Cristiana Dell'Anna
Born: 1985-08-24 in Naples, Italy
Known For: Acting
Biography
Born in Naples, the daughter of a doctor and a teacher, Dell'Anna grew up between Castel Volturno and Giugliano in Campania. She studied at the Drama Studio London and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. 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. In 2015 she landed her best known role, Patrizia Santore in the crime series Gomorrah. For her performance in Mario Martone's The King of Laughter, she got a David di Donatello nomination for Best Supporting Actress. She plays the lead role of Mother Cabrini in the 2024 film Cabrini, getting more exposure to English-speaking audiences.
Filmography
2026
- A Taste for Murder as PI Lara Sarrancino
- Three Infallible Rules as Claudia
2025
- My Family as Maria
- C'è un posto nel mondo as Anna Santi
2024
- Cabrini as Francesca Cabrini
- A Dark Story as PM
- La coda del diavolo as Fabiana Lai
2023
- Mixed by Erry as Marisa Frattasio
2021
- The Hand of God as Sorella Armando
- The King of Laughter as Luisa De Filippo
2019
- Tensione superficiale as Michela
2018
- Trust as Lucia
- Rocco Chinnici: May Your Kiss Lie Lightly On My Head as Caterina Chinnici
- On Your Tiptoes as Nunzia
2017
- Mister Happiness as Caterina De Simone
2014
- Gomorrah as Patrizia Santoro
2013
- Third Contact as Theresa
2010
- Moths as Sophie
2005
- Made in Hollywood as Self