Daniela Surina

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Daniela Surina
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Daniela Surina in China is Near (1967)
Born (1942-09-20) 20 September 1942 (age 81)
OccupationActress

Daniela Surina (born 20 September 1942) is an Italian singer, actress and television personality.

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Life and career

Born in Trieste, Surina started her professional career in 1965, making her film debut in the comedy film Soldati e caporali . [1] During her career she alternated genre films and more ambitious art films. [1] For her performance in Marco Bellocchio's China is Near she was nominated to Nastro d'Argento for Best Supporting Actress and to Grolla d'oro. [2]

Partial filmography

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References

  1. 1 2 Fabio Melelli. L'Umbria nel cinema: tra demonio e santità. Gramma, 2005. ISBN   8889941022.
  2. "I candidati a St- Vincent per le "Grolle" del cinema". La Stampa . No. 133. 5 June 1968. p. 7.