Luisa Ranieri was born on December 16, 1973, in Naples, Italy. Her upbringing was in the working-class Rione Sanità neighborhood of Naples. She pursued legal studies at the University of Naples Federico II but did not complete her degree, opting to pursue a career in acting.
Ranieri began her acting career in the late 1990s, initially appearing in television commercials and small roles. Her breakthrough came in 2001 with her role as Fatima in the film Il principe e il pirata, directed by Leonardo Pieraccioni. This role brought her to wider public attention.
Ranieri has established herself as a prominent actress in Italian cinema. She has worked with several notable directors and appeared in a variety of genres. Some of her popular movies include:
Ranieri has also had a successful career in Italian television, appearing in numerous series and TV movies. Notably, she starred in: