Valentina Lodovini (born 14 May 1978) is an Italian film and television actress.

Valentina Lodovini
Lodovini in 2008
Born (1978-05-14) 14 May 1978 (age 46)
OccupationActress
Years active2004–present

Life and career

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Born in Umbertide, Italy, Lodovini grew up in Sansepolcro and attended the School of Dramatic Arts in Perugia, then moved in Rome to continue her studies at the Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia.[1] After some secondary roles, Lodovini emerged in 2007 with Carlo Mazzacurati's drama film La giusta distanza, for which she was nominated for David di Donatello for Best Actress.[2][3]

In 2011 Lodovini won the David di Donatello for Best Supporting Actress for the role of Maria in Benvenuti al Sud.[4][5] She reprised the role in the film sequel Benvenuti al Nord.[6]

Filmography

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Films

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Year Title Role(s) Notes
2004 Ovunque sei Francesca
2005 Il mistero di Lovecraft - Road to L. Valentina
2006 Our Country Gerry's wife
The Family Friend Woman Cameo appearance
2007 The Right Distance Mara
Pornorama Gina Ferrari
2008 The Past Is a Foreign Land Antonio
Riprendimi Michela
2009 Fort Apache Napoli Daniela
Generation 1000 Euros Beatrice
Corporate Vera Short film
2010 Benvenuti al Sud Maria Flagello
The Woman of My Dreams Sara
2011 Things from Another World Laura Golfetto
2012 Benvenuti al Nord Maria Flagello
2013 A Liberal Passion Giovanna "Nina" Nardoni
South Is Nothing Bianca
2014 A Woman as a Friend Lea
Good for Nothing Cinzia
Tre tocchi Dream woman #1 Cameo appearance
The Games Maker Mrs. Drago
Milionari Rosaria
2015 What a Beautiful Surprise Giada
La linea gialla Angela
2016 La verità sta in cielo Raffaella Notariale
2017 Si muore tutti democristiani Sara
Coco Mamá Luisa Rivera (voice) Italian dub; voice role
2018 Cosa fai a Capodanno? Marina
2019 When Mom Is Away Giulia
2020 È per il tuo bene Paola
When Mom Is Away... With the Family Giulia
2021 L'afide e la formica Anna
2022 Love & Gelato Francesca
Vicini di casa Laura
2023 I migliori giorni Sonia

Television

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Year Title Role(s) Notes
2006 La moglie cinese Eleonora Television movie
48 ore Benny Miulli Main role
2008 Coco Chanel Adrienne Television movie
2009 L'ispettore Coliandro Francesca Episode: "Mai rubare a casa dei ladri"
2010 Gli ultimi del paradiso Gabriella Miniseries
Boris Jasmine 2 episodes
2011 Il segreto dell'acqua Daniela Gemma Main role
2012 Un Natale con i fiocchi Barbara Television movie
2016 Untraditional Herself Episode: "Ultimo tango vegano"
2017 Inspector Montalbano Giovanna Pusateri Episode: "Un covo di vipere"
2019 L'Aquila Elena Fiumani Main role

References

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  1. ^ "Valentina Lodovini madrina di Schermi d'amore 2008". NonSoloCinema. 10 April 2008. Retrieved 6 June 2012.
  2. ^ "'Caos Calmo', gran favorita de los David de Donatello". El Pais. 20 March 2008. Retrieved 6 June 2012.
  3. ^ Claudia Mormiglione (20 March 2008). "David, "Caos calmo" la fa da padrone 18 candidature per il film di Grimaldi". La Repubblica. Retrieved 6 June 2012.
  4. ^ Valerio Cappelli (7 May 2011). "Sette David a Martone Sconfitta la commedia". Corriere della Sera. Retrieved 6 June 2012.
  5. ^ Simonetta Robiony (28 July 2011). "Lodovini: La mia fortuna? Avere un viso qualunque". La Stampa. Archived from the original on 18 February 2013. Retrieved 6 June 2012.
  6. ^ "Valentina Lodovini: fascino e sensualità DOC!". Sky Magazine. 15 February 2012. Retrieved 6 June 2012.
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