Scene from Ferdinando e Carolina (1999)

First Appearances:

• Fireworks (1997) as Ragazza ristorante

Most Important Roles:

• L'amore è eterno finché dura (2004) as Stella Vicentini
• The 13 Roses (2007) as Adelina
• Milan – Palermo: The Return (2007) as Elda Fiore
• Heaven Can Wait (2011) as Leonessa Berbera (voce)
• Ferdinando and Carolina (1999) as Maria Carolina
• Starting Tomorrow I'll Get Up Late (2023) as
• Just Married (2009) as Sabrina Monti
• Una commedia pericolosa (2023) as Rita
• L'uomo perfetto (2005) as Maria
• Ex 2: Still Friends (2011) as Valentina

Career Highlights:

• L'amore è eterno finché dura (2004)
• The 13 Roses (2007)
• Milan – Palermo: The Return (2007)
• Heaven Can Wait (2011)
• Ferdinando and Carolina (1999)
• Starting Tomorrow I'll Get Up Late (2023)
• Just Married (2009)
• Una commedia pericolosa (2023)
• L'uomo perfetto (2005)
• Ex 2: Still Friends (2011)

"Remarkably, Gabriella Pession, the Italian actress known for her work in both film and television, was born in Daytona Beach, Florida. At the age of six, she moved to Italy with her family, where she has since cultivated a notable career in her adoptive country. Those residing in the United States might recognize her as Cinzia from the American series Wilfred (2011) or Eva Vittoria in Crossing Lines (2013-2014). Her breakthrough role on the silver screen was Maria Carolina d’Asburgo in Ferdinando and Carolina (1999), a performance that included several revealing scenes, leaving an indelible mark on audiences. Throughout her career, Pession has taken on various roles in feature films such as Maria in L’uomo perfetto (2005), Adelina in Las 13 rosas (2007), Isabella d’Este in Leonardo Da Vinci: The Genius in Milan (2016), and Anna in L’amore rubato (2016). Her notable television roles include Elisabetta Deodato in Orgoglio (2004-2006), Margherita Passanti in Il capitano (2005-2007), Vittoria Mari in Capri (2006-2008), Rossella Andrei in Rossella (2011-2013), Anna Mayer in The Red Door (2017-2019), and Dr. Gabriella Aurora in Station 19 (2021). Additionally, Pession has appeared in several television movies, including Amiche davvero!! (1998), Ferrari (2003), Il grande Torino (2005), Graffio di tigre (2007), and Dove la trovi una come me? (2011), showcasing her versatility across different platforms."

Alternate Names: Anna Lola Pagnani, Anna Pagnani, Lola Stravos

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• The Comics 2 (1991) as Lola

Most Important Roles:

• La bomba (1999) as Daisy
• The Dust of Naples (1998) as Rosita
• The Nymph (1996) as Lucia
• Postcards from Rome (2008) as
• Pasolini (2014) as Woman at Market
• The Comics 2 (1991) as Lola
• Ferdinando and Carolina (1999) as Sara Goudar
• Il pranzo della domenica (2003) as Moracciona
• People of Rome (2003) as Ernesta
• Giovani e belli (1996) as Ballerina

Career Highlights:

• La bomba (1999)
• The Dust of Naples (1998)
• The Nymph (1996)
• Postcards from Rome (2008)
• Pasolini (2014)
• The Comics 2 (1991)
• Ferdinando and Carolina (1999)
• Il pranzo della domenica (2003)
• People of Rome (2003)
• Giovani e belli (1996)

Lola Pagnani, born in Milan, Italy, gained fame for her role as Maria Carolina of Austria in the movie 'Ferdinando e Carolina' (1999). The film depicts King Ferdinando I of Naples's attempt to escape his past through memories of his youth and his unexpected love for Maria Carolina, with whom he was married for political reasons.