Elena Sofia Barucchieri (born 29 March 1962), known by the stage name Elena Sofia Ricci (), is an Italian actress.
Active in film, theater and television, the actress has won major awards in their respective fields in Italy, including three David di Donatello, four Nastro d'Argento, a Globo d'oro and three Premi Flaiano. Throughout her career Ricci has worked under the direction of Paolo Sorrentino, Ferzan Özpetek, Giovanni Veronesi, Luciano Odorisio and worked in leading roles in the Italian television series Orgoglio, I Cesaroni and Che Dio ci aiuti.
Biography and career Elena Sofia Barucchieri was born in Florence to Paolo Barucchieri, an educator, and Elena Ricci Poccetto, a production designer. She has a younger sister called Elisa (born 1967), who worked as an artistic director and dancer. After a few minor roles, Ricci emerged in 1984, with the Pupi Avati's film Impiegati, for which she won a Globo d'oro for Best New Actress.
In 1988 she won a David di Donatello for Best Supporting Actress and a Silver Ribbon in the same category for her role in Carlo Verdone's Io e mia sorella.
In 1990 Ricci was awarded with a David di Donatello for Best Actress and a Ciak D'Oro in the same category for her performance in Ne parliamo Lunedì.
In 2010 she shared with Lunetta Savino a Silver Ribbon for Best supporting Actress for Mine vaganti, directed by Ferzan Özpetek.
Elena Sofia Ricci is very active as a television actress, starring in many popular TV series. For her television activity she received several awards, including two Telegatti, the 2005 Fiore di Roccia, and the 2006 Premio Afrodite as Best TV-Actress.
In 2018, she won the Silver Ribbon for Best Actress for her role of Veronica Lario in Paolo Sorrentino's Loro, for which she won the David di Donatello for Best Actress the following year.
Personal life Ricci has been married twice. Her first husband was Luca Damiani. She was then in a relationship with Pino Quartullo, with whom she had a daughter. She is currently married to musician Stefano Mainetti, and gave birth to her second daughter, Maria, in 2004.
Formerly an agnostic, she now identifies as Roman Catholic.
Filmography +FilmsYearTitleRoleNotes1980Arrivano i gattiYoung womanCameo appearance1982Canto d'amoreElena UberFeature film debut1983Zero in condottaManuela Spizzi1985Bank ClerksAnnalisaUna domenica siElena1987The Last MinuteMarta FerroniIo e mia sorellaSerena1988SposiSilviaAnthology film1989BurroKatarina1990Ne parliamo LunedìAlmaIn the Name of the Sovereign PeopleCristina Arquati1991Ma non per sempreSelva1992Non chiamarmi OmarHanna Lafevre1993Stefano QuantestorieAngela1994Love BurnsElena1996Esercizi di stileVariousAnthology film1997Donna di piacereRannusia2001Commedia sexyAnnaCome si fa un MartiniViola2003Il pranzo della domenicaSofia Lo IaconoAt the End of the NightElena2009Many Kisses LaterMichela2010Loose CannonsAunt LucianaParents and Children: Shake Well Before UsingClara2011Tutta colpa della musicaPatrizia2014Fasten Your SeatbeltsViviana/ Dora2015I Killed NapoléonOlga2018Il tuttofareTitti MandorliniLoroVeronica Lario2021SuperheroesElena2024Diamonds Herself2025Another Simple FavorPortia Versano
+TelevisionYearTitleRoleNotes1984–1985Quei trentasei gradiniCarlaMiniseries; 6 episodes1987Little RomaClaudiaMain role; 10 episodes1992Il segno del comandoBarbara LoganTelevision film1996–1997Caro maestroElisa TerenziMain role; 13 episodes1998La forza dell'amoreSilviaMiniseries; 3 episodes1999JesusHerodiasTelevision filmMio figlio ha 70 anniAngelaTelevision film2000Il rumore dei ricordiLindaTelevision film2001Scherzi a parteHerselfItalian variety show2003Un papà quasi perfettoElena MelliMiniseries; 3 episodes2004–2006OrgoglioAnna ObrofariLead role; 39 episodes2006FratelliAnnaTelevision filmGiovanni Falcone: L'uomo che sfidò Cosa NostraFrancesca MorvilloMiniseries; 2 episodes2006–2014I CesaroniLucia LiguoriLead role; 115 episodes2007Tutti i rumori del mondoElena CasatiTelevision film2008CaravaggioCostanza ColonnaMiniseries; 2 episodesAmiche mieFrancescaRecurring role; 6 episodes2010Gli ultimi del ParadisoCarmenTelevision filmAgata e UlisseAgataTelevision film2011; 2020Don MatteoSister AngelaEpisodes: "Don Matteo sotto accusa"; "Non rubare"2011–2023Che Dio ci aiutiLead role (seasons 1–6), recurring (season 7); 119 episodes2014Le due leggiAdriana ZanardiMiniseries; 2 episodes2020Vivi e lascia vivereLaura RuggeroLead role; 12 episodesRita Levi-MontalciniRita Levi-MontalciniTelevision film2022The Ignorant AngelsCountess MirtillaEpisode: "Episode 7"2023–presentFiori sopra l'inferno – I casi di Teresa BattagliaTeresa BattagliaLead role
Theatography YearTitleRoleNotes1981La scuola delle mogli,AgneseSupporting role; Direction by Marco Mattolini1985Il bugiardoThe young ladySupporting role; Direction by Alvaro Piccardi1994MacbethLady MacbethLead role; Direction by Giancarlo Sepe1997Estate e fumoDirected by Armando Pugliese1999Come tu mi vuoiElma/LuciaMain role; Directed by Armando Pugliese2003Il rumore dei ricordiLindaLead role; Direction by Giuseppe Patroni Griffi2015I BluesThree womenLead roles; Direction by Armando Pugliese2017Mammamiabella!Direction2018–2020Vetri rottiSylvia GellburgLead role; Direction by Armando Pugliese2021–2023La dolce ala della giovinezzaAlexandra del LagoLead role; Direction by Pier Luigi Pizzi2022–2023FedraFedraLead role; Also director
Awards and nominations
AwardYearCategory Nominated workResultCiak d'oro1988Best Supporting ActressIo e mia sorella1990BurroBest ActressNe parliamo Lunedì2010Genitori & figli - Agitare bene prima dell'usoBest Supporting ActressLoose Cannons2016CinéCiak d’Oro ClassicHerselfDavid di Donatello1988Best Supporting ActressIo e mia sorella1990Best ActressNe parliamo Lunedì2010Best Supporting ActressLoose Cannons2019Best ActressLoroGiffoni Film Festival2019Experience AwardHerselfGlobo d'oro1985Best breakthrough actressImpiegati1996Best ActressEsercizi di stileNastro d'Argento1988Best Supporting ActressIo e mia sorella1991Best ActressNe parliamo lunedì2010Nastro d'Argento for Best Supporting ActressLoose Cannons2018Best ActressLoro2022Jury Special Mention - DocumentaryGrido per un nuovo Rinascimento2023Nastro d'argento SpecialeHerselfPremio Flaiano1989Best Female Acting Performance – CinemaI giovani del cinema italiano2000Best Female Acting Performance – TelevisionIl rumore dei ricordi2018Best Female Acting Performance – TheatreVetri rottiRoma Fiction Festival2013Best Female Actress in a Television Series – ComedyChe Dio ci aiutiBest Character PerformanceVenice Film Festival2010Kinéo Award for Best Supporting ActressGenitori & figli - Agitare bene prima dell'usoMine vaganti2014Allacciate le cinture
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