Scene from Paprika (1991)

First Appearances:

• The Repenter (1985) as

Most Important Roles:

• Paprika (1991) as Donna Olimpia
• The Repenter (1985) as
• All Ladies Do It (1992) as Notaio
• Love & Passion (1987) as
• Dirty Love 2: The Love Games (1989) as Domestica
• I Won the New Year's Lottery (1989) as Signora Boschini
• Il giorno del giudizio (1994) as Marta Spallino
• Sweets from a Stranger (1987) as
• Transgression (1987) as
• Snack Bar Budapest (1988) as Spettatrice Cinema Porno

Career Highlights:

• Paprika (1991)
• The Repenter (1985)
• All Ladies Do It (1992)
• Love & Passion (1987)
• Dirty Love 2: The Love Games (1989)
• I Won the New Year's Lottery (1989)
• Il giorno del giudizio (1994)
• Sweets from a Stranger (1987)
• Transgression (1987)
• Snack Bar Budapest (1988)

Luciana Cirenei, known for her role as Paprika in the 1991 film 'Paprika', was an Italian actress. The movie depicts Paprika's journey from an inexperienced country girl named Mimma to a successful prostitute in Rome during the late 1950s. Despite her prosperous career and sexual liberation, Paprika's search for true love remains unfulfilled.

First Appearances:

• Stolen Kisses (1968) as Madame Colin (uncredited)

Most Important Roles:

• A Spiral of Mist (1977) as Lavinia, the nurse
• Sfiorarsi (2006) as Odette
• A Woman at Her Window (1976) as Avghi
• Eyeball (1975) as Paulette Stone
• Late Summer Mazurka (1978) as Giovanna
• Paprika (1991) as Madame Collette
• Murder Obsession (1981) as Shirley
• The Violent Professionals (1973) as Maria
• The Nun and the Devil (1973) as Chiara
• Armiamoci e partite! (1971) as Lilì

Career Highlights:

• A Spiral of Mist (1977)
• Sfiorarsi (2006)
• A Woman at Her Window (1976)
• Eyeball (1975)
• Late Summer Mazurka (1978)
• Paprika (1991)
• Murder Obsession (1981)
• The Violent Professionals (1973)
• The Nun and the Devil (1973)
• Armiamoci e partite! (1971)

Martine Brochard, born in Paris in 1944, debuted in French cinema with a minor role in François Truffaut's 'Baisers volés' (1968). She moved to Italy in 1970 and became known for her work in Italian genre films, TV series, and theater. Brochard has also written two collections of children's stories. In 2003, she was diagnosed with leukemia but recovered.

First Appearances:

• The Night of the Sharks (1988) as Juanita

Most Important Roles:

• Fatal Frames (1996) as Tamara
• The Night of the Sharks (1988) as Juanita
• Crimes and Perfumes (1988) as Mariri
• Bonus Malus (1993) as Segretaria di Gambacciani
• Flaminia (2024) as Jacqueline
• Io e il re (1995) as
• La più bella del reame (1989) as
• Vorrei averti qui (2010) as Madre di Samy
• Fatalità (1991) as Anna Santoro/Iannotti
• Gli Squallor (2012) as Self

Career Highlights:

• Fatal Frames (1996)
• The Night of the Sharks (1988)
• Crimes and Perfumes (1988)
• Bonus Malus (1993)
• Flaminia (2024)
• Io e il re (1995)
• La più bella del reame (1989)
• Vorrei averti qui (2010)
• Fatalità (1991)
• Gli Squallor (2012)

Nina Soldano, born Mimma, was a prostitute in Rome during the late 1950s and early 1960s. She adopted the name 'Paprika' while working to raise funds for her boyfriend. Despite her success in her profession, she sought true love beyond her experiences.

First Appearances:

• La ragazza del metrò (1989) as

Most Important Roles:

• La ragazza del metrò (1989) as
• Paprika (1991) as Gina

Career Highlights:

• La ragazza del metrò (1989)
• Paprika (1991)

Rossana Gavinel starred as Paprika in the 1991 film 'Paprika'. Born in Italy during the 1950s, Gavinel's character, Mimma, reluctantly enters prostitution to support her boyfriend. As Paprika, she navigates various brothels in Rome, finding success but ultimately seeking genuine love.

Alternate Names: Marisa Parra, Valentin Demi, Valentina Demi, Valentina Demi, Marisa Parra, Valentine Demi, Valentine Demì, Valentin Demi, Valentine Demi, Valentine Demì

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First Appearances:

• Badassery (2020) as Director

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Career Highlights: N/A