VALERIA SOLARINO
Representation: Spain
Valeria Solarino is one of the most well-known and respected actresses in Italy, having been awarded the Donatello and Pasinetti Awards for Best Actress.
Born in Barcelona, Venezuela, to a Sicilian father and a Turinese mother, Solarino grew up in a multicultural environment.
After studying philosophy at the University of Turin, Solarino began her acting career at the Teatro Stabile.
Her career took off in 2003 when she was chosen by director Mimmo Calopresti for a small role in “La felicità non costa niente” (Happiness Costs Nothing). In the same year, she played Maya in “Fame chimica” (Chemical Hunger) by Paolo Vari and Antonio Bocola, and Bea in “Che ne sarà di noi” (What Will Become of Us) by Giovanni Veronesi.
In 2005, Solarino starred in “La febbre” (The Fever) by Alessandro D’Alatri, and in 2006, she appeared in “Viaggio segreto” (Secret Journey) by Roberto Andò. In 2009, she played a lesbian lover in “Viola di mare” (Purple Sea), a historical film directed by Donatella Maiorca that was presented at the Rome Film Festival.
In 2018, Solarino played the role of psychologist Anna in “As Needed”, directed by Francesco Falaschi.
In Spain, she is known for portraying Lucía Bosé in the biopic series “Bosé” (2022), produced by Banijay Iberia for Paramount SkyShowtime.
Valeria’s career has been recognized with numerous awards and nominations, notably winning the Best Actress Lead at the David di Donatello Awards for her work in “Signorina Effe” and the Pasinetti Award for Best Actress Lead at the Venice Festival for her role in “Valzer”
LANGUAGES:
Italian
Spanish
English
- 2023 “Dove sto domani” (largometraje) / Dir. Teo Mammucari / Queen MovieMedia S.R.L.
- 2023 “The Cage-Nella Gabbia” (largometraje) / Dir. Massimiliano Zanin / Fairway Film
- 2023 “Quando” (largometraje) / Dir. Walter Veltroni / Lumière & Co.
- 2019-2023 “Rocco Schiavone” (serie TV) / Dir. Simone Spada, Michele Soavi / Cross Production
- 2022 “Bosé” (serie TV) / Creada por Nacho Faerna / Banijay Iberia
- 2021 “On Our Watch” (largometraje) / Dir. Pif / Wildside
- 2020 “L´alligatore” (serie TV) / Dir. Emanuele Scaringi, Daniele Vicari / Fandango
- 2019 “The Sweeties” (largometraje) / Dir. Francesco Ghiaccio / Indiana Production
- 2018 “The King´s Musketeers” (largometraje) / Dir. Giovanni Veronesi / Indiana Production
- 2018 “As Needed” (largometraje) / Dir. Francesco Falaschi / Gullane
- 2018 “There´s No Place Like Home” (largometraje) / Dir. Gabriele Muccino / Lotus Production
- 2017 “I Can Quit Whenever I Want: Ad Honorem” (largometraje) / Dir. Sydney Sibilia / Groenlandia
- 2017 “Maltese-Il Romanzo del Commissario” (serie TV) / Creada por Leonardo Fasoli, Maddalena Ravagli / Dramedy Productions
- 2017 “I Can Quit Whenever I Want: Masterclass” (largometraje) / Dir. Sydney Sibilia / Groenlandia
- 2016 “Era d´estate” (largometraje) / Dir. Fiorella Infascelli / Fandango
- 2015 “Mi chiamo Maya” (largometraje) / Dir. Tommaso Agnese / Emc Productions
- 2013-2015 “The Family” (serie TV) / Dir. Riccardo Milani, Riccardo Donna / Cross Production
- 2015 “La settima onda” (largometraje) / Dir. Massimo Bonetti / Totem Film srl
- 2015 “La scelta” (largometraje) / Dir. Michele Placido / Charlot
- 2015 “Land of Saints” (largometraje) / Dir. Fernando Muraca / DM Communication
- 2014 “I Can Quit Whenever I Want” (largometraje) / Dir. Sydney Sibilia / Ascent Film
- 2011 “Rust” (largometraje) / Dir. Daniele Gaglianone / Zaroff Film
- 2010 “Angel of Evil” (largometraje) / Dir. Michele Placido / Cosmo Production
- 2009 “Purple Sea” (largometraje) / Dir. Donatella Maiorca / Italian Dreams Factory
- 2009 “Holy Money” (largometraje) / Dir. Maxime Alexandre / Daidalos Pictures
- 2009 “Italians” (largometraje) / Dir. Giovanni Veronesi / Filmauro
- 2007 “Manual of Love 2” (largometraje) / Dir. Andy Tennant, Giovanni Veronesi / Filmauro
- 2007 “Signorina Effe” (largometraje) / Dir. Wilma Labate / Bianca Film
- 2007 “Valzer” (largometraje) / Dir. Salvatore Maira / Home Film
- 2006 “Secret Journey” (largometraje) / Dir. Roberto Andò / Rodeo Drive
- 2005 “La febbre” (largometraje) / Dir. Alessandro D’Alatri / Rodeo Drive
- 2004 “Round Trip” (largometraje) / Dir. Marco Ponti / Harold Film
- 2004 “Che ne sarà di noi” (largometraje) / Dir. Giovanni Veronesi / Filmauro
- 2003 “Happiness Costs Nothing” (largometraje) / Dir. Mimmo Calopresti / Bianca Film
- 2013 Best Supporting Actress at the CinEuphoria Awards for “Rust”
- 2010 Awarded the Giffoni at the Giffoni Film Festival
- 2010 Nominated for Best Leading Actress at the Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists for “Purple Sea”
- 2008 Nominated for Best Leading Actress at the David di Donatello Awards for “Signorina Effe”
- 2008 Best New Actress at the Primavera del Cinema Italiano Festival
- 2007 Nominated for Best Dramatic Actress at the Golden Graals for “Secret Journey”
- 2007 Awarded the Pasinetti for Best Actress at the Venice Film Festival for “Valzer”
- 2006 Nominated for Best Comedy Actress at the Golden Graals for “The Fever”
- 2006 Awarded the Guglielmo Biraghi by the Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists
- 2006 Awarded the Kineo for Female Character of the Year at the Kineo Awards
