Rosaria Tafuri was an American actress who is best known for her roles in “Three Brothers,” “Bebawi: Il delitto di via Lazio,” and “City of Women.”
Personal and Family Life
Born in 1957, Rosaria Tafuri had a promising career in acting that was tragically cut short by a serious car accident in 1986. The injuries she sustained in this accident affected her health for the rest of her life, ultimately ending her acting career. She is remembered fondly for her contributions to film and television.
Death and Legacy
Rosaria Tafuri passed away on April 9, 2024, in Italy due to natural causes. Her passing was met with sorrow, and in honor of her legacy, the mayor of Catanzaro proposed a special screening of her film “Bebawi: Il delitto di via Lazio” during the Magna Graecia Film Festival to celebrate her life and work.
Filmography
| Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|
| A.D. | Priestess of Astarte (as Sara Tafuri) | 1985 |
| In silenzio | Pasquina (as Sara Tafuri) | 1985 |
| Bebawi: Il delitto di via Lazio | (as Sara Tafuri) | 1983 |
| Three Brothers | Rosaria (as Sara Tafuri) | 1981 |
| La casa rossa | Maria (as Sara Tafuri) | 1981 |
| City of Women | Dancing Girl | 1980 |
| A torto e a ragione | Fotografa (as Sara Tafuri) | 1979 |