• BORN : 1972, Umbertide (PG)
• HEIGHT : 1.78
• RESIDENCE : Reggio Emilia/Rome
• LANGUAGES : Italian, English, Spanish, French,German, Russian (Basic), Ukrainian (Basic)
• TRAINING :
2005 Ph.D. in History and Fairy Tales
2000 Degree in History (Honors) – University of Perugia
2019 Acting and Directing – New York Film Academy
2008 Stanislavski Method – Actor’s Studio, New York
1990 Classical Dance – Royal Ballet of London
Professional Journalist – Member of the Italian Order of Journalists since 2006
Theatrical Studies – CUT (Centro Universitario Teatrale, Perugia) in collaboration with Accademia
Nazionale d’Arte Drammatica Silvio d’Amico, Rome
• SKILLS – SPORTS :
Singing: Professional vocalist, specializing in movie soundtracks and classical pieces (3 albums on Spotify)
Voice Acting: Disney voice actress; experience in dubbing animated films and characters (Ice Age 4 &
5, Tinkerbell )
Dancing: Skilled in Classical Ballet, Flamenco, Tap Dance, Waltz, Tango, Belly Dance, Contemporary
Dance, and Ballroom Dancing
Whistling: Renowned for performing complex musical pieces through whistling (3 albums on Spotify)
Fencing: Proficient in stage and cinematic fencing techniques
Horse Riding: Experienced in equestrian performances for cinema and theater
Writing: Author of numerous publications on history, fairy tales, and mythology, available on
Amazon
Music Production: Released three albums on Spotify, showcasing vocal and whistling talents in
operatic style, with collaborations with Maestro Ennio Morricone
Painting: Accomplished painter with artworks exhibited in Los Angeles and New York
• EXPERIENCE :
CINEMA
2025 “A Capodanno tutti da me” – Role: Countess Isabelle, Dir. Antonio Fornari and Andrea Maia, with
Massimo Boldi
2023 “The Fairy Garden” – Role: Margherita (Lead), Dir. Isabelle Adriani
2019 “Infidel” – Role: Maria Landi, Dir. Cyrus Nowrasteh, with Jim Caviezel
2016 “The Young Messiah” – Role: Seleni, Dir. Cyrus Nowrasteh, with Sean Bean
2014 “Reclaim” – Role: Esmeralda, Dir. Alan White, with John Cusack
2012 “Twice Born” – Role: Journalist, Dir. Sergio Castellitto, with Penélope Cruz
2011 “Faccio un salto all’Avana” – Role: Eva, Dir. Dario Baldi, with Enrico Brignano
2011 “The Big Heart of Girls” – Role: Marcella Vanarini, Dir. Pupi Avati
2011 “The Champion and the Miss” – Role: Edda, Dir. Angelo Longoni, with Luca Argentero
2011 “Immaturi” – Role: Samantha, Dir. Paolo Genovese, with Raoul Bova
2011 “What a Beautiful Day” – Role: Mercedes, Dir. Gennaro Nunziante, with Checco Zalone – Record-
breaking box office success in Italy
2010 “The First Beautiful Thing” – Role: Luciana Cenerini, Dir. Paolo Virzì
2010 “The American” – Role: Hooker #1, Dir. Anton Corbijn, with George Clooney
2010 “Men Vs Women” – Role: Svetlana, Dir. Fausto Brizzi
TV
2014 “Don Matteo 9” – Role: Emanuela Corti, Dir. Salvatore Basile, with Terence Hill
2011 “Commissioner Zagaria” – Role: Anna Lepore, Dir. Antonello Grimaldi
2011 “Commissioner Manara 2” – Role: Agnese Mais, Dir. Luca Ribuoli
2010 “I Married a Cop 2” – Role: Ginevra Barroni, Dir. Giorgio Capitani
2010 “Capri 3” – Role: Roberta, Dir. Francesca Marra and Dario Acocella
2009 “Police District 9” – Role: Dr. Carolina Ferretti, Dir. Alberto Ferrari
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
2024 Lifetime Achievement Award – Festival of Mediterranean Countries, Alexandria, Egypt
2024 Certificate of Excellence – Italian Consulate in Alexandria, Egypt
2024 XXXIV Profilo Donna International Award – Modena, Italy
2024 Ambassador of Peace and Italian Cinema – Designated by the Italian Consulate in Egypt
2024 Cultural Fairy Tale Ambassador – Recognition for promoting the historical origins of fairy tales
2019 Gold Medal – La Sapienza University, Italy
2019 Capitolino Award – Rome, Italy
2018 Cinema Excellence Award – Italian Chamber of Deputies
2016 Best Actress Award – Margutta Award, Italy
2005 Excellence in Historical Research – University of Modena
2004 Minerva Award – For Excellence in Arts and Culture, Italy