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My Take
Maya Sansa intrigues me because she belongs to that lineage of Italian actresses who can carry an entire scene with stillness rather than spectacle. A David di Donatello on the resume is no small thing; it marks her as the real article within Italy's serious film culture rather than a star manufactured for export. Working across both cinema and the stage, born in Rome in 1975, she strikes me as the sort of performer whose power lives in a glance or a silence. I'd happily seek out one of her lead roles, expecting restraint that lands harder than any outburst.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Maya Sansa
- Name (Japanese)
- マヤ・サンサ
- Reading
- まや・さんさ
- Born
- September 25, 1975 (age 50)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Rabbit
- Origin
- Rome, Province of Rome, Italy
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / stage actor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- David di Donatello
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Maya Sansa born?
Born September 25, 1975 (age 50).
Where is Maya Sansa from?
Maya Sansa is from Rome, Province of Rome, Italy.
What does Maya Sansa do?
Maya Sansa works as actor, film actor, stage actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.