Isabella Ragonese

Biography

Isabella Ragonese, born on 19 May 1981, is an Italian actress known for her work in film and theater. She studied acting at the Teatès School in Palermo under director Michele Perriera, where she also wrote, directed, and performed in several adaptations of his plays. In 1998, Ragonese received the first prize at the National Institute for Ancient Drama (INDA) for a short essay on Hecuba. She graduated in 2000 with a diploma in acting and made her film debut in 2006 with "Nuovomondo," directed by Emanuele Crialese. Ragonese is engaged to Samuel Umberto Romano, the lead singer of the band Subsonica.