Biography

Luce Caponegro, known by her stage name Selen, is an Italian actress, television presenter, director, and former adult film performer. She gained significant recognition in the 1990s as one of Italy's most prominent figures in adult entertainment, earning 17 industry awards and appearing at major festivals such as Hot d'Or in Cannes and Erotica in Turin. Transitioning from adult films, she later pursued work in mainstream media and television, establishing a diverse career beyond her initial industry.

Caponegro's early life included studies in singing, classical dance, and horseback riding. Raised in a family with an industrialist father in the petroleum sector, she left home at 18, marrying and living in a commune without modern amenities until she was 20. Her entry into adult films occurred in her early twenties, with her breakthrough role in 1993 in the film Signore scandalose di provincia, directed by Alex Perry, marking the adoption of her stage name Selen. She worked with notable Italian directors such as Mario Salieri, Silvio Bandinelli, and Joe D'Amato, and also took on roles behind the camera as a director.

Selen's impact on the Italian adult film industry was marked by her popularity and critical acclaim during the 1990s. Her career culminated with the 2000 film Millennium, after which she retired from adult films, publicly expressing a decision not to return to the industry. Following her retirement, she engaged in television appearances and later underwent a personal transformation, focusing on family life and entrepreneurial ventures, including operating a beauty center in Ravenna. Her journey reflects a significant cultural narrative of reinvention and the complexities of public life after adult entertainment.
- IMDb mini biography by: Angel