Cristiana Dell'Anna
Italian actress (born 1985)
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Cristiana Dell'Anna (born 24 August 1985) is an Italian actress. She's best known for her portrayal of the twin sisters Manuela and Micaela Cirillo in Rai 3 soap opera Un posto al sole (2012–2016) and for the role of Patrizia Santore in the crime drama series Gomorrah (2016–2019).
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| Born | 24 August 1985 (age 41)[1] Naples, Italy |
| Education | Guildhall School of Music and Drama |
| Occupation | Actress |
Life and career
Born in Naples, the daughter of a doctor and a teacher,[1] Dell'Anna studied at the Drama Studio London and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.[2]
After some minor roles, Dell'Anna had her breakout in 2012, when she played the twins Micaela e Manuela Cirillo in the Rai 3 soap opera Un posto al sole.[1][3] In 2015 she landed her best known role, Patrizia Santore in the crime series Gomorrah.[1][3][4]
For her performance in Mario Martone's The King of Laughter, she got a David di Donatello nomination for Best Supporting Actress.[5][6]
She plays the lead role of Mother Cabrini in the 2024 film Cabrini, getting more exposure to English-speaking audiences.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Third Contact | Teresa | |
| 2017 | Mr. Happiness | Caterina | |
| 2019 | Tensione superficiale | Michela | |
| 2021 | The Hand of God | Armando's Sister | |
| The King of Laughter | Luisa De Filippo | ||
| 2022 | Toscana | Sophia | |
| Flowing | Cristina | ||
| 2023 | Mixed by Erry | Marisa Frattasio | |
| 2024 | Una storia nera | PM Alaimo | |
| Cabrini | Frances Xavier Cabrini | ||
| Tre regole infallibili | Claudia | ||
| C'è un posto nel mondo | Anna Santi | ||
| 2025 | The Panic | Belle DeCosta Greene |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2016 | Un posto al sole | Manuela and Micaela Cirillo | Recurring role (season 16-21) |
| 2013 | Un posto al sole coi fiocchi | Television movie | |
| 2016–2019 | Gomorrah | Patrizia Santore | Main role (season 2-4) |
| 2018 | In punta di piedi | Nunzia | Television movie |
| Trust | Lucia | 3 episodes | |
| 2024 | La coda del diavolo | Fabiana Lai | Television movie |
| 2025–present | My Family | Maria | Main role |
| 2026 | A Taste for Murder | Inspector Lara Sarracino | Main role |
