Giovanna Mezzogiorno is an Italian actress who has gained recognition both in Italy and internationally for her work in film, television, and theater.
Born on November 9, 1974, in Rome, Italy, Mezzogiorno comes from a family of artistic heritage; her mother, Vittoria Mezzogiorno, was also a renowned actress. Giovanna Mezzogiorno began her acting career in Italian theater and gradually transitioned to film.

Success comes with Gabriele Muccino’s “The Last Kiss” in which she plays with great intensity the betrayed partner of Stefano Accorsi. In 2002 she took a difficult role as Ilaria Alpi. Entirely based on the murder of the Italian journalist and her cameraman Miran Hrovatin in Mogadishu in 1994. The film directed by Ferdinando Vicentini Orgnani, winning the Silver Ribbon for Best Actress. With the following “Facing Windows” by Ferzan Ozpetek she collects acclaim from critics, public and voters of major artistic awards. A David Donatello Award, a Silver Ribbon, a Golden Globe and the Best Actress Award at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. In 2003 she won another Silver Ribbon thanks to “L’amore ritorna” by Sergio Rubini. She also starred in “Love in the Time of Cholera” (2007), and “Vincere” (2009), in which she portrayed Ida Dalser, Benito Mussolini’s mistress.
In 2017 she reunited with director Ferzan Ozpetek in “Napoli Velata” in which she starred alongside with Alessandro Borghi. In 2022 she starred in “Amanda” by Carolina Cavalli and “Educazione fisica” by Stefano Cipani, continuing to contribute to the industry with her incredible performances.

Her performances have garnered numerous awards and nominations, solidifying her reputation as a talented and versatile actress. Her contributions to cinema and her presence on the international stage have made her a notable figure in the acting world world

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