked as a seamstress, model, and theater performer and, later, moved to Los Angeles where she worked in film. She later became a photographer and essayist. In 1922 she moved to Mexico, where she became an active member of the Mexican Communist Party.
Quick facts about Tina Modotti
- Full name: Tina Modotti
- Born: 1896-08-17
- Nationality: Kingdom of Italy
- Known as: Fashion figure
- Wikidata ID: Q466946
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Who is Tina Modotti?
Tina Modotti (born Assunta Adelaide Luigia Modotti Mondini, August 16/17, 1896 – January 5, 1942) was an Italian and American photographer, model, actor, and revolutionary political activist for the Comintern.
What nationality is Tina Modotti?
Tina Modotti is Kingdom of Italy.
When was Tina Modotti born?
Tina Modotti was born on 1896-08-17.
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