Matilda De Angelis
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  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1995-09-11
    • Born Place: Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
  • Also Known As:

    マチルダ・デ・アンジェリス, マチルダデアンジェリス, ماتیلدا دی آنجلیس

Matilda De Angelis

Matilda De Angelis, born on September 11, 1995, in Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, is an accomplished Italian actress and singer. Her artistic journey began early, as she started playing guitar and violin at the age of thirteen. She attended the liceo scientifico "Enrico Fermi" in Bologna. In 2011, she joined the band Rumba de Bodas as a singer, and they released an album titled "Karnaval Fou" in 2014.De Angelis's acting career took an unexpected turn when she was discovered by director Matteo Rovere through pictures on Facebook. Rovere cast her in the lead role of his 2016 film, Italian Race (Veloce come il vento), for which she received a David di Donatello nomination for Best Actress. She also contributed to the film's soundtrack, writing and singing the song "Seventeen," which earned a Best Original Song nomination. Her debut performance also garnered her a Flaiano Prize and a Nastro d'argento for Best Newcomer.Since then, De Angelis has built a notable filmography, including roles in A Family (2017), The Prize (2017), Youtopia (2018), and Reckless (2018). In 2020, she gained international recognition for her role as Elena Alves in the HBO miniseries The Undoing, starring alongside Hugh Grant and Nicole Kidman. The same year, she starred in the Netflix original film Rose Island, for which she was awarded the David di Donatello for Best Supporting Actress.Her television credits also include Tutto può succedere (2015-2018), Leonardo (2021), and the Netflix series The Law According to Lidia Poët (2023-present), where she plays the titular character. She also appeared in Citadel: Diana (2024), performing many of her own stunts due to her background in gymnastics. De Angelis has continued to blend her acting and music careers, contributing to soundtracks and releasing solo singles, including a collaboration with Elisa titled "Litoranea." She co-hosted the first evening of the Sanremo Festival in 2021 and is slated for upcoming projects like Across the River and Into the Trees, Fuori, and Dracula: A Love Tale. She is known for her dedication to her roles, including learning multiple languages for some performances.

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