Valentina Lodovini

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Valentina Lodovini
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Lodovini in 2008
Born (1978-05-14) 14 May 1978 (age 45)
OccupationActress
Years active2004–present

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

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Life and career

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

Films

YearTitleRole(s)Notes
2004 Ovunque sei Francesca
2005Il mistero di Lovecraft - Road to L.Valentina
2006 Our Country Gerry's wife
The Family Friend WomanCameo 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
CorporateVeraShort 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 NothingBianca
2014 A Woman as a Friend Lea
Good for Nothing Cinzia
Tre tocchiDream woman #1Cameo appearance
The Games Maker Mrs. Drago
MilionariRosaria
2015 What a Beautiful Surprise Giada
La linea giallaAngela
2016La verità sta in cieloRaffaella Notariale
2017Si muore tutti democristianiSara
Coco Mamá Luisa Rivera (voice)Italian dub; voice role
2018Cosa fai a Capodanno?Marina
2019 When Mom Is Away Giulia
2020È per il tuo benePaola
When Mom Is Away... With the Family Giulia
2021L'afide e la formicaAnna
2022 Love & Gelato Francesca
Vicini di casaLaura
2023I migliori giorniSonia

Television

YearTitleRole(s)Notes
2006La moglie cineseEleonoraTelevision movie
48 ore Benny MiulliMain role
2008 Coco Chanel AdrienneTelevision movie
2009 L'ispettore Coliandro FrancescaEpisode: "Mai rubare a casa dei ladri"
2010Gli ultimi del paradisoGabriellaMiniseries
Boris Jasmine2 episodes
2011Il segreto dell'acquaDaniela GemmaMain role
2012Un Natale con i fiocchiBarbaraTelevision movie
2016 Untraditional HerselfEpisode: "Ultimo tango vegano"
2017 Inspector Montalbano Giovanna PusateriEpisode: "Un covo di vipere"
2019L'AquilaElena FiumaniMain role

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