Simona Tabasco, born on April 5, 1994, in Naples, Italy, is a dynamic Italian actress who has captivated audiences worldwide with her talent and charisma.
Raised in the vibrant city of Naples, Tabasco grew up in a creative household, the daughter of an advertising graphic designer and an office worker.
She has emerged as one of Italy’s most promising talents, blending a rich cultural heritage with a modern, international appeal.
Now based in Rome, Tabasco remains grounded despite her rising fame, keeping her personal life private while sharing glimpses of her journey through social media.
Siblings
Simona shares a close bond with her twin brother, Marco Tabasco, who was born alongside her in Naples.
Marco has also dipped his toes into the entertainment world as an actor and model, though he prefers a lower profile compared to his sister.
He occasionally posts about his interests, including music—he plays the guitar—and family moments, though he keeps details about his own career sparse.
Career
Simona’s acting career began in earnest in 2013 when, as a teenager, she shot two short films for the Giffoni Film Festival, igniting her passion for the craft.
She pursued formal training at the Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia in Rome, but her studies were cut short due to filming commitments for the Italian teen drama Fuoriclasse.
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Debuting in its second season in 2014 as Aida Merlissi, a Muslim girl, she quickly made an impression.
That same year, she landed her first major film role as Tea Perez in the neo-noir Perez., a critically acclaimed performance that marked her arrival on the cinematic stage.
Tabasco’s versatility shone through in subsequent years with roles in Italian hits like I Babysitter (2016), I Bastardi di Pizzofalcone (2017), and the medical drama Doc – Nelle tue mani (2020–present), where she plays Dr. Elisa Russo.
Her international breakthrough came in 2022 with HBO’s The White Lotus Season 2, portraying Lucia Greco, a Sicilian sex worker whose infectious energy and nuanced performance earned her global recognition.
Critics lauded her as the “lifeblood” of the season, cementing her status as a breakout star.
In 2024, she added to her repertoire with a role opposite Sydney Sweeney in the psychological horror film Immaculate, further showcasing her range.
Accolades
Simona’s debut film role in Perez. earned her the Guglielmo Biraghi Award in 2015 from the Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists, a prestigious honor for emerging actors.
Her star turn in The White Lotus brought even greater acclaim: alongside the ensemble cast, she won a Screen Actors Guild Award in 2023 for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series.
That same year, she received a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, a testament to her impactful performance as Lucia Greco.
In March 2023, Forbes included her in its 30 Under 30 Europe list, celebrating her influence as one of the continent’s most promising young talents.
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