Young local girl who befriends French poet Alphonse, falls in love, becomes engaged to her cousin Cecco, runs away to reunite with Alphonse, waits for his return, falls ill, writes a farewell letter, and dies of a broken heart.
Carmela is a strong and beautiful young woman who loves Antonio but faces opposition from her father and severe financial obstacles to marriage. Her jealousy exposes Antonio's secret political activity and later costs him another job, yet she ultimately returns with him and agrees to marry despite the difficulties.
Maria Scalia warmly welcomes Rambo when he returns to Milan and is closely connected to Pino Scalia and Luigino Scalia. After Pino’s death, Rambo gives Maria money and tells her that Pino died trying to catch criminals, presenting him as a brave and capable man.
An American tourist visiting Rome who forms a flirtatious bond with Gino. Upon realizing the deception, she teams up with the betrayed Italian girlfriends and fellow tourist Mary to exact playful revenge. She ultimately finds romance with the shy Nino.
Federici's widow, whom Commissioner La Manna tries to persuade to testify against Don Scalise. She agrees to testify only after Scalise's hitmen kill her grandson as a warning, making her testimony a crucial step in the case against the mafioso.
Fearful Wife is the married woman at the center of the opening episode. While her husband is away, she receives a man and insists that she has not betrayed her marriage, yet admits doing what was necessary because she loves the visitor and wants to save his life.
A named peripheral character appearing briefly in one of the anthology's intimate episodes.
Carolina secretly arranges an opportunity for Salvatore through a letter promising an advance, and later explains that the money was intended to help a poor girl. Her actions contribute to the schemes surrounding his career and strain their relationship. After Salvatore returns to Naples, they recognize their mistake in risking their bond and reconcile.
The captain general of the Amazon warriors who secretly opposes the Black Queen's cruelty. Her rebellious sympathies are overheard by Ghebel Gor, leading to her execution by the queen, which further fuels the resistance.
Caterina is a maid employed by a middle-aged lady who reprimands her for supposedly telling lies. During her afternoon off, she helps an old woman cross the street, waits unsuccessfully for her boyfriend, quarrels in a public garden, and ends up at the police station before inventing a cinema story that her employer accepts.
Melissa takes control of the Demulus kingdom after Queen Etel is killed by a slave and intends to rule. During her coronation, Telca is imprisoned and threatened with sacrifice. As the stronghold is overwhelmed by lava, Melissa escapes the immediate destruction, claims the throne is hers, and says her amulet will protect her while demanding to know where Telca is.
Maria Fiore has 39 screen credits in a career dating back to 1952. Their work is anchored in the Zibaldone - Collezione universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Love Angels, Here comes the gang, Graziella. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
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