Floriana Panella, also known by her stage names Roberta Gemma and Roberta Missoni, is a renowned Italian actress who has made a significant impact in the adult entertainment and horror movie industries.
Initially, Panella started her career as a cleaner in a Rome-based company. However, her artistic side soon took over, and she began sending some of her photographs to a specialized web portal in 2003. Her images gained immense popularity, and she started performing in various strip shows in Rome and other parts of Italy.
In 2005, Panella made her debut in the adult entertainment industry, starring in two films for the production company CentoxCento. Her breakthrough role came in 2006 when she starred in Francesco Fanelli's "The Order," which earned her the Best International Newcomer award at the Eroticline Awards. She adopted the pseudonym Roberta Missoni but later had to change it to Roberta Gemma after an Italian haute couture firm filed a complaint.
Panella continued to gain international recognition, starring in Italian giallo films such as "House of Flesh Mannequins" (2009) and collaborating on smaller horror films like "Bloody Sin" (2011),"Hyde's Secret Nightmare" (2011),"Q smette di ricordare" (2013),and "The Transparent Woman" (2015). Her most recent roles include "A Taste of Phobia" (2018).
Throughout her career, Panella has won numerous Eroticline Awards, participated in various erotic shows, television programs, music videos, and festivals, and has worked in over 60 films. In 2021, she announced her retirement from the adult entertainment industry, leaving behind a legacy in the world of horror movies and adult entertainment.
