Ballina was the daughter of Marco d'Arz but her mother is unknown. The date and place of her birth have not been found.
Her husband was Giovanni di Madruzzo. They were married, but the date and place have not been found. Their four known children were Vigilio (c1458-<1490), Aliprando (c1460-<1490), Giorgio (c14562->1475) and Federico II (1465/66-c1510).