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- Birthday: 1997-10-28
Leonardo Maltese
Leonardo Maltese, born on October 28, 1997, in Ravenna, Italy, is a rising Italian-British actor and musician known for his compelling performances and bilingual fluency in Italian and English. After completing his early education in Ravenna, he moved to England to study before returning to Rome to train in acting at the Accademia Teatrale di Roma “Sofia Amendolea.” Maltese made a notable film debut in Gianni Amelio’s Lord of the Ants (2022), which earned him the Nuovo Imaie Talent Award at the Venice Film Festival. He further gained acclaim for his role as young Edgardo Mortara in Marco Bellocchio’s Rapito (2023), winning the Guglielmo Biraghi Award at the Nastri d’Argento. Beyond acting, he is also a singer-songwriter under the stage name Leo Fulcro, releasing several singles and albums that showcase his musical versatility. Fluent in multiple languages and celebrated for his dynamic presence on screen, Leonardo Maltese stands out as one of the promising young talents in contemporary Italian cinema and culture.
