Tecla Scarano (Naples, 1894 – Naples, 1978) was an Italian actress, considered one of the most significant performers of Neapolitan theatre and cinema in the twentieth century. Her career began on the stage, where she trained in variety theatre and *sceneggiata*, becoming a key figure in Eduardo De Filippo's theatre company. In cinema, she established herself as one of the most versatile and incisive character actresses, specializing in roles of strong, witty, and common women. She was directed by the most prominent Italian directors, including Vittorio De Sica, who cast her in memorable roles in films such as *Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow* (1963) and *Marriage Italian Style* (1964), alongside Sophia Loren and Marcello Mastroianni. She was also unforgettable alongside Totò in *Poverty and Nobility* (1954). For her performance as Rosalia in *Marriage Italian Style*, she won the Nastro d'Argento for Best Supporting Actress in 1965, cementing her status as an icon of Italian cinema.