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Nicoletta Romanoff Reflects on Grief and Faith in Debut Memoir

The Italian actress-turned-author opens up about her brother's suicide, her father's death, and her spiritual journey in her new book, 'Come il tralcio alla vite.'

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Overview

  • Nicoletta Romanoff publicly addresses her brother Enzo Manfredi's 1997 suicide for the first time, describing it as a loss that forever changed her life.
  • Her debut memoir, 'Come il tralcio alla vite,' released by Rizzoli, explores her personal tragedies and the role of faith in her healing process.
  • Romanoff recounts her acting breakthrough in Gabriele Muccino's 'Ricordati di me,' where she was cast after a secret audition in Paris among 600 candidates.
  • She reflects on her father's death in July 2024, which reopened old wounds and tested her spiritual resilience.
  • A descendant of Russian royalty, Romanoff credits her heritage and upbringing for shaping her identity and connection to spirituality.