Nancy Brilli (; born 10 April 1964 as Nicoletta Brilli) is an Italian film, television and stage actress.
Career Born in Rome, of partial Ukrainian origin,Nancy Brilli: «Le uniche operazioni che ho subito» vanityfair.it . Nancy Brilli was introduced in cinema by Pasquale Squitieri, making her debut in a role of note in Claretta (1984). In 1990 she won a David di Donatello for Best Supporting Actress and a Silver Ribbon in the same category for the role of Sophie in Little Misunderstandings.
Personal life Nancy Brilli was married for two years to actor Massimo Ghini and later, again for two years, to director Luca Manfredi, son of actor and director Nino Manfredi. Previously she had a relationship with the songwriter Ivano Fossati.
In 1994 she discovered she suffered from endometriosis and underwent the removal of an ovarian cancer.
She is a niece of the racing driver Gastone Brilli-Peri.Sette, 4 August 2017 .
Filmography Film YearTitleRole(s) Notes 1984 Claretta Petacci1986 Demons 2 Hannah Body Count Tracy 1987 Under the Chinese Restaurant Ursula 1988 Compagni di scuola Federica Polidori 1989 Little Misunderstandings Sophie 1990 Italia-Germania 4-3 Giulia 1992 Who Wants to Kill Sara? Sara Lancetti 1996 Bruno aspetta in macchina Margherita1997 Lady and the Tramp Peg (voice) (1997 re-dubbed version) Grazie di tutto Francesca Pacifico 1998 Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie Stormella (voice) Italian voice-over 1999 Meglio tardi che mai Chiara Brandini 2000 Chicken Run Ginger (voice) Italian voice-over2002 Febbre da cavallo – La mandrakata Aurelia Santarelli Il compagno americano Lilian Grey 2007 Natale in crociera Francesca Zanchi 2008 Un'estate al mare Luciana Morabito 2009 Many Kisses Later Caterina2010 La vita è una cosa meravigliosa Elena Men vs. Women Paola A Natale mi sposo Sara 2011 Women vs. Men Paola 2014 Sapore di te Elena Proietti 2017 Tiro libero Diana 2022 Amici per la pelle Filippo's Mother 2023 Un weekend particolare Elena
Television YearTitleRole(s) Notes 1986 Naso di cane Rosa Miniseries (3 episodes) 1988 Due fratelli Monique Garlin Television movie1990 Il colore della vittoria Dorina Television movie Un cane sciolto Claudia Baldazzi Television movie 1993 Papà prende moglie Francesca Banfi Co-lead role (8 episodes) 1994 Italian Restaurant Connie Mancuso Main role (8 episodes) 1996 Ci vediamo in tribunale Giulia Television movie 1998 Vado e torno Nicoletta Television movie 1999–2002 Commesse Roberta Ardenzi Main role (12 episodes) 2001–2003 Il bello delle donne Vittoria Violetta Melzi Main role (36 episodes) 2003 I ragazzi della via Pal Anna Nemecsek Television movie 2004 Madame Emma Benasso Tarlazzi Television movie 2005 I colori della vita Adua Del Vesco 2006 Herself / Co-host Children's singing contest2007 Donne sbagliate Anna Television movie Caterina e le sue figlie Renata Main role (season 2; 6 episodes) 2016 Matrimoni e altre follie Luisella Rossini Lead role (24 episodes) 2022 Drag Race Italia Herself / Guest judge Episode: "Colorful Drag, Lucky Drag" 2024 Pechino ExpressHerself / Contestant Reality show (season 11) 2025 Ballando con le Stelle Reality competition (season 20)
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nominated work Result1990David di Donatello Best Supporting ActressLittle Misunderstandings Ciak d'Oro Best Supporting Actress Nastro d'Argento Best Supporting Actress 1991David di Donatello Best Actress Italia-Germania 4-3 1994Nastro d'Argento Best Actress Who Wants to Kill Sara?
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