Piera Degli Esposti was an Italian actress and writer known for her roles in films such as Il Divo (2008), My Mother’s Smile (2002), and Giulia Doesn’t Date at Night (2009). She was born on March 12, 1938, in Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy and passed away on August 14, 2021, in Rome, Lazio, Italy.
Personal and Family Life
Piera grew up in Bologna, where she developed an early interest in the performing arts. She pursued a career in acting and became well-respected in Italian cinema and theater. Piera’s family life was kept mostly private, but her passion for storytelling and performance was a significant part of her identity.
Death and Legacy
Piera Degli Esposti died on August 14, 2021, due to heart failure. Her contributions to cinema and theatre have left a lasting impact on Italian culture. Many remember her for her powerful performances and the memorable characters she portrayed throughout her career.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| La sconosciuta | 2006-10-09 | Gina |
| Il Divo | 2008-05-28 | Signora Enea |
| Giulia non esce la sera | 2009-02-27 | Attilia |
| Genitori & figli:) – Agitare bene prima dell’uso | 2010-02-26 | Lea |
| Il compleanno | 2009-09-08 | Giuliana |
| Metalmeccanico e parrucchiera in un turbine di sesso e di politica | 1996-10-10 | Palmina |
| L’ora di religione – Il sorriso di mia madre | 2002-04-19 | Zia Maria |
| I baci mai dati | 2011-04-29 | Viola |
| Il vestito da sposa | 2003-01-01 | Giselda |
| Don Bosco | 1988-01-31 | La madre di Lina |
| Principessa | 2009-05-08 | Elena |
| Leoni | 2015-02-05 | Mara |
| Cloro | 2015-01-24 | Preside |
| Benvenuto Presidente! | 2013-03-21 | Janis’ Mother |
| Lettere dalla Sicilia | 2006-02-23 | Lady Augusta Warwick |
| 4-4-2 – Il gioco più bello del mondo | 2006-05-18 | Miranda (segment “La donna del Mister”) |
| Orecchie | 2016-09-01 | Direttrice del giornale |
| I delitti del BarLume – Aria di mare | 2017-01-09 | Piera |
| Tre donne morali | 2006-10-21 |