Nancy Brilli


Nicoletta Brilli, best known as Nancy Brilli, is an Italian film, television and stage actress.

Career

Born in Rome, of Ukrainian ancestry, Nancy Brilli was introduced in cinema by Pasquale Squitieri, making her debut in a role of note in Claretta. In 1990 she won a David di Donatello for Best Supporting Actress and a Silver Ribbon in the same category for the role of Sophie in Little Misunderstandings.

Personal life

Nancy Brilli was married for two years to actor Massimo Ghini and later, again for two years, to director Luca Manfredi, son of actor and director Nino Manfredi. Previously she had a relationship with the songwriter Ivano Fossati.
In 1994 she underwent the removal of an ovarian cancer.
She is a niece of the racing driver Gastone Brilli-Peri.

Filmography

TitleYearRoleNotes
Naso di cane1986RosaItalian TV Miniseries; 3 episodes
Due fratelli1988Monique GarlinItalian TV Miniseries; 3 episodes
Il colore della vittoria1990DorinaTelevision film
Italian Restaurant1994Connie MancusoItalian TV Series; 8 episodes
Papà prende moglie1994Francesca BanfiItalian TV Series; 8 episodes
Ci vediamo in tribunale1996GiuliaTelevision film
Meglio tardi che mai1999Chiara BandiniTelevision film
Commesse1999–2002Roberta ArdenziItalian TV Series; 12 episodes
Il bello delle donne2001–2003Vicky MelziItalian TV Series; 36 episodes
I ragazzi della via Pal2003AnnaTelevision film
I colori della vita2005AduaTelevision film
Donne sbagliate2007Silvia SorianiTelevision film
Caterina e le sue figlie2007Renata PensieroItalian TV Series; 6 episodes
Matrimoni e altre follie2016Luisella RossiniItalian TV Series; 24 episodes