Barbara De Rossi, is a renowned Italian actress whose career spans cinema, television, and theatre.
She rose to prominence after her film debut in Stay As You Are and gained major popularity through productions such as La Piovra, Mamma Ebe, Hearts and Armour, Sentimental Maniacs, and Quo Vadis?.
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| Name: | Barbara De Rossi |
| Born: | August 9, 1960 (age 66 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Rome, Italy |
| Nationality: | Italian |
| Ethnicity: | Italian, German |
| Height: | 170 cm (5 feet 7 inches) |
| Religion: | Roman Catholic |
| Parents: | Gilberto De Rossi, Sofia De Rossi |
| Spouse: | Andrea Busiri Vici d’Arcevia (1988–1990), Branko Tesanovic (1995–2010), Simone Fratini (2023–present) |
| Relationship: | Married |
| Children: | Martina Tesanovic |
| Occupation: | Actress, Television Presenter |
| Net Worth: | $5 million |
Early life and education
Barbara De Rossi was born on August 9, 1960, in Rome, Italy. She was born to Gilberto De Rossi and Sofia De Rossi. Her ethnicity is Italian, German. She grew up having unknown siblings.
Her religion is Roman Catholic. At 15, she won the Miss Teenager Italy beauty contest, where director Alberto Lattuada noticed her potential. She later entered acting, beginning her screen career at 16.
Career
Barbara De Rossi entered the entertainment industry after winning the Miss Teenager Italy contest in 1976. Alberto Lattuada subsequently cast her in Stay As You Are in 1978 alongside Marcello Mastroianni, giving her an early introduction to Italian cinema.
She continued working in films before achieving major television popularity in Storia d’amore e d’amicizia and La Piovra. Her film credits include The Cricket, Hearts and Armour, Mamma Ebe, Sweets from a Stranger, Vampire in Venice, Quiet Days in Clichy, Sentimental Maniacs, Red Colibri, Il pranzo della domenica, and Universitari – Molto più che amici.
She has also maintained a substantial television career and presented programs including Amore criminale and Il terzo indizio. In recent years, she has concentrated increasingly on theatre.
Awards and nominations
- David di Donatello — Best Actress, Sentimental Maniacs, 1994.
- Silver Ribbon — Best Supporting Actress nomination, Mamma Ebe, 1986.
- Silver Ribbon — Best Actress nomination, Son contento, 1984.
- Telegatto — Storia d’amore e d’amicizia, 1983.
- Maschera d’Argento — La Piovra, 1983.
Personal life
Barbara De Rossi, 66 years old, is married to businessman Simone Fratini, whom she married on December 11, 2023, in Tuscany. Her previous marriages were to Andrea Busiri Vici d’Arcevia from 1988 to 1990 and Serbian dancer and choreographer Branko Tesanovic from 1995 to 2010.
She has one daughter, Martina Tesanovic, born in 1995. De Rossi enjoys spending time in the Tuscan countryside and continues to work in theatre. Her height is 170 cm (5 feet 7 inches).
Net worth
Barbara De Rossi has a net worth of $5 million USD. Her income comes mainly from acting, television presenting, theatre performances, and other entertainment projects. Her long career includes successful films such as Stay As You Are, Hearts and Armour, Mamma Ebe, Sentimental Maniacs, and Red Colibri.
Filmography
- Stay As You Are
- La Piovra
- Mamma Ebe
- Hearts and Armour
- Sentimental Maniacs