Elena Rea, an Italian actress, has rapidly established herself in the contemporary cinematic landscape thanks to impactful roles. She gained widespread visibility with Checco Zalone's *Tolo Tolo* (2020), playing the protagonist Ida. Her versatility emerged in dramatic and auteur roles, such as in Susanna Nicchiarelli's *Chiara* (2022), where she delivered an intense performance.

She received particular acclaim for her touching and complex interpretation in Ivano De Matteo's *Mia* (2023), and for her role in *L'ombra del giorno* (2022). Rea is praised for her ability to bring to life multifaceted, profound female characters, often grappling with emotional or social dilemmas, characterized by a realism and naturalness that make her one of the most promising figures in Italian cinema.