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During the sixth season of The Sopranos, Angela was elevated from guest star to series regular for her character Rosalie Aprile, the widow of Jackie Aprile Sr., and is also a close friend of Carmela Soprano. She co-wrote the 2005 film, The Collection and co-directed the 2007 film, Made in Brooklyn.
Michael Rispoli (born November 27, 1960) [1] is an American character actor. [2] He was a contender for the role of Tony Soprano in the HBO television series The Sopranos, [3] but was ultimately cast as Jackie Aprile, a recurring character in the show's first season.
Rosalie "Ro" Aprile is played by Sharon Angela. [8] Rosalie is the widow of Jackie Aprile Sr., who died of cancer, and the mother of Jackie Aprile Jr. and Kelli Aprile. She is good friends with mob wives Carmela Soprano and Gabriella Dante, to whom she offers characteristically frank advice.
Sharon Angela as Rosalie Aprile (3 episodes), Carmela's best friend and Jackie's wife. Michele DeCesare as Hunter Scangarelo (3 episodes), Meadow's best friend. Michael Rispoli as Giacomo "Jackie" Aprile (3 episodes), the cancer-stricken boss of the DiMeo family.
Jackie, who is dying from stomach cancer, has been hospitalized. Tony brings him a dancer from the Bada Bing, posing as a nurse, for a "private party". However Jackie, whose condition is deteriorating, cannot think of anything else. Artie is still depressed by the loss of his restaurant; the insurance company refuses to pay him out, suspecting ...
Tony says Ralphie is responsible, but his advice is ambiguous. Ralphie is full of doubt: he blames Jackie Sr. for "spoiling" his son and wants to give Jackie a "pass". Tony gives Ralphie back the pistol he confiscated from Jackie. Ralph embraces Tony and leaves. Outside, he pauses, perplexed. At home, he tries to comfort Rosalie, who is distraught.
She has lunch with Rosalie Aprile and Angie Bonpensiero, where Angie shares how unhappy she is that Pussy has returned. Pussy is indifferent to his wife even though she is awaiting the result of a biopsy. Angie admits she has thoughts of suicide and that she intends to divorce him.
In season four, after the death of Jackie Aprile Jr. (Jason Cerbone), Janice embarks on a clandestine relationship with Ralph Cifaretto (Joe Pantoliano), who is in a relationship with Jackie's mother Rosalie Aprile (Sharon Angela). With the help of her feminist therapist, Janice soon reaches the conclusion that her affair with Ralph is a ...