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Cele Abba, 85, Italian actress.
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|Cele Abba (25 May 1906 – 1 January 1992) was an Italian actress and the sister of actress Marta Abba.
Biography
Her career experienced some reflected light, conditioned by the great popularity obtained by her older sister, Marta, muse of Luigi Pirandello. The second daughter of the merchant Pompeo Abba and Giuseppina Trabucchi, she made her debut on the theatre stage next to her sister who wanted her by her side for the 1927–1928 season in the Pirandelliana Company directed by Pirandello himself.
In 1929–1930 she is a member of the Compagnia Teatrale Za-Bum, run by Mario Mattoli and in 1930–1931, she performed with Renzo Ricci, Irma Gramatica and Luigi Carini.
In the summer of 1931, she performed in the theatrical staging of Campo di Maggio, written and directed by Giovacchino Forzano. In the 1932–1933 season she acted with Ruggero Ruggeri and then in the summer of 1933, she was Ippolita in the cast of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream directed by Max Reinhardt with Carlo Lombardi, Giovanni Cimara, Nerio Bernardi, Rina Morelli, Sarah Ferrati, Cesare Bettarini, Armando Migliari, Ruggero Lupi, Luigi Almirante, Giuseppe Pierozzi, Memo Benassi, Evi Maltagliati and Eva Magni. The performances were held at the Boboli Gardens in Florence.
In the 1933–1934 season she played leading actress roles in Aristide Baghetti's company.
She lived for several years in Sanremo, until 1960, when she returned to settle permanently in her hometown of Milan.
Selected filmography
- The Haller Case (1933)
- Passaporto rosso (1935)
Legacy
Cele Abba was portrayed in the 2024 biopic about Luigi Pirandello, Eternal Visionary, by Anna Gargano.
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- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cele_Abba
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- Sep 26, 2026
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
Questions drawn from Cele Abba's archived record and the sources above.
1.On what date was the Italian actress Cele Abba born?
- A.25 May 1906correct
- B.20 August 1905
- C.15 July 1908
- D.1 January 1992
Cele Abba was born on 25 May 1906 according to her biographical data.
Source: biographical header
2.Who was the older sister of Cele Abba who also pursued a career as an actress?
- A.Sarah Ferrati
- B.Irma Gramatica
- C.Marta Abbacorrect
- D.Evi Maltagliati
Cele Abba was the sister of actress Marta Abba.
Source: introductory paragraph
3.What was the name of the father of Cele Abba?
- A.Aristide Baghetti
- B.Luigi Pirandello
- C.Pompeo Abbacorrect
- D.Mario Mattoli
Cele Abba was the second daughter of the merchant Pompeo Abba.
Source: biography section
4.During which theatrical season did Cele Abba make her debut next to her sister?
- A.1933–1934
- B.1932–1933
- C.1930–1931
- D.1927–1928correct
Cele Abba made her stage debut in the 1927–1928 season within the Pirandelliana Company.
Source: biography section
5.Who directed the Pirandelliana Company when Cele Abba made her debut?
- A.Giovacchino Forzano
- B.Max Reinhardt
- C.Mario Mattoli
- D.Luigi Pirandellocorrect
Cele Abba debuted in the Pirandelliana Company, which was directed by Luigi Pirandello himself.
Source: biography section
6.Cele Abba was a member of which company during the 1929–1930 season?
- A.The Pirandelliana Company
- B.Compagnia Teatrale Za-Bumcorrect
- C.Aristide Baghetti's company
- D.The Milanese Ensemble
In 1929–1930, Cele Abba was a member of the Compagnia Teatrale Za-Bum.
Source: biography section
7.Who was the director of the 1931 theatrical staging of Campo di Maggio featuring Cele Abba?
- A.Giovacchino Forzanocorrect
- B.Mario Mattoli
- C.Ruggero Ruggeri
- D.Max Reinhardt
Cele Abba performed in the theatrical staging of Campo di Maggio, which was written and directed by Giovacchino Forzano.
Source: biography section
8.What role did Cele Abba play in the 1933 production of A Midsummer Night's Dream?
- A.Ippolitacorrect
- B.Hermia
- C.Helena
- D.Titania
In the summer of 1933, Cele Abba was cast as Ippolita in A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Source: biography section
9.Where were the 1933 performances of A Midsummer Night's Dream held?
- A.Boboli Gardens in Florencecorrect
- B.Sanremo Theatre
- C.Rome City Square
- D.Milan Opera House
The performances of the play were held at the Boboli Gardens in Florence.
Source: biography section
10.In which season did Cele Abba play leading actress roles for Aristide Baghetti's company?
- A.1929–1930
- B.1933–1934correct
- C.1931–1932
- D.1935–1936
Cele Abba played leading actress roles in Aristide Baghetti's company during the 1933–1934 season.
Source: biography section
11.In which city did Cele Abba live for several years until 1960?
- A.Florence
- B.Rome
- C.Sanremocorrect
- D.Venice
Cele Abba lived for several years in Sanremo before returning to her hometown of Milan in 1960.
Source: biography section
12.Which film was released in 1933 featuring Cele Abba?
- A.The Haller Casecorrect
- B.A Midsummer Night's Dream
- C.Eternal Visionary
- D.Passaporto rosso
The Haller Case, released in 1933, is part of Cele Abba's selected filmography.
Source: filmography section
13.In which year did Cele Abba return to settle permanently in Milan?
- A.1934
- B.1960correct
- C.1931
- D.1992
Cele Abba returned to settle permanently in her hometown of Milan in 1960.
Source: biography section
14.Who portrayed Cele Abba in the 2024 biopic Eternal Visionary?
- A.Anna Garganocorrect
- B.Rina Morelli
- C.Marta Abba
- D.Sarah Ferrati
Cele Abba was portrayed by Anna Gargano in the 2024 film Eternal Visionary.
Source: legacy section
15.On what date did Cele Abba pass away?
- A.15 August 1991
- B.1 January 1992correct
- C.25 May 1906
- D.31 December 1960
Cele Abba passed away on 1 January 1992.
Source: biographical header
16.Who was the muse of Luigi Pirandello mentioned in relation to Cele Abba?
- A.Evi Maltagliati
- B.Giuseppina Trabucchi
- C.Marta Abbacorrect
- D.Ippolita Abba
Cele Abba's older sister, Marta, was the muse of Luigi Pirandello.
Source: biography section
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