Denise Capezza is a talented Italian actress born in Naples, who embarked on a journey of academic studies throughout her childhood and early teenage years, ultimately graduating in ballet. With a lifelong passion for theatre and cinema, she decided to pursue acting, initially studying in Naples before relocating to Rome.
In 2012, she landed the lead role in the Turkish TV series Uçurum, which led her to Istanbul, where she had to rapidly learn Turkish. Following two successful seasons, she participated in various projects for the Turkish market, fostering personal and professional growth.
Inspired by her experiences abroad, Denise returned to Italy in 2015, determined to establish a career in her homeland. Shortly after, she was cast by director Stefano Sollima to play Marinella in Gomorrah (2014). She subsequently appeared in a range of TV, film, and theatre projects, including the TV series Baby (2018),the theatre play "After The End" by Dennis Kelly, and the social film Un mondo in più (2021).
In 2022, Denise played Giuseppina in the TV series Bang Bang Baby and starred in Crimes of the Future (2022),directed by David Cronenberg and premiered at the 75th Cannes Film Festival. She also played the role of the lawyer Alessandra Persiano in Vincenzo Malinconico, avvocato d'insuccesso (2022),a TV series based on the best-selling books by Diego De Silva, and is involved in the filming of Unwanted (2023),directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel.
Between 2023 and 2024, Denise worked on multiple projects, including Holy Shoes (2023),Sul più bello - La serie (2024),the Netflix TV series Deceitful Love (2024),and the new Disney+ fantasy TV series Uonderbois (2024). She is also among the leads of Diva Futura (2024),which premiered at the 81st Venice Film Festival, playing the role of Moana Pozzi.
