Vanessa Scalera
Italian actress (born 1977)
Vanessa Scalera (born 5 April 1977) is an Italian television, stage and film actress.
Life and career
Born in Mesagne, Scalera is the daughter of two nurses. She grew up in Latiano, and in 1996 she moved with her family to Rome. She studied acting at La Scaletta drama school, under Antonio Pierfederici.
Scalera started her career on stage, working in 2000 in the comedy play L'amico di tutti, alongside Johnny Dorelli. In 2001, she made her film debut in Our Tropical Island. She had her breakout in 2019, thanks to the titular role in the Rai 1 crime series Imma Tataranni: Deputy Prosecutor.
For her performance in the 2021 film A Girl Returned, Scalera received a David di Donatello nomination for best supporting actress, and a Globo d'oro nomination as best actress.
Filmography
Film
Television
References
External links
- Vanessa Scalera at IMDb
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