Fiorenza Marchegiani, an Italian actress known for her role alongside Massimo Troisi in the 1981 film Ricomincio da Tre, has died at the age of 73. She passed away on August 11 in Albano Laziale, according to reports. Born in 1953 in Osimo, a town in the province of Ancona, Marchegiani began her career in theater before making her cinematic debut with Troisi’s film. In Ricomincio da Tre, she played Marta, the girlfriend of the protagonist, Gaetano, portrayed by Troisi. The film marked her breakthrough into the world of cinema and established her as a rising star in Italian entertainment. Marchegiani was trained at the Accademia d’Arte Drammatica in Rome and made her stage debut at the Teatro Stabile di Genova. Her early theatrical performances included roles in La Foresta by Ostrovskij and I Due Gemelli Veneziani by Goldoni, directed by Luigi Squarzina. These experiences laid the foundation for a career that would span both stage and screen. After her cinematic debut, she continued to work in film while maintaining a presence in television, appearing in successful series such as Incantesimo, Elisa di Rivombrosa, and Vivere. In Elisa di Rivombrosa, she played the Baroness Cristinella di Conegliano, a role that became one of her most recognized television performances. Her filmography includes appearances in several notable productions. She worked with Christian De Sica in the 2006 comedy Natale a New York, playing the wife of his character. Other film credits include Delitti, Amore e Gelosia (1982), Scusa Se è Poco (1982), and Notturno (1983). Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, she balanced her time between television and cinema, appearing in films such as Adua (1981), La Biondina (1982), and Portagli i miei Saluti (1993). She also performed in stage productions, including Metti Una Sera a Cena with Michele Placido and Fabrizio Bentivoglio, and later appeared in Fiori d’Acciaio (1997–1998), a play directed by Teodoro Cassano. In the late 1990s, Marchegiani shifted more of her focus toward television, taking on leading roles in popular soap operas and series. She starred in Vivere as Letizia Visconti Gherardi and appeared in Incantesimo 5 as Giancarla Morante. Her performance in Elisa di Rivombrosa further solidified her status as a respected figure in Italian television. She also had recurring roles in series such as Distretto di Polizia and Un Amore e Una Vendetta, and participated in Le Tre Rose di Eva from 2012 to 2015, portraying Livia Monforte. Beyond her professional achievements, Marchegiani maintained a deep connection to her roots. She was honored by the city of Osimo in 2005 with a civic commendation, recognizing her contributions to culture and the arts. The mayor of Osimo, Michela Glorio, paid tribute to her on social media, expressing gratitude for her dedication to Italian cinema and her commitment to preserving her origins. Similarly, Ezio Capitani, the mayor of Offagna, another town in the province of Ancona, shared personal memories of their shared history, recalling how they were classmates and how Marchegiani often spoke of her childhood in Offagna, where her family once lived. Marchegiani retired from public life some years ago and was the mother of Filippo Maria Scardina, a former football player who played for AS Roma. Her legacy continues through her body of work and the impact she had on Italian theater and television. Her death marks the end of an era for many fans and colleagues who remember her as a talented performer whose career spanned decades and touched multiple generations of audiences.
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