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Biography
Anna Galiena is an Italian actress, best known to English-speaking audiences for her appearances in Le Mari de la coiffeuse, Jamón, jamón and Being Human. her youth, Galiena starred in numerous off and on-Broadway shows, including several revivals of Shakespeare plays. She had made over a dozen films, mainly in her native Italy before her role in Le Mari de la coiffeuse brought her to international attention. She went on to appear in Bigas Luna's Jamón, jamón and went on to make her mainstream Hollywood debut in the Bill Forsyth-directed Being Human starring Robin Williams. The film was, however, a massive flop. Since then, Galiena has worked in European cinema, where she is consistently in demand. With over 50 films and many television appearances to her credit, she currently has several films in production, including a prominent supporting role in the film Virgin Territory, starring Hayden Christensen and Mischa Barton. She stars alongside Joaquim de Almeida and Ben Gazzara in the thriller Christopher Roth. In 2007 she was a member of the jury at the 29th Moscow International Film Festival
Acted in 88
2020s
- 2026
- 2024
It Happens in the Best of Families
Mamma Lina
- 2023
Giorni felici
Margherita
Happiness
Floriana Mazzoni
- 2022
Improvised Christmas
Rosa
Sposa in rosso
Lucrezia Madonia
- 2021
CARRON - Codice d'Angelo
Graziella Carron
- 2020
Decent People
La mère de Manon
2010s
- 2019
Despite the Fog
Laura
Beatrice
Beatrice
An Almost Ordinary Summer
Giulietta
- 2018
A Family Tale
Tullia Zampi · 12 episodes
- 2017
Il bello delle donne... alcuni anni dopo
Germana Gregoretti · 8 episodes
- 2016
- 2015
You Can't Save Yourself Alone
Viola
- 2014
- 2013
Casa & Bottega
Teresa
- 2010
Christopher Roth
Catherine Roth
2000s
- 2009
Ultimatum
Rachel
Un amore di strega
Emma
Mejor que nunca
Clotilde
- 2008
Destiny Ride
Tante Louise
Sleeping Around
Sara
- 2007
Write It on the Walls
Madre Sole
No way out - A broken love
Caterina Della Torre
Lezioni di volo
Pollo's mother
Un amore su misura
Carla
Guido, Who Challenged the Red Brigades
Silvia Rossa
- 2006
Amore e libertà - Masaniello
Viceregina
- 2005
La Tête haute
Marthe
The Do-Gooders
Laura
A Life in Suitcases: A History of Tulse Luper
Madame Plens
The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 3: From Sark to the Finish
Madame Plens
- 2004
Across the border
Agnese
Le Président Ferrare
Marylin · 3 episodes
Guardians of the Clouds
Donna Maddalena
- 2003
The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 1: The Moab Story
Madame Plens
- 2002
Dirty Vivancos III
Amanda
- 2001
Vino Santo – Es lebe die Liebe, es lebe der Wein
Serafina Salvini
La Crociera
Laura · 1 episode
- 2000
Bibo per sempre
Marisa
1990s
- 1999
Love in the Mirror
Virginia
But Forever in My Mind
Eleonora
The Venice Project
Maria / Sophia
The Pleasure Zone
Monica (as Maria Galis) · 1 episode
Doppio Segreto
Caterina/Maria Manara
- 1997
Le coup du sort
Movie
My Brother's Gun
Madre
- 1996
3
Baronessa Chiara del Serchio
Three Lives and Only One Death
Maria Gabri - Colosso "Tania la Corse"
Moses
Ptira · 2 episodes
Question of Luck
Marie
Unpredictable Nature of the River
Louise de Saint-Agnan
- 1995
La scuola
prof.ssa Majello
- 1994
Mario and the Magician
Rachel Fuhrmann
Les femmes et les enfants d'abord
Rose
Senza pelle
Gina Frigeni
- 1993
The Last Writer
Fanny
The Great Pumpkin
Cynthia Diotallevi
- 1992
L'Atlantide
Amira
- 1991
La viuda del capitán Estrada
Luisa Estrada
- 1990
Quiet Days in Clichy
Edith
1980s
- 1989
Willy Signori e vengo da lontano
Alessandra
- 1988
L'Argent
Baronne Sandorf · 3 episodes
La Fée Carabine
Julie
Down There in the Jungle
Gloria
Rorret
Barbara Liegi
- 1987
L'estate sta finendo
Sandra
Sweets from a Stranger
Isa
Farewell Moscow
Movie
Hotel Colonial
Francesca
- 1986
Puro cashmere
Marika
Italian Fast Food
S&M Client
- 1985
Appearances3
2010s
- 2010
Vittorio racconta Gassman: Una vita da mattatore
Self
1990s
- 1995
- 1994
Eppur si muove
Self · 1 episode
