: Claudia Gerini is an Italian actress born on December 4, 1971, in Rome, Italy. She began her career in Italian television and commercials before transitioning to film, where she became one of Italy's most prolific and popular actresses. She is widely known internationally for her role in Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ (2004). Her extensive Italian filmography includes Il bagno turco, Viaggi di nozze, Viaggio sola, and Suburra. Known for her classic Italian beauty and warm, naturalistic screen presence.