Cristiana Dell'Anna (born 24 August 1985) is an Italian actress. She's best known for her portrayal of the twin sisters Manuela and Micaela Cirillo in Rai 3 soap opera Un posto al sole (2012–2016) and for the role of Patrizia Santore in the crime drama series Gomorrah (2016–2019).
Life and career Born in Naples, the daughter of a doctor and a teacher, Dell'Anna 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 Film Year Title Role Notes 2013 Third Contact Teresa 2017 Mr. Happiness Caterina 2019 Tensione superficiale Michela2021 The Hand of God Armando's Sister The King of Laughter Luisa De Filippo2022 Toscana Sophia Flowing Cristina 2023 Mixed by Erry Marisa Frattasio2024 Una storia nera PM Alaimo Cabrini Frances Xavier Cabrini Tre regole infallibili Claudia C'è un posto nel mondo Anna Santi 2025 The Panic Belle DeCosta Greene
Television Year Title Role Notes 2012–2016 Un posto al soleManuela and Micaela Cirillo Recurring role (season 16-21) 2013 Un posto al sole coi fiocchi Television movie 2016–2019 Gomorrah Patrizia Santore Main role (season 2-4)2018 In punta di piedi Nunzia Television movie Trust Lucia 3 episodes 2024 La coda del diavolo Fabiana Lai Television movie 2025–present My Family Maria Main role 2026 A Taste for Murder Inspector Lara Sarracino Main role
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