Alda Mangini (1914–1954) was an Italian singer and film actress. She appeared in several films alongside the Neapolitan comedian Totò.
Life and career Born in Milan, Mangini started her career as a lyrical soprano. Shortly later she shifted to theatre, being particularly active in revues, in which she worked with Walter Chiari and Carlo Dapporto, among others. In 1947, she began a successful film career as a character actress, earning personal acclaim for her performance in The Wayward Wife. She was married to the singer , from whom she separated shortly thereafter. She died after a long illness on 19 July 1954, at the age of 40.
Filmography Year Title Role Notes1940 Ecco la radio! Herself 1947 Vanity 1948 Fear and Sand Lady on train 1948 Toto Tours Italy Gervasia 1949 Toto Looks for a House Amalia, la moglie de Lomacchio 1949 The Emperor of Capri Emanuela 1950 The Cadets of Gascony Bice 1950 The Accusation Adultera al commissariato 1950 No Peace Under the Olive Tree 1950 The Knight Has Arrived! Moglie del Ministro 1951 O.K. Nerone Sophonisba, the Sorceress 1952 Toto and the Women La signora nel negozio 1953 The Wayward Wife Elvira Coceanu 1953 Easy Years Fedora Larina 1953 Ivan, Son of the White Devil Dunia 1953 Lasciateci in pace 1953 Canto per te Signora Corelli 1954 It Takes Two to Sin in Love Olga 1954 The Country of the Campanelli Tenerina 1954 The Pilgrim of Love Madame Dalia (final film role)
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