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Amy Lou Adams was born in Vicenza, Veneto, Italy, to American parents, Kathryn (Hicken) and Richard Kent Adams, a U.S. serviceman who was stationed at Caserma Ederle in Italy at the time. She was raised in a Mormon family of seven children in Castle Rock, Colorado, and has English, as well as smaller amounts of Danish, Swiss-German, and Norwegian, ancestry.

Adams sang in the school choir at Douglas County High School and was an apprentice dancer at a local dance company, with the ambition of becoming a ballerina. However, she worked as a greeter at The Gap and as a Hooters hostess to support herself before finding work as a dancer at Boulder's Dinner Theatre and Country Dinner Playhouse in such productions as "Brigadoon" and "A Chorus Line". It was there that she was spotted by a Minneapolis dinner-theater director who asked her to move to Chanhassen, Minnesota for more regional dinner theatre work.

Nursing a pulled muscle that kept her from dancing, she was free to audition for a part in Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999), which was filming nearby in Minnesota. During the filming, Kirstie Alley encouraged her to move to Los Angeles, where she soon won a part in the Fox television version of the film, Cruel Intentions (1999), in the part played in the film by Sarah Michelle Gellar, "Kathryn Merteuil". Although three episodes were filmed, the troubled series never aired. Instead, parts of the episodes were cobbled together and released as the direct-to-video Cruel Intentions 2 (2000). After more failed television spots, she landed a major role in Catch Me If You Can (2002), playing opposite Leonardo DiCaprio. But this did not provide the break-through she might have hoped for, with no work being offered for about a year. She eventually returned to television, and joined the short-lived series, Dr. Vegas (2004).

Her role in the low-budget independent film Junebug (2005) (which was shot in 21 days) got her real attention, including an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress as well as other awards. The following year, her ability to look like a wide-eyed Disney animated heroine helped her to be chosen from about 300 actresses auditioning for the role of "Giselle" in the animated/live-action feature film, Enchanted (2007), which would prove to be her major break-through role. Her vivacious yet innocent portrayal allowed her to use her singing and dancing talents. Her performance garnered a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actress in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy.

Adams next appeared in the major production, Charlie Wilson's War (2007), and went on to act in the independent film, Sunshine Cleaning (2008), which premiered at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival. Her role as "Sister James" in Doubt (2008) brought her a second Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress, as well as nominations for a Golden Globe, a Screen Actors Guild award, and a British Academy Film award. She appeared as Amelia Earhart in Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009) and as a post-9/11 hot line counselor, aspiring writer, amateur cook and blogger in Julie & Julia (2009). In the early 2010s, she starred with Jason Segel in The Muppets (2011), with Philip Seymour Hoffman in Paul Thomas Anderson's The Master (2012), and alongside Clint Eastwood and Justin Timberlake in Trouble with the Curve (2012). She played reporter Lois Lane in Man of Steel (2013) and con artist Sydney Prosser in American Hustle (2013), before portraying real-life artist Margaret Keane in Tim Burton's biopic Big Eyes (2014).

In 2016, she reprised her role as Lane in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016), and headlined Denis Villeneuve's science fiction drama Arrival (2016) and Tom Ford's dark thriller Nocturnal Animals (2016). In 2018, she received another Oscar nomination, her sixth, for starring as Lynne Cheney in the biographical drama Vice (2018), opposite Christian Bale as Dick Cheney.

Jessie James Decker was born on April 12, 1988 in Vicenza, Italy as Jessica Rose James. She is an actress known for her country music career with songs, "I Look So Good" and "Boys In The Summer". She has been married to Eric Decker since June 22, 2013. They have two children.

King Davies Dogbe is a passionate bilingual actor whose love for storytelling is deeply rooted in his African heritage and personal life. Raised by a single mother who courageously cared for five children on her own, King draws inspiration from her strength and resilience. He channels this emotional depth into his performances, with a particular love for African storytelling and real-life dramas that explore the complexities of human experience.

King began acting at 12 on the streets of Vicenza, driven by pure passion. He later earned a Bachelor's degree in Acting from the University of Northampton and a Master's in Screen Acting from the University of Salford. His work spans television, film, stage, music videos, and commercials, where he consistently delivers powerful, authentic performances.

Melania Dalla Costa is an Italian-French actress, writer, producer and activist, born on February 25, 1988 in Marostica.

She trained at the Elf Theatre, Spazio Gedeone, CTA in Milan and at the Theater Conservatory in Rome.

She made her debut on the small screen with a role in the soap "Un posto al sole" in 2014, followed by "Immaturi", a TV series directed by Rolando Ravello (2016), and the film "Pamuk Prens" (2016).

While continuing her career in the movie industry, Melania studied acting with the best coaches of the international film panorama, such as Ivana Chubbuck, Michael Margotta and Bernard Hiller.

In February 2018, at the Cannes Film Festival she presented "Stato di Ebbrezza" by Luca Biglione where she co-stars alongside Francesca Inaudi. The movie was also selected at the Cannes Film Festival Marché. L'Officiel Italia defines Melania as the star of Italian cinema.

In the same year Melania played the leading role in the film "I Sogni Sospesi", a short movie she wrote with the the director Manuela Tempesta, "Three" directed by Alberto Bambini and starred in "The Untold", a fashion film directed by Irene Cacciarini.

In September 2018, Forbes Italia, chose her as the only artist to represent, at the Forbes live event, the excellence of Made in Italy.

Artribune, the most authoritative Italian cultural magazine, defines Melania Dalla Costa The Muse of Giovanni Gastel (the international icon of photography). Between 2018 and 2019 Melania Dalla Costa is the protagonist and the only subject of the exhibition "Cattura", by the famous photographer Gastel, exhibited in Milan, Della Spiga street.

During the 76' edition of Venice Film Festival she was one of the protagonists of the kermesse, officially presenting the film "I Sogni Sospesi" at the Veneto Region space at the Hotel Excelsior at Venice Lido.

Melania Dalla Costa is testimonial for the 2019 United Nations (UNICRI) campaign against violence towards women, to be held on the November 25th International Day for the elimination of violence against women. UNICRI is the ONU institute which deals with crime prevention and strengthening the justice system as a key foundation for protecting human rights and for development.

In 2020 Melania Dalla Costa appears on the December cover of L'Officiel Italia n.35 as "Dream Ladie", in the cast Lily Collins, Alice Braga, Fan Bingbin, Alice Pagani, Hannelore Knuts, Eniko Mihalik, Leomie Anderson and Robin Hölzken.

In 2021 Melania Dalla Costa appears on the cover of Harper's Bazaar Serbia in January and on the cover of Glamour Mexico and Latin America in April.

In 2021 Melania Dalla Costa was chosen as testimonial for the 1000 Miglia 2021 by Franciacorta, official sparkling wine of 1000 Miglia, because she represents values such as the Italian spirit and elegance that distinguish Franciacorta as Italian excellence, and by Chopard, sponsor of the competition. Melania Dalla Costa drove a Mercedes S-class flagship car of President Beretta, for the first stage of the most beautiful race in the world: from Brescia to Viareggio.

Dina De Santis was born on 21 December 1943 in Vicenza, Italy. She was an actress, known for SuperSeven Calling Cairo (1965), Queen of the Seas (1961) and Hercules and the Masked Rider (1963). She died on 4 December 1985 in Rome, Italy.

Roger Yawson is a Ghanaian Italian born actor and producer. Born in the countryside of Vicenza, Italy, both his parents worked in a leather factory. At the age of seven in Italy, Roger participated in school recitals and sang. In Ghana, he danced on the school choreography team. In the US, he fell in love with acting during his high school years, and would make the cast of plays and musicals such as Rent and Chicago. Roger has now appeared in movies such as Imperium, and TV shows such as Dear Edward on Apple TV+. He has also produced his own short films such as Walls which has earned him two Best Acting awards in film festivals.

Carlo Cracco was born on 8 October 1965 in Vicenza, Veneto, Italy. He is a producer and actor, known for I Am Love (2009), Hell's Kitchen Italia (2014) and Fabio Rovazzi: Faccio quello che voglio (2018). He is married to Rosa Fanti. They have two children.

Jonathan Zarantonello is an Italian writer, producer, and filmmaker.

Born in Vicenza, Italy, Jonathan graduated from the Civica Scuola di Cinema in Milan and studied at the USC School of Cinematic Arts and the Columbia University School of the Arts.

In partnership with TV network RAI, he produced and directed the thriller The Butterfly Room, based on his novel Alice dalle 4 alle 5 (Bunker Lab, 2009). The movie was shot in Los Angeles and stars Barbara Steele, Heather Langenkamp and Ray Wise. It premiered at the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival and was theatrically distributed in several countries.

In co-production with Academy Award nominated Lorenzo Foschi, he also wrote, directed, and produced Spoof, a mix of 3D, animation, and live action.

Jonathan's novel Basta Che Respirano (Coniglio Editore, 2005) was made into the movie UncuT, which he also wrote and directed. UncuT premiered at the Tribeca and Locarno Film Festivals and got an international theatrical distribution.

For Fox Life channel, Jonathan created the hour-long show Find Me a Man, that debuted at Cannes Mipcom.

While still a student, he shot the horror comedy Medley, which received a Silver Ribbon nomination from the Italian Syndicate of Film Journalists for best first-time director. The movie was theatrically released and got picked up by Troma Inc. in New York for distribution.

Gianni Ferrio was born on 16 November 1924 in Vicenza, Veneto, Italy. He was a composer, known for Inglourious Basterds (2009), Look Who's Back (2015) and The Adventurers (1970). He was married to Alba Arnova. He died on 21 October 2013 in Rome, Lazio, Italy.

Flo was born in an upper class family of American extraction (UK origin). They lived in Rome from 1910 on. By chance Flo (Mammola is her birth name) was born in Vicenza (North Western Italy) where her father, a skilled restoring architect - specialist in stained glass windows) was called, at the time, to work at some damaged historical buildings and churches. Flo started to sing for fun. In 1944, Flo was working for US Army Corps in Rome, as interpreter. One day to celebrate a US Colonel's birthday, she was invited to sing an American song and "Stardust" was selected by many. When Flo started to sing, she sounded like a coming singer. By the merest chance, a successful Italian crooner, in those days, was recording a fascinating Italian version of "Stardust" making that song a hit in Italy. Who was the crooner? Natalino Otto, her husband 11 years later. Flo's career began in 1947 singing in the "Hot Club the France", a well-known Jazz Club, with Django Reinhardt and Stephen Grappelly. In 1950 had her first hit in "Verde luna" (Italian version from "Blood and Sand" with R.Hayworth and T.Power). In 1951 another film "Anna" by Alberto Lattuada offered Flo the chance for another success: doubling the main actress Silvana Mangano while singing "Non dimenticar". As a matter of fact, Flo won the very first "Golden Record" in Italy (1,000,000 records sold in Europe, 10,000,000 worldwide) and she was very flattered when Nat King Cole asked to perform an English version that he did beautifully, some years later. In 1953 Flo won the "Sanremo Festival" with "Viale d'autunno". Many were the Tours around the world and several the hits: just to mention a few..."El Negro zumbon", "Malasierra", "Sadie Thompson's song", "Never let me go", "Souvenir d'Italie", "Arrivederci". In 1955 married Natalino Otto (see above). They had one child, a girl named Silvia, in 1956. Unfortunately Natalino died in 1969 and for that reason Flo retired from the scenes, but in 1994/1995 at 70, she accepted the role of an eccentric mother in a very brilliant music comedy directed by Pietro Garinei "Gli uomini sono tutti bambini!" (All men are kids!). That was the first time for Flo to sing and dance at the same time: she did it successfully!

Frank Boone was born on 19 January 1974 in Vicenza, Veneto, Italy. He is a cinematographer, known for The Hunger Games (2012), War of the Worlds (2005) and Captain America: Civil War (2016).

Giuseppe Pignone is an Italian cinematographer best known for his work on Hill of Vision (2022) directed by Roberto Faenza.

He is also known for his work in Tuttapposto (2019), Behind the white glasses (2015), L'amore non si sà (2019), La notte è piccola per noi (2016), Who Will Save the Roses? (2017), Arifa (2019).

From a Young Age he's always had a passion for the arts and reading, he wrote his first stage play at the age of nine. Beginning Audio Engineering in 1999 at the age of 12 he has since overseen the Production of Three Musical projects. In winter of 2007 He wrote, directed, co-edited, and acted in his debut film which went onto Headline Pearl River Community College's 1st ever film 2009 festival.

During 2010-2013, Josh Hodgins of JH Productions and Light Productions produced independent television content together.

From 2013 - Present, Michael has worked on numerous music videos, Marketing, and various works ranging from consultation and more. Starting in 2017, he has begun working more intimately with his production company: Light Productions, when he also launched, Aasiki Productions and Hoogste Punt Media, and has since begun a staple of film and entertainment media production through his company and distribution channels.

Sonia Gandhi was born on 9 December 1946 in Lusiana, Vicenza, Veneto, Italy. She was previously married to Rajiv Gandhi.

Gino Cavalieri was born on 25 July 1895 in Vicenza, Veneto, Italy. He was an actor, known for Caccia all'uomo (1948), Tempesta su Parigi (1948) and The Priest's Wife (1970). He died on 15 October 1992 in Treviso, Veneto, Italy.

Silvia Toffanin was born on 26 October 1979 in Marostica, Vicenza, Veneto, Italy.

Dina Perbellini was born on 14 January 1901 in Vicenza, Veneto, Italy. She was an actress, known for The Children Are Watching Us (1943), Cortocircuito (1943) and Sissignora (1942). She died on 2 April 1984 in Rome, Lazio, Italy.

Maria Cristina Maccà was born on 2 May 1967 in Vicenza, Veneto, Italy. She is an actress, known for Germanikus (2004), Albergo Roma (1996) and Fantozzi - Il ritorno (1996).

Alessandro Zonin was born on 7 February 1964 in Vicenza, Italy. He is a cinematographer and director, known for Rise and Shine (2022), Viaggio di ritorno (2016) and Senza ombra di dubbio (2008).

Patrizia Piccinini was born on 5 March 1959 in Vicenza, Veneto, Italy. She is an actress, known for L'estate di Davide (1998), Il caso Gadamer (1997) and Senza pelle (1994).

Phoenix Roberts was born on 14 March 1999 in Vicenza, Italy. Phoenix is a producer and actor, known for #TextMeWhenYouGetHome (2022), Manson: Summer of Blood (2024) and Jonestown: The Final Reckoning (2024).

Christopher T. Miller was born on 5 April 1979 in Vicenza, Italy. He is an actor, known for My Chorus (2000).

Adriano Baracco was born on 28 September 1907 in Vicenza, Italy. He was a writer and director, known for Come Have Coffee with Us (1970), Spy in Your Eye (1965) and Danger: Diabolik (1968). He died on 22 July 1976 in Milan, Italy.

Severino Casara was born on 26 April 1903 in Vicenza, Veneto, Italy. He was a director and writer, known for Europa dall'alto (1959), Richiamo dell'Alpe splendente (1946) and Cavalieri della montagna (1949). He died on 28 July 1978 in Vicenza, Veneto, Italy.

Paola Di Benedetto was born on 8 January 1995 in Vicenza, Italy. She is an actress, known for Eros Ramazzotti Feat. Luis Fonsi: Per le strade una canzone (Challenge Version) (2019), Geolier: Come vuoi (2023) and Colorado (2007).