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Stefania Spampinato
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| Born | 17 July 1982 Catania, Sicily, Italy
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| Occupation | Actress, dancer, model |
| Years active | 2002–present |
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Tony Testa
(m. 2015; div. 2020) |
Stefania Spampinato (born July 17, 1982) is an Italian actress, dancer, and model. She is best known for her role as Dr. Carina DeLuca in the popular TV shows Grey's Anatomy and its spin-off, Station 19.
Early Life and Career
Stefania Spampinato was born in Catania, a city in Sicily, Italy. She discovered her love for dance at a very young age and started taking lessons when she was only six years old. After finishing high school with excellent grades, she moved to Milan. In Milan, she studied dance, acting, and singing at the Academy of Arts.
In 2006, Spampinato moved to London. Her talent as a dancer gave her the chance to perform in shows all over the world. Five years later, in 2011, she moved to Los Angeles to focus more on her acting studies.
Rise to Fame
Spampinato began her acting career with roles in TV shows like Glee and Satisfaction. Her big break came in 2017 when she joined the cast of the famous medical drama Grey's Anatomy. She played Dr. Carina DeLuca, an Italian doctor specializing in women's health. Her character was the sister of another doctor on the show, Dr. Andrew DeLuca.
From 2020 to 2024, she continued to play Dr. DeLuca in Station 19. This show is a spin-off of Grey's Anatomy, which means it's a new show that features characters from the original series.
In 2019, Spampinato also starred in the Italian comedy movie The Most Beautiful Day in the World, directed by Alessandro Siani.
Personal Life
In 2015, Spampinato married choreographer Tony Testa. They divorced in 2020.
Notable Roles
Here are some of the well-known movies and TV shows Stefania Spampinato has been in:
Television
- Glee (2014) - She appeared as a dancer in one episode.
- Satisfaction (2015) - She played the role of Paola in two episodes.
- Grey's Anatomy (2017–2024) - She played the recurring role of Dr. Carina DeLuca-Bishop for 44 episodes.
- Station 19 (2020–2024) - She was a main character, playing Dr. Carina DeLuca-Bishop for 64 episodes.
Film
- The Good, the Bad, and the Dead (2015) - She played Sarah Barns.
- Ford v Ferrari (2019) - She had a role as an English translator for the Ferrari team.
- The Most Beautiful Day in the World (2019) - She co-starred as Flavia Mainardi.
- Spies in Disguise (2019) - She provided her voice for a character in this animated movie.
See also
In Spanish: Stefania Spampinato para niños
