Cristiana Dell’Anna Biography: Husband, Net Worth, Parents, Instagram, Siblings, Movies, TV Shows, Age, Height, Books, Awards

Cristiana Dell’Anna is an actress and writer who built an international reputation through powerful performances in crime dramas and historical films.

She gained widespread recognition for portraying Patrizia Santore, a strategic crime figure in the acclaimed Italian series Gomorrah, a role that transformed her into a prominent screen performer.

Her global profile expanded further through her portrayal of Mother Francesca Cabrini in the biographical drama Cabrini, showcasing her ability to bring complex real-life figures to the screen.

Cristiana Dell'Anna
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Cristiana Nada Edda Dell'Anna
Stage Name:	Cristiana Dell'Anna
Born:	August 24, 1985 (age 40 years old)
Place of Birth:	Naples, Campania, Italy
Nationality:	Italian
Ethnicity:	Italian
Height:	165 cm
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Ettore Dell'Anna and Lidia Albero
Siblings:	Two brothers
Spouse:	Emanuele Scamardella
Relationship:	Married
Occupation:	Actress and Writer
Net Worth:	$4 million

Early Life and Education

Cristiana Dell’Anna, who turned 41 years old in 2026, was born on August 24, 1985, in Naples, Italy.

She spent her childhood between Castel Volturno and Giugliano in Campania, growing up in a close-knit Italian family.

Her father, Ettore Dell’Anna, worked as a doctor, while her mother, Lidia Albero, worked as an elementary school teacher.

She was raised alongside her two brothers in a household shaped by Italian culture and Christianity.

Initially following the expectations of her family, she studied medicine at a university in Rome. However, at the age of 20, she decided to change direction and pursue acting.

She moved to the United Kingdom, where she studied Shakespearean performance at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama before continuing her training at Drama Studio London. She graduated from the conservatory program in 2010.

Personal Life

Cristiana Dell’Anna is married to Italian communications professional Emanuele Scamardella.

The couple met in 2017 through mutual friends and later developed a relationship that led to marriage.

They tied the knot on September 1, 2018, in Siena, Italy, during a private ceremony surrounded by family and friends.

The couple has no children and maintains a private lifestyle away from media attention. As of 2026, Cristiana remains married to Emanuele Scamardella.

Career

Cristiana Dell’Anna began her professional acting career after completing drama school with her appearance in the British independent thriller Third Contact in 2011.

She gained her first major Italian recognition in 2012 when she joined the long-running soap opera Un posto al sole, playing the twin characters Manuela and Micaela Cirillo.

Her career reached a turning point in 2015 when she was cast as Patrizia Santore in the crime drama series Gomorrah.

Her transformation from a supporting character into a powerful crime figure earned her critical praise and international attention.

She later appeared in Paolo Sorrentino’s film The Hand of God and received recognition for her role as Luisa De Filippo in The King of Laughter.

In 2024, she achieved global recognition by starring as Mother Francesca Cabrini in the historical drama Cabrini.

She has continued expanding her international career through projects including A Dark Story, The Panic, A Taste for Murder, and My Family, establishing herself as a versatile performer across European and American productions.

Awards

• International Film Festival of Australia (2024) – Best Actress in a Feature Film
• David di Donatello Awards (2022) – Best Supporting Actress Nomination for The King of Laughter
• Giffoni Film Festival (2016) – Explosive Talent Award

Net Worth

Cristiana Dell’Anna’s net worth is estimated to be 4 million dollars.

She has accumulated her wealth through leading roles in internationally distributed television series, feature films, streaming productions, and other entertainment projects across Europe and the United States.

Social Media

• Instagram: @cristianadellanna_official

Filmography

• Moths (2010)
• Third Contact (2011)
• Soma (2012)
• Godless Night (2012)
• Everywhere, Vicente (2013)
• A Perfect Day for Cake (2013)
• Un posto al sole (2012)
• Gomorrah (2016)
• Rocco Chinnici – È così lieve il tuo bacio sulla fronte (2018)
• In punta di piedi (2018)
• Tensione superficiale (2019)
• The Hand of God (2021)
• The King of Laughter (2021)
• Toscana (2022)
• Flowing (2022)
• Mixed by Erry (2023)
• Cabrini (2024)
• A Dark Story (2024)
• Three Infallible Rules (2024)
• La coda del diavolo (2024)
• The Panic (2025)
• My Father’s Daughter (2025)
• A Taste for Murder (2026)
• My Family (2026)