Rosalia Porcaro

Rosalia Porcaro (born 27 January 1966) is an Italian actress, comedian, and cabaret performer. She is known for her stage and television work, as well as her comic characters such as Veronica, Natasha, Creolina, and Assundham.

Early life Porcaro was born in Casoria, near Naples, on 27 January 1966. She studied acting and joined theatre companies led by Antonio Casagrande, Rino Marcelli, and Renato Carpentieri.

Career Porcaro made her stage debut in 1985 at the Teatro Bellini in Naples, substituting for an actress in a play based on Eduardo Scarpetta’s comedies.

In 2025 she returned to television in the third season of the Rai 1 series Mina Settembre.

Style and characters Porcaro is noted for her comic portrayals of everyday women, often exaggerating stereotypes to highlight social issues. Her characters include: Veronica – a young woman navigating modern relationships. Natasha – a parody of Eastern European immigrants in Italy. Creolina – a satirical take on Neapolitan working-class women. Assundham – a humorous character reflecting cultural misunderstandings.

Selected filmography

Film The Seed of Discord (2008) – as Nunzia Fuga di cervelli (2013) – supporting role Guess Who's Coming for Christmas? (2013) – as Nunzia The Rich, the Pauper and the Butler (2014) – as Nunzia Love and Bullets (2017) – as Signora di Torre Annunziata Addio fottuti musi verdi (2017) – as Madre di Ciro Hotspot – Amore senza rete (2024) – as Eleonora Dobbiamo stare vicini (2024) – supporting role

Television Sabato, domenica e lunedì (2012, TV movie) – as Elena Zelig (2000s, variety show) – recurring comedian Mina Settembre (2025, Rai 1, season 3) – as Rosaria

Theatre Debut at Teatro Bellini (Naples, 1985) in a play by Eduardo Scarpetta Contemporary productions at Teatro Trianon Viviani (Naples, 2025)