Biography

Federica Elisabetta De Galleani (known professionally as Ely Galleani) is an Italian actress recognized for her work in European genre cinema throughout the 1970s.

Raised in Alassio, Italy, Galleani entered the entertainment industry in her late teens during a period of growing demand for young talent in Italian thrillers and exploitation films. While details about her early life remain limited in official sources, she is known to have begun acting in the early 1970s during the height of Italy's prolific film production era.

Galleani appeared in a range of Italian giallo and poliziottesco films, frequently collaborating with prominent directors of the time, including Tinto Brass and Jesús Franco. Among her notable roles were appearances in La via della droga (1977) and Baba Yaga (1973), which showcased her ability to navigate both suspenseful and erotic material with ease. She often portrayed enigmatic or sensual characters, contributing to the atmospheric tone that defined much of 1970s European cult cinema. Her screen presence, though largely confined to a relatively brief career, became a recognizable feature in genre circles. Galleani stepped away from acting in the early 1980s and did not pursue a return to the screen thereafter.

Though her film career was relatively short-lived, Ely Galleani left a distinct impression on European cult cinema. Her work remains part of retrospectives and discussions surrounding the evolution of Italy's genre filmmaking during the 1970s.

- IMDb mini biography by: Angel