Valentina Lodovini
Biography
Valentina Lodovini is an Italian film and television actress. Born in Umbertide, she grew up in Sansepolcro and attended the School of Dramatic Arts in Perugia. She then moved to Rome to continue her studies at the Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia. Lodovini emerged in 2007 with Carlo Mazzacurati's drama film La giusta distanza. She won the David di Donatello for Best Supporting Actress in 2011 for the role of Maria in Benvenuti al Sud, and reprised the role in the film sequel Benvenuti al Nord. Lodovini has appeared in numerous films and television shows, with 62 known credits.
Career overview
Valentina Lodovini is an Italian film and television actress. She began her acting career with secondary roles, eventually emerging in 2007 with Carlo Mazzacurati's drama film La giusta distanza. This film marked a significant milestone in her career, as she received a nomination for Best Actress at the David di Donatello awards.
In 2011, Lodovini won the David di Donatello for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Maria in the film Benvenuti al Sud. She reprised this role in the film sequel Benvenuti al Nord. These performances demonstrate her versatility as an actress and her ability to take on a range of roles.
Throughout her career, Lodovini has appeared in numerous films and television shows, with a total of 62 known credits. Her work has been recognized with several award nominations, including a David di Donatello nomination for Best Actress and a win for Best Supporting Actress.
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Full Filmography
61 titles- Uno sbirro in Appennino (2026) as Nicole Poli
- Bentornati al Sud (2026) as Maria Flagello
- A Family Upside Down (2025) as Margherita
- Unicorni (2025) as Elena
- When Mom Is Away... With the In-laws (2025) as Giulia
- Group Therapy (2024)
- Carlo Mazzacurati: A Certain Idea of Cinema (2024) as Self
- GialappaShow (2023)
- Conversazioni con altre donne (2023)
- The Best Days (2023) as Sonia (segment "San Valentino")
- The Land of Women (2023) as Marianna
- Alla ricerca di Rose (2023) as Rose
- Neighbors (2022) as Laura
- Love & Gelato (2022) as Francesca
- Vulcano | La vita che dorme (2022) as Voce narrante
- The Aphid and the Ant (2021) as Anna
- Io sono... Italia (2021) as Narrator
- Spore (2020) as Sorella di Giulia
- Say It Loud (2020) as Giulia
- Three Perfect Daughters (2020) as Paola
- When Mom Is Away... With the Family (2020) as Giulia
- When Mom Is Away (2019) as Giulia
- L'Aquila - Grandi speranze (2019) as Elena Fiumani
- Forbidden School (2019) as madre di Tullio
- Cosa fai a Capodanno? (2018) as Marina
- Si muore tutti democristiani (2018) as Sara
- La verità sta in cielo (2016) as Raffaella Notariale
- Ma che bella sorpresa (2015) as Giada
- La linea gialla - Bologna, 2 agosto (2015) as Angela
- Soundtrack - Ti spio, ti guardo, ti ascolto (2015) as Giovanna
- The Games Maker (2014) as Mrs. Drago
- A Woman as a Friend (2014) as Lia
- Mafia Millionaires (2014) as Rosaria
- Good For Nothing (2014) as Cinzia
- Three Touches (2014) as donna nei sogni
- A Liberal Passion (2013) as Nina
- South Is Nothing (2013) as Bianca
- Welcome to the North (2012) as Maria Flagello
- Un Natale con i fiocchi (2012) as Barbara
- Things from Another World (2011) as Laura Golfetto
- Il segreto dell'acqua (2011) as Daniela Gemma
- Welcome to the South (2010) as Maria Flagello
- Woman of My Life (2010) as Sara
- Fort Apache Napoli (2009) as Daniela
- Generazione 1000 euro (2009) as Beatrice
- Coco Chanel (2008) as Adrienne
- Riprendimi (2008) as Michela
- The Past Is a Foreign Land (2008) as Antonia
- Boris (2007) as Jasmine
- Pornorama (2007) as Gina Ferrari
- Yesterday (2007)
- The Right Distance (2007) as Mara
- Donna Roma (2007) as Angelina
- Inspector Coliandro (2006) as Francesca
- 48 Hours (2006) as Benny Miulli
- The Family Friend (2006) as Debtor woman
- Our Country (2006) as Moglie di Gerry
- Il mistero di Lovecraft - Road to L. (2005) as Valentina
- Wherever You Are (2004) as Francesca
- Inspector Montalbano (1999) as Giovanna Pusateri
- È andata così as Cecilia
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Valentina Lodovini best known for?
Valentina Lodovini is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including When Mom Is Away (2019), Forbidden School (2019), Ma che bella sorpresa (2015), The Games Maker (2014).
When and where was Valentina Lodovini born?
Valentina Lodovini was born on May 14, 1978 in Umbertide, Italy.
How many credits does Valentina Lodovini have?
Valentina Lodovini has accumulated over 61 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1999 to 2026.
What is Valentina Lodovini's background in cinema and television?
Valentina Lodovini is an Italian film and television actress. Born in Umbertide, she grew up in Sansepolcro and attended the School of Dramatic Arts in Perugia. She then moved to Rome to continue her studies at the Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia. Lodovini emerged in 2007 with Carlo Mazzacurati's drama film La gi...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Boris (2007) as Jasmine — aged about 29
- Inspector Montalbano (1999) as Giovanna Pusateri — aged about 21
- Inspector Coliandro (2006) as Francesca — aged about 28
- Forbidden School (2019) as madre di Tullio — aged about 41
- The Family Friend (2006) as Debtor woman — aged about 28
- Welcome to the South (2010) as Maria Flagello — aged about 32
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