Biography

Cinzia Roccaforte is an Italian actress and producer who has worked in film and television since the 1990s. She hails from Perugia, Umbria, and was raised in Bastia Umbra. Her early recognition came in 1990 when she won the Miss Teenager beauty contest, reserved for underage girls. Roccaforte launched her acting career in the mid-1990s, establishing herself in Italian cinema with notable early works. She gained recognition for her performances in "The Hyena" (1997) and "Soft Air" (1997), which helped establish her presence in the industry. Her filmography spans multiple decades and includes diverse projects such as "P.O. Box Tinto Brass," "Keys in Hand," and "Looking for Clarissa" (2013). Beyond acting, she has also worked as a producer, demonstrating her versatility within the entertainment industry. Her work includes collaborations on various Italian and international productions, including "Felicity" and "FutureStates," showcasing her ability to work across different genres and formats. Roccaforte represents a generation of Italian actresses who transitioned from beauty pageant recognition to sustained careers in film and television. Her multi-decade presence in the industry reflects her adaptability and commitment to her craft within the evolving landscape of Italian cinema.
- IMDb mini biography by: Angel

Raised in Bastia Umbra, in 1990 she won the Miss Teenager beauty contest, reserved for underage girls. After finishing high school, she enrolled in the "Scaletta" acting school in Rome. Shortly thereafter she was cast in her first leading role in the 1995 film Fermo Posta Tinto Brass.

After her experience with Tinto Brass, Cinzia played the role of Ubalda in Mariano Laurenti's 1996 remake of Chiavi in mano and was the protagonist of the film La iena by Joe D'Amato. She later moved to Los Angeles, where she continued to study acting by enrolling at the Lee Strasberg Theater and Film Institute and earned a bachelor's degree at the University of California at Los Angeles.