Mariella Spagnolo

Mariella Spagnolo is a New York-based actress. As a child, she enjoyed writing short comedy skits with her fraternal twin sister. She began performing in the school plays and talent shows and continued her love for acting in college. She is first generation Italian-American and very proud of her Calabrese heritage. Returning to the industry after a 20 year hiatus has been a worthwhile journey thus far. She has been cast in lead and supporting roles in various short and feature films, portraying an array of character types from dramatic to comedic. Mariella has lived abroad in Latin American and also speaks a few languages. She holds an MBA and Post MBA degree and continues to educate herself and acquire new skills. She leans on her cultural and international experiences to create and perform. She identifies herself as an Actress, but is also a College Professor and a Consultant. In her spare time, she enjoys creative writing, studying languages, cooking, playing golf, chess, Bhangra and making wine with her father.