For 20 years, Bolkan was the life partner of Countess Marina Cicogna, Producer of Una Breve Vacanza.[1]. In 2000, Bolkan debuted as Director in the Brazilian film Eu Não Conhecia Tururu. Besides directing, she also plays a major character in the film. She continues to act in European films, mostly Italian films. Model Sônia Ribeiro, Bolkan's sister, married Willy Bogner Jr. in 1972.