Italian actress and singer Serena Rossi was awarded the prestigious Campari Passion for Film Award on September 10, 2026, during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival. The accolade was presented at the Palazzo del Cinema on the Lido di Venezia immediately preceding the out-of-competition screening of Mario Martone's drama Trick, in which Rossi plays a central role. The award recognizes creative contributors who bring exceptional passion, artistic collaboration, and distinct vision to contemporary filmmaking.
Born in Naples, Rossi first gained widespread television fame portraying Carmen Catalano in the long-running Rai 3 drama Un posto al sole. Her performance established her as a beloved screen figure across Italy and laid the foundation for a versatile career across television series, feature films, theatrical productions, and voice acting. Over the subsequent two decades, she expanded her creative range by leading diverse film projects and high-profile broadcast productions.
Rossi achieved major critical acclaim and national recognition for her performance in the 2019 biographical film Io sono Mia, in which she portrayed legendary Italian singer Mia Martini. Her soulful performance earned her a Nastro d'Argento award, solidifying her position as one of Italy's most talented dramatic leads. Beyond her live-action credits, Rossi is widely recognized for voicing Anna in the Italian-dubbed editions of Disney's hit Frozen franchise.
Her recent film filmography includes starring in Stefano Mordini's thriller You Came Back, the Manetti Bros musical comedy Love and Bullets, and Cristina Comencini's acclaimed historical drama The Children's Train, which debuted on Netflix. Her inclusion in Mario Martone's Trick continues a long-standing creative alliance with top-tier Italian directors and showcases her ability to balance theatrical depth with broad commercial appeal.
Accepting the Campari Passion for Film Award in Venice highlights Rossi's continuing contribution to European cinema. As festival audiences and international critics gather on the Lido, the honor underscores her status as a prominent figure in contemporary Italian culture and marks another significant milestone in her expanding artistic career.
