Romana Maggiora Vergano is the future of Italian cinema. She is not only the face of Paola Cortellesi’s film but also the breakout actress of the year. Romana has strong roots and a rising talent that shines on screen. She has already worked on an international series for Amazon. She also appears in a film by Francesca Commencing about her father Luigi, alongside Fabrizio Grifonin. Another major step is her role in an American film by Alejandro Gómez Monteverdi. The film tells the story of Francesca Cabrini, played by Cristiana Dell’ Anna. It has become a huge success in the US, and Romana holds a key role.

The movie will arrive in Italy in mid-May. Romana has also earned a nomination for the David di Donatello award. This is Italy’s most respected film honor, and she is up for Best Supporting Actress. This year, she posed for her very first cover shoot. “And I’m so happy it’s for Elle,” she said with joy. On set, she trusted herself and explored new sides of her personality. This year has been full of discoveries for her, both as an actress and as a woman.

Romana Discovers Her Bold Side

Romana felt amazed during her first cover shoot. The stylist and photographer did not know her, yet they revealed sides of her she rarely shows. She looked bold, irreverent, and extravagant. She embraced the moment and felt free. One dress was covered in sequins, shiny and impossible to miss. In real life, her style is the opposite. She hides in long, loose dresses with plain colors. Romana describes herself as simple and disciplined. She admits she sometimes prefers to appear ordinary, thinking people may like her more that way. Still, hidden sides of her remain. it time, she is starting to embrace them. She hopes acting will give her the chance to explore and share those parts of herself.

Paola Gave Me Space and Light

Romana had been waiting for someone to notice her. She longed for a person to say, “I want to give you space and light because I believe in you.” That moment came with Paola. She gave Romana a huge responsibility. Her character, Marcella, is more than a role. She is a symbol. She carries deep meaning and leaves viewers thinking long after the credits roll.

A Scene That Touched Everyone

On November 25, during a protest against violence toward women, Romana saw a powerful sign. It showed her face and her on-screen mother’s face with the words: “You too, ma’.”  While filming, she had not given much weight to that line. Later, she discovered how deeply it moved the audience. In the film, Delia tells her daughter, “You still have time.” Marcella answers, “You too, ma’.” The exchange was simple yet surprising in its impact. The movie speaks about an issue that touches everyone. Even those who are not victims feel its weight. The story declares that violence against women concerns us all.

A Smile I Will Never Forget

Romana will never forget a woman in her nineties. When the lights came up and the cast walked on stage, the woman was in tears. Yet her face carried a full smile. It was not pain but deep emotion. Romana felt as if the woman was saying, “I am you.” That moment was powerful. She believes it is beautiful when people see themselves in a character. It happens to her often. The woman recognized herself in Romana. For a second, Romana saw her as a young girl. She could have been her great-grandmother. But thanks to the film, she had returned to her youth. In that smile and gaze, they were the same age. In spirit, they were the same person.

The Pressure to Fit In

Today, Romana feels women are in a better place than they were ten or twenty years ago. Social media gives them a voice, and older colleagues have already fought many battles. Still, the start of her career was not easy. She often heard comments about her weight. She had hormonal problems that caused swelling and an unbalanced body. One director even told her, “We need to work on your curves.

But you’re good. We’ll take you, even if you should lose a bit.” The comment had nothing to do with the role. It was about looks and personal taste. To Romana, it felt like he was saying, “I don’t actually like you, but you’re too good to ignore.” For a young actress, such words are crushing. She already feels insecure. Instead of building her up, they terrify her.

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