Isabella Ferrari
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- March 31, 1964 in Ponte dell'Olio, Italy
- Active Years
- 1983–2026 (44 Years)
- Total Credits
- 76 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Isabella Ferrari (Acting).
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Name: Isabella Ferrari (stage name of Isabella Fogliazza).
Nationality: Italian.
Profession: Actress (television, theatre, cinema).
Birth Date: March 31, 1964.
Birth Place: Ponte dell'Olio, Italy.
Known for: Commissioner Giovanna Scalise in the police drama series Distretto di Polizia (Police District) and Distretto di Polizia 2 (Police District 2).
TV Details: Televised on Mediaset's Canale 5 from 2000 to 2001.
Awards: Won a Volpi Cup for Best Supporting Actress at the 1995 Venice Film Festival for the film Romanzo di un giovane povero.
Other awards: Won the Premio Pasinetti in 2008 for Un gio... (source cuts off, so I should be careful with this).
Isabella Ferrari, the stage name of Isabella Fogliazza, is an Italian actress of television, theatre, and cinema. Born on March 31, 1964, in Ponte dell'Olio, Italy, she has a career spanning various media. She is best known for her role as the protagonist, Commissioner Giovanna Scalise, in the police drama series Distretto di Polizia (Police District) and Distretto di Polizia 2 (Police District 2), which aired on Mediaset's Canale 5 between 2000 and 2001. In 1995, Ferrari won a Volpi Cup award for Best Supporting Actress at the Venice Film Festival for her performance in the film Romanzo di un giovane povero.
"Isabella Ferrari, the stage name of Isabella Fogliazza, is an Italian actress of television, theatre, and cinema. Born on March 31
Career overview
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Name: Isabella Ferrari (stage name), Isabella Fogliazza (real name).
Birth Date: March 31, 1964.
Birth Place: Ponte dell'Olio, Italy.
Profession: Italian actress of television, theatre, and cinema.
Known For: Commissioner Giovanna Scalise in the police drama series Distretto di Polizia (Police District) and Distretto di Polizia 2 (Police District 2).
TV Details: Televised on Mediaset's Canale 5 from 2000 to 2001.
Awards:
1995 Venice Film Festival: Volpi Cup for Best Supporting Actress for the film Romanzo di un giovane povero.
2008: Premio Pasinetti for Un gio... (text cuts off, but I must only use what is there). Correction: The prompt says "Use ONLY facts present above". The source says "nel 2008 il Premio Pasinetti per Un gio". I should probably avoid the incomplete award if it's not a full fact, or just stick to the 1995 one to be safe.
Known Credits: 78.
Isabella Ferrari, the stage name of Isabella Fogliazza, is an Italian actress working in cinema, television, and theatre. Born on March 31, 1964, in Ponte dell'Olio, Italy, she has accumulated 78 known credits throughout her career.
She is recognized for her role as Commissioner Giovanna Scalise in the police drama series Distretto di Polizia (Police District) and its sequel, Distretto di Polizia 2 (Police District 2). These series were broadcast on Mediaset's Canale 5 between 2000 and 2001.
In terms of critical recognition, Ferrari won a Volpi Cup for Best Supporting Actress at the 1995 Venice Film Festival for her performance in the film Romanzo di un giovane povero.
Constraint Check: No markdown? Yes. No headings? Yes. No preamble? Yes.
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Total: ~120 words.
Problem: The target is 180-260 words. I need to expand using only the provided facts.
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Name: Isabella Ferrari / Isabella Fogliazza.
Birth: March 31, 1964, Ponte dell'Olio, Italy.
Profession: Actress (television, theatre, cinema).
Credits: 78.
Roles: Commissioner Giovanna Scalise in Distretto di Polizia (Police District) and Distretto di Polizia 2 (Police District 2).
TV Network/Dates: Mediaset's Canale 5, 2000 to 2001.
Awards: 1995 Venice Film Festival Volpi Cup Best Supporting Actress (Romanzo di un giovane povero). 2008
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Full Filmography
76 titles- You, Me & Tuscany (2026) as Gabriella
- Roma elastica (2026) as Claudia
- The Warmth Of Dance (2026) as Clara Bruson
- Parthenope (2024) as Flora Malva
- Trust (2024) as Tilde
- Cortina Express (2024) as Patrizia Giordano
- GialappaShow (2023)
- Fading Gigolo (2023) as Francesca
- Sei donne - Il mistero di Leila (2023) as Viola
- Under the Amalfi Sun (2022) as Irene
- Robbing Mussolini (2022) as Nora Cavalieri
- La mia ombra è tua (2022)
- Under the Riccione Sun (2020) as Irene
- Three Perfect Daughters (2020) as Isabella
- Carlo Vanzina - Il cinema è una cosa meravigliosa (2019) as Self
- Baby (2018) as Simonetta
- Belve (2018)
- Euphoria (2018) as Michela
- In viaggio con Adele (2018) as Carla Mariani
- Cosa fai a Capodanno? (2018) as Domitilla
- Naples in Veils (2017) as Valeria
- Diva! (2017)
- Unidade Básica (2016) as Lua
- One for All (2015) as Eloisa
- La vita oscena (2014) as Madre di Andrea
- La vita oscena (2014) Co-Producer
- In Treatment (2013) as Mara
- The Great Beauty (2013) as Orietta
- È Stato la mafia (2013)
- The Medicine Seller (2013) as Giovanna, capo area
- To Rome with Love (2012) as Isabella
- And They Call It Summer (2012) as Anna
- Noi c'eravamo (2011) as Self
- Ken Folletts Eisfieber (2010) as Antonia 'Toni' Gallo
- Francesco Nuti… e vengo da lontano (2010) as Self
- The Ladies Get Their Say (2009) as Beatrice
- Quiet Chaos (2008) as Eleonora Simonicini
- The Seed of Discord (2008) as Monica
- A Perfect Day (2008) as Emma
- Le Premier Cri (2007) as Narrator
- Saturn in Opposition (2007) as Laura
- The Goodbye Kiss (2006) as Flora
- L'Anniversaire (2005) as Gabriella
- Amatemi (2005) as Nina
- Doppio agguato (2003) as Anna Milesi
- Police District (2000) as Giovanna Scalise
- Holy Tongue (2000) as Patrizia
- La vita cambia (2000) as Anna
- Sweet Idleness (1999) as Josephine
- Nicholas’ Gift (1998) as Alessandra
- Open Sea (1998) as Clara
- Vite in sospeso (1998) as Eugenia
- Provincia Segreta (1998) as Raffaella Granelli
- K (1997) as Emma Güter
- Escoriandoli (1996) as Tarcisia
- Hotel Paura (1996) as Lucia
- Diary of a Rapist (1995) as Lorena
- The Story of a Poor Young Man (1995) as Andreina
- Un homme à la mer (1993) as Maria
- La Malheureuse (1993)
- Nessuno mi crede (1992) as Susi
- Gangsters (1992)
- Allullo drom (1992) as Lorenza
- Oostende (1991) as Lyota
- Willy Signori e vengo da lontano (1989) as Lucia Ventura
- Appuntamento a Liverpool (1988) as Caterina Dossena
- Professione vacanze (1987) as Alice
- Il ragazzo del Pony Express (1986) as Claudia
- Who's Afraid of Dracula? (1985) as Luna
- Good King Dagobert (1984) as Chrodilde
- Chewingum (1984) as Isabella De Santi
- I'm Getting Married Tomorrow (1984) as Susy
- Taste of the Sea (1983) as Selvaggia
- Taste of the Sea 2: One Year Later (1983) as Selvaggia
- Il Ras del quartiere (1983) as Veronica Gatti
- Il Perugino
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Isabella Ferrari best known for?
Isabella Ferrari is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including You, Me & Tuscany (2026), Parthenope (2024), Trust (2024), GialappaShow (2023).
When and where was Isabella Ferrari born?
Isabella Ferrari was born on March 31, 1964 in Ponte dell'Olio, Italy.
How many credits does Isabella Ferrari have?
Isabella Ferrari has accumulated over 76 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1983 to 2026.
What is Isabella Ferrari's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Isabella Ferrari (Acting). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Word count target: 90-130 words. Name: Isabella Ferrari (stage name of Isabella Fogliazza)...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Baby (2018) as Simonetta — aged about 54
- GialappaShow (2023) — aged about 59
- In Treatment (2013) as Mara — aged about 49
- The Great Beauty (2013) as Orietta — aged about 49
- You, Me & Tuscany (2026) as Gabriella — aged about 62
- Belve (2018) — aged about 54
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