Carla Signoris, a multifaceted talent, was born in the picturesque city of Genoa. With a career spanning multiple decades, she has established herself as a renowned actress, writer, dubber, and singer, with a passion for theatre, television, and cinema.
Her journey began at the "Teatro Stabile di Genova," where she worked under the guidance of esteemed directors such as Marco Sciaccaluga and Elio Petri. In 1984, she co-founded the Teatro dell'Archivolto, a testament to her dedication to the arts.
Signoris's impressive television resume includes appearances on RAI's Avanzi, Tunnel, Hollywood Party, La Tv delle Ragazze, and Colorado Café, among others. She has also hosted various shows, including Grande Amore, and was a cast member of La Grande Notte, Crozza Italia, and Crozza Alive.
On the big screen, Signoris has worked with some of Italy's most acclaimed directors, including Elio Petri, Gabriele Salvatores, Carlo Mazzacurati, Ferzan Ozpetek, Silvio Soldini, Leone Pompucci, Fausto Brizzi, Riccardo Milani, and Susanna Nicchiarelli.
In addition to her film and television credits, Signoris has also lent her voice to several notable projects, including Disney's Finding Nemo and Finding Dory, as well as the animated film Klaus. She has also appeared in the My Sky campaign for Sky Italia.
As a devoted philanthropist, Signoris has been a testimonial for AIRC, the Italian Association for Cancer Research, since 2015. She has also written three books published by Rizzoli: Ho sposato un deficiente, Meglio vedove che male accompagnate, and E Penelope si arrabbiò.
Throughout her illustrious career, Signoris has received numerous accolades, including a David di Donatello nomination, two Nastri d'Argento awards, the XXXIV Premio Satira Politica Forte dei Marmi, the Flaiano Prize, and, most recently, the Manfredi Prize, which was presented to her at the 65th Taormina Film Festival.
