Born in Rome, the sister of actor
Maurizio Arena, she debuted in a main role in 1970, playing
Alberto Sordi's wife in a segment of the anthology film
Man and Wife. In 1976, she reprised the role in a segment of the Sordi's comedy film
A Common Sense of Modesty. Active for about twenty-five years, her works include films by
Ettore Scola,
Vittorio Gassman,
Mauro Bolognini,
Luigi Zampa and
Carlo Vanzina. == Selected filmography ==