Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1978-05-14
- Born Place: Umbertide, Italy
Also Known As:
발렌티나 로도비니
Valentina Lodovini
Valentina Lodovini is an Italian actress born on May 14, 1978, in Umbertide, Perugia, Italy. She grew up in Sansepolcro and pursued her passion for acting by attending the School of Dramatic Arts in Perugia. Later, she moved to Rome to continue her studies at the Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia. Lodovini began her acting career in 2004 and has since become a prominent figure in Italian cinema and television. She gained significant recognition in 2007 with her role in Carlo Mazzacurati's drama film La giusta distanza (The Right Distance), which earned her a nomination for the David di Donatello for Best Actress. In 2011, she won the David di Donatello for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of Maria in Benvenuti al Sud, a role she reprised in the sequel Benvenuti al Nord. Her other notable films include Ma che bella sorpresa (2015), A Liberal Passion (2013), and When Mom Is Away... With the Family (2021), for which she received the Nastro d'Argento for Best Actress in a Comedy Film. In 2025, Lodovini starred in When Mom Is Away... With the In-laws, the third installment in the popular Italian comedy series. The film was released in Italian cinemas on January 23, 2025, and topped the box office for three consecutive weeks. Critics praised the performances, particularly those of Fabio De Luigi and Lodovini, though some noted that the film's narrative was lighter compared to its predecessors. Throughout her career, Valentina Lodovini has been recognized with several awards and nominations, including the David di Donatello, Nastro d'Argento, and Golden Ciak Awards, cementing her status as a leading actress in Italian cinema.
