Giovanna Mezzogiorno
Birth Name: Giovanna Mezzogiorno
Birth Date: 1974-11-09
Birth Place: Rome, Lazio, Italy
Details
Alternate Names: ジョヴァンナ・メッツォジョルノ
Physical Characteristics: N/A
Career
First Appearances: - Il viaggio della sposa (1997) as Porzia Maria Colonna
Most Important Roles: - Vincere (2009) as Ida Dalser
- Love in the Time of Cholera (2007) as Fermina Daza
- Palermo Shooting (2008) as Flavia
- Last Chance Saloon (2004) as Kathy
- The Last Kiss (2001) as Giulia
- The Front Line (2009) as Susanna Ronconi
- Night Bus (2007) as Leila
- Facing Windows (2003) as Giovanna
- Basilicata Coast to Coast (2010) as Tropea limongi
- Les murs porteurs (2008) as Manou
Career Highlights: - Vincere (2009)
- Love in the Time of Cholera (2007)
- Palermo Shooting (2008)
- Last Chance Saloon (2004)
- The Last Kiss (2001)
- The Front Line (2009)
- Night Bus (2007)
- Facing Windows (2003)
- Basilicata Coast to Coast (2010)
- Les murs porteurs (2008)
Awards
Awards: - Bangkok International Film Festival
- Chicago International Film Festival Awards
- David di Donatello for Best Actress
- Flaiano Prize
- Ciak d'oro - Best Lead Actress
- Nastro d'Argento for Best Actress
- Nastro d'Argento for Best Supporting Actress
- Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
- Moscow International Film Festival awards
- National Society of Film Critics Award
- Sant Jordi Prize
- Volpi Cup for Best Actress
- Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres
Full Biography
Giovanna Mezzogiorno, born November 9, 1974 in Rome, Italy, is an Italian actress known for her work in theatre and film. Born to actors Vittorio Mezzogiorno and Cecilia Sacchi, Giovanna grew up around acting and initially wanted to be a ballerina, studying dance for 13 years. She identifies as an atheist.