Naples. Maria Rosaria Omaggio, actress, writer, and icon of Italian cinema and theater, passed away today at the age of 67.
Born in Naples but long resident in Rome, Omaggio has marked the artistic scene with her strong personality and versatile talent.
A career full of successes
His career boasts over 50 plays, 29 films and 18 television dramas. His debut on the big screen dates back to 1976 with “Roma a mano armata” by Umberto Lenzi.
Among her most iconic roles is that of Oriana Fallaci in Andrzej Wajda's "Walesa – Man of Hope," for which she received an award at Venice. The general public also remembers her for her participation in "Canzonissima" on Rai.
Beyond Acting
In addition to acting, Omaggio has distinguished herself as a writer, a United Nations Children's Goodwill Ambassador, and an instructor of taiji quan, a Chinese martial art. She has had one marriage and three significant relationships, but has never had children.
A woman outside the box
Maria Rosaria Omaggio was a woman outside the box, who knew how to conquer the public with her beauty, her intelligence and her irony. She faced life with courage and determination, leaving an indelible mark in the world of entertainment and beyond.
His passing leaves an unfillable void in the Italian artistic panorama.
Let's remember some of his most famous works:
Films: Rome by Armed Forces (1976), Mimì Blümchen (1977), The Man from Suez (1983), The Roman (1988), Mediterranean (1991), I'm Not Afraid (2004), To Rome with Love (2012), Walesa – Man of Hope (2013)
TV Series: Inspector Montalbano (1999-2003), The Octopus (1984), A Family Doctor (2000-2006), The Secret of Water (2011)
Theater: Hedda Gabler (1983), The Taming of the Shrew (1987), A Streetcar Named Desire (1996), Phaedra (2004), Venus and Adonis (2017)
