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What's in a name? ''Persephone, in Greek mythology, was the daughter of Demeter,'' she says. ''She was kidnapped by the king of the underworld, Hades, and allowed to come back into the living world to see her mother just part of the year. This helps to understand my character, who is not human but wants to feel human. She's like a vampire of emotions.''

Who should watch his back around her? Persephone will represent an obstacle for Neo. Bellucci says she acts ''as a temptress.''

Does she look good in latex? If it's possible, even better than Pinkett Smith.

What made her want to make the movie? Other than the global exposure and huge boost to her career? ''To me, The Matrix is much more than a beautiful visual movie full of special effects,'' she says. ''It's a film about love, the philosophy of life, and about a man who is looking inside for the power he has within himself. He's looking for God inside, not outside, which is like Oriental and Indian philosophy in a way. There is big meaning there. It's not just a beautiful movie.''

Which of her costars had she licked and bitten before plugging in to Reloaded? Keanu Reeves. In 1992, they shared a brief sex scene in Bellucci's first Hollywood movie, Bram Stoker's Dracula, in which she played one of the bloodsucker's brides.

Does she know kung fu? No. Bellucci's only action scene involves no high kicks or wire work. ''I didn't have any bluescreen work [either], because my character does a lot more acting than jumping around. But I have another way to be dangerous.''

Which is? ''You'll see.''

So, can she tell us how it all ends? ''No.''

Originally posted Apr 18, 2003 Published in issue #705 Apr 18, 2003 Order article reprints
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