Valentina Lodovini (born 14 May 1978) is an Italian film and television actress.
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. 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.
In 2011 Lodovini won the David di Donatello for Best Supporting Actress for the role of Maria in Benvenuti al Sud. She reprised the role in the film sequel Benvenuti al Nord.
Filmography Films YearTitleRole(s) Notes2004Ovunque seiFrancesca2005Il mistero di Lovecraft - Road to L.Valentina2006Our CountryGerry's wifeThe Family FriendWomanCameo appearance 2007The Right DistanceMaraPornoramaGina Ferrari2008The Past Is a Foreign LandAntonioGood Morning HeartacheMichela2009Fort Apache NapoliDanielaGeneration 1000 EurosBeatriceCorporateVeraShort film2010Benvenuti al SudMaria FlagelloThe Woman of My DreamsSara2011Things from Another WorldLaura Golfetto2012Benvenuti al NordMaria Flagello2013A Liberal PassionGiovanna "Nina" NardoniSouth Is NothingBianca2014A Woman as a FriendLeaGood for NothingCinziaTre tocchiDream woman #1Cameo appearance The Games MakerMrs. DragoMilionariRosaria2015What a Beautiful SurpriseGiadaLa linea giallaAngela2016La verità sta in cieloRaffaella Notariale2017Si muore tutti democristianiSaraCocoMamá Luisa Rivera (voice)Italian dub; voice role2018Cosa fai a Capodanno?Marina2019When Mom Is AwayGiulia2020È per il tuo benePaolaWhen Mom Is Away... With the FamilyGiulia2021L'afide e la formicaAnna2022Love & GelatoFrancescaVicini di casaLaura2023I migliori giorniSonia 2025When Mom Is Away... With the In-laws Giulia
Television YearTitleRole(s) Notes2006La moglie cineseEleonoraTelevision movie48 oreBenny MiulliMain role2008Coco ChanelAdrienneTelevision movie2009L'ispettore ColiandroFrancescaEpisode: "Mai rubare a casa dei ladri"2010Gli ultimi del paradisoGabriellaMiniseriesBorisJasmine2 episodes2011Il segreto dell'acquaDaniela GemmaMain role2012Un Natale con i fiocchiBarbaraTelevision movie2016UntraditionalHerselfEpisode: "Ultimo tango vegano"2017Inspector MontalbanoGiovanna PusateriEpisode: "Un covo di vipere"2019L'AquilaElena FiumaniMain role
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