Brunella Bovo was an Italian actress whose image is inextricably linked to Vittorio De Sica's neorealist masterpiece *Miracolo a Milano* (1951). In the film, she played Edvige, the ethereal young woman who embodies the hope and innocence of the poor in post-war Italy.

Her spontaneous and unpretentious acting gave the character a natural grace, making her a symbol of post-war cinema. Although her film career was short, her role in *Miracolo a Milano* remains iconic, representing virtuous poverty and salvific fantasy as an escape from hardship. Her style was distinguished by her ability to convey vulnerability and profound humanity with disarming simplicity.