Anna Galiena
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
Known For
Emily in Paris
2020
0Lo + plus
1995
Virgin Territory
2007
Jamon Jamon
1992
My Summer in Provence
2014
Moses
1996
The Pleasure Zone
1999
The Hairdresser's Husband
1990
Black Angel
2002
Il bello delle donne... alcuni anni dopo
2017
A Family Tale
2018
Still Sexy
2026
Filmography
Emily in Paris
as Antonia Muratori · 2020
Lo + plus
as Self - Guest · 1995
Virgin Territory
as The Abbess · 2007
Jamon Jamon
as La puta madre · 1992
My Summer in Provence
as Irène · 2014
Moses
as Ptira · 1996
The Pleasure Zone
as Monica (as Maria Galis) · 1999
The Hairdresser's Husband
as Mathilde · 1990
Black Angel
as Livia Mazzoni · 2002
Il bello delle donne... alcuni anni dopo
as Germana Gregoretti · 2017
A Family Tale
as Tullia Zampi · 2018
Still Sexy
as Adelaide · 2026
Like Crazy
as Luciana Brogi coniugata Morelli · 2016
L'Argent
as Baronne Sandorf · 1988
Quiet Days in Clichy
as Edith · 1990
Off Key
as Rita · 2001
Destiny Ride
as Tante Louise · 2008
Excellent Cadavers
as Francesca Morvillo · 1999
La Crociera
as Laura · 2001
Being Human
as Beatrice · 1994
Three Lives and Only One Death
as Maria Gabri - Colosso "Tania la Corse" · 1996
Nothing Underneath
as Diana · 1985
The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 1: The Moab Story
as Madame Plens · 2003
Question of Luck
as Marie · 1996
The Leading Man
as Elena Webb · 1996
La Travestie
as Solange, aka Myriam · 1988
But Forever in My Mind
as Eleonora · 1999
The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 2: Vaux to the Sea
as Madame Plens · 2004
Mario and the Magician
as Rachel Fuhrmann · 1994
Old Rascal
as Rose · 1992
The Great Pumpkin
as Cynthia Diotallevi · 1993
A Life in Suitcases: A History of Tulse Luper
as Madame Plens · 2005
Le Président Ferrare
as Marylin · 2004
Christopher Roth
as Catherine Roth · 2010
Unpredictable Nature of the River
as Louise de Saint-Agnan · 1996
Le coup du sort
· 1997
The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 3: From Sark to the Finish
as Madame Plens · 2005
Vittorio racconta Gassman: Una vita da mattatore
as Self · 2010
Fade to Black
as Aida Padovani · 2006
Sposa in rosso
as Lucrezia Madonia · 2022
Improvised Christmas
as Rosa · 2022
You Can't Save Yourself Alone
as Viola · 2015
Hotel Colonial
as Francesca · 1987
Italian Fast Food
as S&M Client · 1986
Sweets from a Stranger
as Isa · 1987
Un amore di strega
as Emma · 2009
Amore e libertà - Masaniello
as Viceregina · 2006
Eppur si muove
as Self · 1994
Stay Away from Me
as Lorenza Bra · 2013
L'estate sta finendo
as Sandra · 1987
The Venice Project
as Maria / Sophia · 1999
My Brother's Gun
as Madre · 1997
Senza pelle
as Gina Frigeni · 1994
Love in the Mirror
as Virginia · 1999
It Happens in the Best of Families
as Mamma Lina · 2024
Guido, Who Challenged the Red Brigades
as Silvia Rossa · 2007
Willy Signori e vengo da lontano
as Alessandra · 1989
CARRON - Codice d'Angelo
as Graziella Carron · 2021
Vino Santo – Es lebe die Liebe, es lebe der Wein
as Serafina Salvini · 2001
No way out - A broken love
as Caterina Della Torre · 2007
Lezioni di volo
as Pollo's mother · 2007
Un amore su misura
as Carla · 2007
Farewell Moscow
· 1987
Bibo per sempre
as Marisa · 2000
La viuda del capitán Estrada
as Luisa Estrada · 1991
Write It on the Walls
as Madre Sole · 2007
Giorni felici
as Margherita · 2023
An Almost Ordinary Summer
as Giulietta · 2019
Rodin and Michelangelo: The Song of the Statues
as Anna Galiena (voice) · 2026
Rorret
as Barbara Liegi · 1988
Guardians of the Clouds
as Donna Maddalena · 2004
L'Atlantide
as Amira · 1992
Dirty Vivancos III
as Amanda · 2002
Doppio Segreto
as Caterina/Maria Manara · 1999
The Do-Gooders
as Laura · 2005
La scuola
as prof.ssa Majello · 1995
Decent People
as La mère de Manon · 2020
La Tête haute
as Marthe · 2005
Despite the Fog
as Laura · 2019
Les femmes et les enfants d'abord
as Rose · 1994
Mejor que nunca
as Clotilde · 2009
Ultimatum
as Rachel · 2009
Down There in the Jungle
as Gloria · 1988
Puro cashmere
as Marika · 1986
Sleeping Around
as Sara · 2008
Happiness
as Floriana Mazzoni · 2023
Across the border
as Agnese · 2004
The Last Writer
as Fanny · 1993
3
as Baronessa Chiara del Serchio · 1996
Casa & Bottega
as Teresa · 2013
La Fée Carabine
as Julie · 1988
Beatrice
as Beatrice · 2019