Marisa Merlini

Biography

Marisa Merlini was a renowned Italian character actress born on August 6, 1923, in Rome. She gained recognition for her portrayal of quintessential "born-and-bred Roman" characters and appeared alongside prominent Italian actors, including Totò and Alberto Sordi. Her notable work also includes the film Pane, amore e fantasia (1953), where she played Annarella, a village midwife. Merlini won the Nastro d'Argento award in 1957 for her role in Tempo di Villeggiatura.