Cristina Colecchia

Maria Cristina Colecchia, known by her stage name Manya, is an Italian actress and adult entertainer. She hails from Rome, Lazio, Italy, where she was raised. Colecchia began her career in the late 1980s, initially gaining recognition in the Italian adult film industry under the name Manya. Her early appearances include titles such as Il vizio preferito di mia moglie and Deep Blue, where she was credited as Manja, as well as the 1989 horror-thriller Massacre, credited as Cristina Lynn. Throughout the early 1990s, she expanded her filmography with roles in productions like Lolita for Ever and L'albero delle zoccole, contributing to the adult film scene in Italy during that period. Her professional credits reflect a sustained career primarily within adult cinema, and she is recognized for her performances under her stage name Manya.