Zoraide Coleto was an Italian actress, primarily active in cinema from the 1950s to the 1970s. Known for her talent in bringing complex and profound characters to life, Coleto established herself as a distinctive face of Italian cinema.

Often portraying strong and resilient women, courageous mothers, or working-class female figures, she left her mark in several significant productions. Among her most memorable performances are her role in the neorealist drama *Il pane amaro* (1954), where she portrayed a desperate mother; in the ensemble film *Le rose di Trastevere* (1962), as a wise matriarch; and in the tense psychological thriller *L'ombra lunga* (1968). Her understated yet intense acting contributed to defining the realism of many works of the period.