She emerged victorious in a prestigious beauty pageant, earning her a coveted spot at il Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia, a renowned institution dedicated to the art of filmmaking. In 1956, she was presented with an extraordinary opportunity to travel to Hollywood and attend the esteemed Actor's Studio, but unfortunately, she declined the offer for reasons that remain undisclosed to this day.
As a teenager, she launched her film career at the tender age of 15 with a role in the thought-provoking I pinguini ci guardano (1956),a cinematic masterpiece that explores the intriguing phenomenon of animals at the zoo observing and pondering the humans around them. Alternatively, many sources claim her debut film to be Mogli pericolose (1958),a comedy directed by Luigi Comencini, in which she appeared in an uncredited capacity.
Neri's remarkable talent and captivating on-screen presence also led to her being in high demand for erotic films. In 1969, she portrayed the character of Zoe in Jesús Franco's 99 Women, a gripping drama that delves into the lives of women imprisoned in a harsh environment, where they must find solace and support in each other's company while struggling against the cruel and sadistic warden. Two years later, she starred alongside Farley Granger as his 'wife' in the 1972 film Amuck, a cinematic experience that left a lasting impression on audiences worldwide.
