Lea Massari

Lea Massari was born on June 30, 1933 in Rome. Her real name is Anna-Maria Massatani. Before becoming an actress, Lea received a brilliant education - she graduated from the Roman Lyceum, was fond of fine arts, was a student of the architectural faculty of the university. The girl played piano and guitar, read constantly, was engaged in politics and sociology. Lea was serious, so the proposal of a friend of her father to meet with filmmakers was taken as a joke, but, nevertheless, agreed. Acquaintance more

Lea Massari was born on June 30, 1933 in Rome. Her real name is Anna-Maria Massatani. Before becoming an actress, Lea received a brilliant education - she graduated from the Roman Lyceum, was fond of fine arts, was a student of the architectural faculty of the university. The girl played piano and guitar, read constantly, was engaged in politics and sociology. Lea was serious, so the proposal of a friend of her father to meet with filmmakers was taken as a joke, but, nevertheless, agreed.
Acquaintance with the world of cinema was not in vain: in 1955, Massari played a major role in the film “The Prohibition” by aspiring director Mario Monicelli. The girl with a non-standard appearance drew the attention of other filmmakers - she played difficult roles in the films Dreams in a Box. "Adventure" "A busy day."

For her role in the film “Four Days of Naples”, where Lea played a rebel friend, brave and unyielding, Massari received the Golden Nut Award (1962). Later, at the International Film Festival, the actress presented this work to the Moscow public.
During her professional life, Lea Massari played in sixteen films. The musical performance “Rugantino” became successful, where the actress played the main role – he was seen not only in Italy, but also in other European countries. As a person deep and closed, Lea does not recognize advertising, avoids interviews and press conferences, photo shoots – unlike the actors of the new generation. Anna-Maria never grasped for reasons for PR, her personal life was not a subject of discussion, and this only added to her "points" and respect. In Italy, at home, as well as abroad, the work of Lea Massari is not forgotten: the audience appreciates it still highly. /