Anita Malavasi is an Italian actress who was born in Rome, Italy on September 15, 1961. She has worked in both Italian and international cinema, television, theater, and even theater directing. She is best known for her roles in films such as The Passion of the Christ, The Da Vinci Code, and The Talented Mr. Ripley.
Malavasi began her acting career in the late 1970s, appearing in several theatre productions. She then moved on to television in the 1980s, appearing in popular Italian television shows such as Fuori controllo, La notte del dottor Jekyll and Il commissario Rex. In the 1990s, Malavasi had some of her biggest roles, appearing in the films The Passion of the Christ, The Da Vinci Code and The Talented Mr. Ripley. She also starred in the Italian television series, Don Matteo.
In addition to her acting roles, Malavasi has also pursued a career in theater directing. She has directed several productions, including the musical La Bohème, which she wrote and directed in 2005. She also directed La Bohème in Rome in 2006 and in 2010, she directed the play, Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk. In 2009, she directed a production of the musical La Traviata in Milan.
Malavasi has been the recipient of several awards for her work in theater, film, and television. In 2004, she won the David di Donatello Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in The Passion of the Christ. She has also won two Silver Ribbons for her work in television, and in 2006, she won the Golden Plate Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in The Talented Mr. Ripley.
Malavasi is currently based in Rome, where she continues to pursue her career in the performing arts. She is also a guest lecturer and teacher at several universities in Rome, teaching acting, theater, and directing. She is an inspirational figure for aspiring actors and actresses, and she is beloved for her work in Italian cinema, television, and theater.
