Giuliana De Sio

Giuliana De Sio (Salerno, 2 April 1956) is an Italian actress, winner of two David di Donatello awards.

Her first main role was in 1977 RAI TV film Una donna, based on the novel by Sibilla Aleramo. The following year she was given a part in the Rai TV series Le mani sporche (Dirty Hands), alongside Marcello Mastroianni. De Sio was romantically involved for four years with Elio Petri, whom she met during the filming of the series, directed by him. She lived with him until his untimely death in 1982.

De Sio had her breakout in 1983, when she starred in Massimo Troisi's Scusate il ritardo and alongside Francesco Nuti in Maurizio Ponzi's The Pool Hustlers, that got her a David di Donatello for Best Actress and a Nastro d'Argento for Best Actress. She won a second David di Donatello for Carlo Lizzani's The Wicked.

Giuliana De Sio is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 16 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Confession – How I Found Out I Wouldn't Make the Revolution (2025), Buon Lavoro (2022), Amore pensaci tu (2017), Il bello delle donne... alcuni anni dopo (2017), Rodolfo Valentino - La leggenda (2014), Mogli a pezzi (2008), Caterina e le sue figlie (2005), Beauty Centre (2001). The recorded credits span 1978 to 2025, including 8 movies and 8 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.