Violante placido biography
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Violante Placido
| Italian actress and singer Date of Birth: 01.05.1976 Country: Italy |
Content:
- Early Life and Family
- Rise to Stardom
- Hollywood Success
- Music Career
- Personal Life
- Current Projects
Early Life and Family
Born on May 1, 1976, in Rome, Maria Violante Placido was destined for a life in the spotlight.
Her parents, Michele Placido and Simonetta Stefanelli, were renowned actors, and she grew up immersed in the world of film and music.
Rise to Stardom
Placido's acting career began in childhood with small roles alongside her father. Her breakthrough came in the 2002 film "Soul Mate" and her performance in Giovanni Veronesi's "What Will Happen to Us?" (2004) earned her a David di Donatello nomination for Best Actress.
Hollywood Success
In 2010, Placido made her Hollywood debut in Anton Corbijn's "The American," opposite George Clooney.
This led to roles in "Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance" (2012) and Luc Besson's "Transporter: The Series" (2014).