- Born
- April 7, 1939
- Died
- September 18, 2021 (aged 82)
- Place of birth
- Agrigento, Sicily, Italy
- Also known as
- Maria Chianetta, Chianetta, Mara Marilli, Mara Ombra
Biography
Born Chianetta Mara, Maryl graduated from Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia di Roma in 1957 and went on to appear in a number of comedies under the name Mara Ombra. After marrying screenwriter Ernesto Gastaldi in 1960, she adopted the names Mara Maryl (for acting) and Maria Chianetta (for writing credits); usually only appearing in films her husband directed.