Nancy Brilli

Nancy Brilli (born 10 April 1964 as Nicoletta Brilli) is an Italian film, television and stage actress.

Career
Born in Rome, of partial Ukrainian origin, Nancy Brilli was introduced in cinema by Pasquale Squitieri, making her debut in a role of note in Claretta (1984). In 1990 she won a David di Donatello for Best Supporting Actress and a Silver Ribbon in the same category for the role of Sophie in Little Misunderstandings.

Personal life
Nancy Brilli was married for two years to actor Massimo Ghini and later, again for two years, to director Luca Manfredi, son of actor and director Nino Manfredi. Previously she had a relationship with the songwriter Ivano Fossati.

In 1994 she discovered she suffered from endometriosis and underwent the removal of an ovarian cancer.

She is a niece of the racing driver Gastone Brilli-Peri.