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Amy Lou Adams was born in Vicenza, Veneto, Italy, to American parents, Kathryn (Hicken) and Richard Kent Adams, a U.S. serviceman who was stationed at Caserma Ederle in Italy at the time. She was raised in a Mormon family of seven children in Castle Rock, Colorado, and has English, as well as smaller amounts of Danish, Swiss-German, and Norwegian, ancestry.

Adams sang in the school choir at Douglas County High School and was an apprentice dancer at a local dance company, with the ambition of becoming a ballerina. However, she worked as a greeter at The Gap and as a Hooters hostess to support herself before finding work as a dancer at Boulder's Dinner Theatre and Country Dinner Playhouse in such productions as "Brigadoon" and "A Chorus Line". It was there that she was spotted by a Minneapolis dinner-theater director who asked her to move to Chanhassen, Minnesota for more regional dinner theatre work.

Nursing a pulled muscle that kept her from dancing, she was free to audition for a part in Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999), which was filming nearby in Minnesota. During the filming, Kirstie Alley encouraged her to move to Los Angeles, where she soon won a part in the Fox television version of the film, Cruel Intentions (1999), in the part played in the film by Sarah Michelle Gellar, "Kathryn Merteuil". Although three episodes were filmed, the troubled series never aired. Instead, parts of the episodes were cobbled together and released as the direct-to-video Cruel Intentions 2 (2000). After more failed television spots, she landed a major role in Catch Me If You Can (2002), playing opposite Leonardo DiCaprio. But this did not provide the break-through she might have hoped for, with no work being offered for about a year. She eventually returned to television, and joined the short-lived series, Dr. Vegas (2004).

Her role in the low-budget independent film Junebug (2005) (which was shot in 21 days) got her real attention, including an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress as well as other awards. The following year, her ability to look like a wide-eyed Disney animated heroine helped her to be chosen from about 300 actresses auditioning for the role of "Giselle" in the animated/live-action feature film, Enchanted (2007), which would prove to be her major break-through role. Her vivacious yet innocent portrayal allowed her to use her singing and dancing talents. Her performance garnered a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actress in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy.

Adams next appeared in the major production, Charlie Wilson's War (2007), and went on to act in the independent film, Sunshine Cleaning (2008), which premiered at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival. Her role as "Sister James" in Doubt (2008) brought her a second Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress, as well as nominations for a Golden Globe, a Screen Actors Guild award, and a British Academy Film award. She appeared as Amelia Earhart in Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009) and as a post-9/11 hot line counselor, aspiring writer, amateur cook and blogger in Julie & Julia (2009). In the early 2010s, she starred with Jason Segel in The Muppets (2011), with Philip Seymour Hoffman in Paul Thomas Anderson's The Master (2012), and alongside Clint Eastwood and Justin Timberlake in Trouble with the Curve (2012). She played reporter Lois Lane in Man of Steel (2013) and con artist Sydney Prosser in American Hustle (2013), before portraying real-life artist Margaret Keane in Tim Burton's biopic Big Eyes (2014).

In 2016, she reprised her role as Lane in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016), and headlined Denis Villeneuve's science fiction drama Arrival (2016) and Tom Ford's dark thriller Nocturnal Animals (2016). In 2018, she received another Oscar nomination, her sixth, for starring as Lynne Cheney in the biographical drama Vice (2018), opposite Christian Bale as Dick Cheney.

Jessie James Decker was born on April 12, 1988 in Vicenza, Italy as Jessica Rose James. She is an actress known for her country music career with songs, "I Look So Good" and "Boys In The Summer". She has been married to Eric Decker since June 22, 2013. They have two children.

Melania Dalla Costa is an Italian-French actress, writer, producer and activist, born on February 25, 1988 in Marostica.

She trained at the Elf Theatre, Spazio Gedeone, CTA in Milan and at the Theater Conservatory in Rome.

She made her debut on the small screen with a role in the soap "Un posto al sole" in 2014, followed by "Immaturi", a TV series directed by Rolando Ravello (2016), and the film "Pamuk Prens" (2016).

While continuing her career in the movie industry, Melania studied acting with the best coaches of the international film panorama, such as Ivana Chubbuck, Michael Margotta and Bernard Hiller.

In February 2018, at the Cannes Film Festival she presented "Stato di Ebbrezza" by Luca Biglione where she co-stars alongside Francesca Inaudi. The movie was also selected at the Cannes Film Festival Marché. L'Officiel Italia defines Melania as the star of Italian cinema.

In the same year Melania played the leading role in the film "I Sogni Sospesi", a short movie she wrote with the the director Manuela Tempesta, "Three" directed by Alberto Bambini and starred in "The Untold", a fashion film directed by Irene Cacciarini.

In September 2018, Forbes Italia, chose her as the only artist to represent, at the Forbes live event, the excellence of Made in Italy.

Artribune, the most authoritative Italian cultural magazine, defines Melania Dalla Costa The Muse of Giovanni Gastel (the international icon of photography). Between 2018 and 2019 Melania Dalla Costa is the protagonist and the only subject of the exhibition "Cattura", by the famous photographer Gastel, exhibited in Milan, Della Spiga street.

During the 76' edition of Venice Film Festival she was one of the protagonists of the kermesse, officially presenting the film "I Sogni Sospesi" at the Veneto Region space at the Hotel Excelsior at Venice Lido.

Melania Dalla Costa is testimonial for the 2019 United Nations (UNICRI) campaign against violence towards women, to be held on the November 25th International Day for the elimination of violence against women. UNICRI is the ONU institute which deals with crime prevention and strengthening the justice system as a key foundation for protecting human rights and for development.

In 2020 Melania Dalla Costa appears on the December cover of L'Officiel Italia n.35 as "Dream Ladie", in the cast Lily Collins, Alice Braga, Fan Bingbin, Alice Pagani, Hannelore Knuts, Eniko Mihalik, Leomie Anderson and Robin Hölzken.

In 2021 Melania Dalla Costa appears on the cover of Harper's Bazaar Serbia in January and on the cover of Glamour Mexico and Latin America in April.

In 2021 Melania Dalla Costa was chosen as testimonial for the 1000 Miglia 2021 by Franciacorta, official sparkling wine of 1000 Miglia, because she represents values such as the Italian spirit and elegance that distinguish Franciacorta as Italian excellence, and by Chopard, sponsor of the competition. Melania Dalla Costa drove a Mercedes S-class flagship car of President Beretta, for the first stage of the most beautiful race in the world: from Brescia to Viareggio.

Jonathan Zarantonello is an Italian writer, producer, and filmmaker.

Born in Vicenza, Italy, Jonathan graduated from the Civica Scuola di Cinema in Milan and studied at the USC School of Cinematic Arts and the Columbia University School of the Arts.

In partnership with TV network RAI, he produced and directed the thriller The Butterfly Room, based on his novel Alice dalle 4 alle 5 (Bunker Lab, 2009). The movie was shot in Los Angeles and stars Barbara Steele, Heather Langenkamp and Ray Wise. It premiered at the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival and was theatrically distributed in several countries.

In co-production with Academy Award nominated Lorenzo Foschi, he also wrote, directed, and produced Spoof, a mix of 3D, animation, and live action.

Jonathan's novel Basta Che Respirano (Coniglio Editore, 2005) was made into the movie UncuT, which he also wrote and directed. UncuT premiered at the Tribeca and Locarno Film Festivals and got an international theatrical distribution.

For Fox Life channel, Jonathan created the hour-long show Find Me a Man, that debuted at Cannes Mipcom.

While still a student, he shot the horror comedy Medley, which received a Silver Ribbon nomination from the Italian Syndicate of Film Journalists for best first-time director. The movie was theatrically released and got picked up by Troma Inc. in New York for distribution.

Dina De Santis was born on 21 December 1943 in Vicenza, Italy. She was an actress, known for SuperSeven Calling Cairo (1965), Hercules and the Masked Rider (1963) and Queen of the Seas (1961). She died on 4 December 1985 in Rome, Italy.

Gianni Ferrio was born on 16 November 1924 in Vicenza, Veneto, Italy. He was a composer, known for Inglourious Basterds (2009), Look Who's Back (2015) and The Adventurers (1970). He was married to Alba Arnova. He died on 21 October 2013 in Rome, Lazio, Italy.

Roger Yawson is a Ghanaian Italian born actor and producer. Born in the countryside of Vicenza, Italy, both his parents worked in a leather factory. At the age of seven in Italy, Roger participated in school recitals and sang. In Ghana, he danced on the school choreography team. In the US, he fell in love with acting during his high school years, and would make the cast of plays and musicals such as Rent and Chicago. Roger has now appeared in movies such as Imperium, and TV shows such as Dear Edward on Apple TV+. He has also produced his own short films such as Walls which has earned him two Best Acting awards in film festivals.

Dina Perbellini was born on 14 January 1901 in Vicenza, Veneto, Italy. She was an actress, known for The Children Are Watching Us (1943), Cortocircuito (1943) and Sissignora (1942). She died on 2 April 1984 in Rome, Lazio, Italy.

From a Young Age he's always had a passion for the arts and reading, he wrote his first stage play at the age of nine. Beginning Audio Engineering in 1999 at the age of 12 he has since overseen the Production of Three Musical projects. In winter of 2007 He wrote, directed, co-edited, and acted in his debut film which went onto Headline Pearl River Community College's 1st ever film 2009 festival.

During 2010-2013, Josh Hodgins of JH Productions and Light Productions produced independent television content together.

From 2013 - Present, Michael has worked on numerous music videos, Marketing, and various works ranging from consultation and more. Starting in 2017, he has begun working more intimately with his production company: Light Productions, when he also launched, Aasiki Productions and Hoogste Punt Media, and has since begun a staple of film and entertainment media production through his company and distribution channels.

Silvia Toffanin was born on 26 October 1979 in Marostica, Vicenza, Veneto, Italy.

Carlo Cracco was born on 8 October 1965 in Vicenza, Veneto, Italy. He is a producer and actor, known for I Am Love (2009), Hell's Kitchen Italia (2014) and Fabio Rovazzi: Faccio quello che voglio (2018). He is married to Rosa Fanti. They have two children.

King Davies Osazenomwen Notie Dogbe, born in Italy and raised in Edo State, Nigeria, is a bilingual actor whose love for storytelling is deeply intertwined with his African heritage and personal experiences. Growing up under the care of a strong single mother who raised five children on her own, King draws inspiration from her resilience, channeling that emotional depth into his work. His passion for African storytelling and real-life dramas that explore the complexities of the human condition is at the heart of his craft.

King's journey into acting began at the age of twelve, performing on the streets of Vicenza with an unrelenting passion for the art. Despite lacking formal training early on, his raw talent and dedication laid the foundation for his career. He later pursued formal education, earning a Bachelor's degree in Acting from the University of Northampton, followed by a Master's degree in Screen Acting from the University of Salford. After his Master's degree, he went to study at the Identity School of Acting (IDSA) in London.

Throughout his career, King has worked across a variety of mediums, including television, film, stage, music videos, and commercials. His performances are marked by authenticity, emotional resonance, and a commitment to bringing real-life stories to the screen. Whether delving into the complexities of African narratives or exploring broader human experiences, King consistently delivers powerful and compelling portrayals that captivate audiences.

Mike Wieringo was born on 24 June 1963 in Vicenza, Italy. He was a writer, known for Young Justice (2010) and Adventures Into Digital Comics (2006). He died on 12 August 2007 in Durham, North Carolina, USA.

Canela (Gigliola Zecchin) is a presenter, producer, writer, book editor. She was born in Italy and emigrated with part of her family to Argentina at 9 years of age. She is known for Colectivo Imaginario (2011), La luna de Canela (1970) which is the first children's tv program of Argentina, En casa de Canela (1975), Con Canela (1976), El periodismo que viene (1996) and many others.

Born in Vicenza, Italy to Rev. Simmons Odame and Victoria Ayisi, Enoch-Jude's unique combination of European influence and Ghanaian ancestry give him a cosmopolitan background as an artist. At the age of 4, Enoch-Jude and his family moved to Boston, Ma. Already a talented drummer, Enoch-Jude expanded his horizons past music and into the film industry.

Prior to producing, Danquah has worked as a location manager on several productions including Christmas on Ice and I Care A lot.

In 2016 Danquah produced the short film Pluto (2017) which one 12 awards 3 nominations at film festivals.

Danquah was born in Vicenza, Italy. He now resides in Boston.

He founded the production company Axiomatic Pictures in 2011.

He is represented by Attorney Ghen Laraya.

Paolo Agostini was born on 27 May 1973 in Thiene, Vicenza, Italy. Paolo is a composer, known for Terre rosse (2008), Il segreto di Italia (2014) and Giorgione da Castelfranco, sulle tracce del genio (2010).

Thomas Ceccon was born on 27 January 2001 in Thiene, Vicenza, Italy.

Adriano Baracco was born on 28 September 1907 in Vicenza, Italy. He was a writer and director, known for Come Have Coffee with Us (1970), Spy in Your Eye (1965) and Danger: Diabolik (1968). He died on 22 July 1976 in Milan, Italy.

Patrizia Piccinini was born on 5 March 1959 in Vicenza, Veneto, Italy. She is an actress, known for L'estate di Davide (1998), Senza pelle (1994) and Il caso Gadamer (1997).

Paola Di Benedetto was born on 8 January 1995 in Vicenza, Italy. She is an actress, known for Eros Ramazzotti Feat. Luis Fonsi: Per le strade una canzone (Challenge Version) (2019), Geolier: Come vuoi (2023) and Colorado (2007).

Phoenix Roberts was born on 14 March 1999 in Vicenza, Italy. Phoenix is a producer and actor, known for #TextMeWhenYouGetHome (2022), Manson: Summer of Blood (2024) and Jonestown: The Final Reckoning (2024).

Goffredo Parise was born on 8 December 1929 in Vicenza, Veneto, Italy. He was a writer, known for The Conjugal Bed (1963), Careless (1962) and Boccaccio '70 (1962). He died on 31 August 1986 in Treviso, Veneto, Italy.

Miriam Danquah was born on 14 March 1990 in Vicenza, Italy. She is an actress and producer, known for Breakdance Academy (2010), Pluto (2017) and The March Sisters at Christmas (2012).

Guido Piovene was born on 27 July 1907 in Vicenza, Italy. He was a writer, known for Mambo (1954), Lettere di una novizia (1960) and Amanti senza amore (1948). He was married to Rachele 'Mimi' Pavia and Marise Ferro. He died on 12 November 1974 in London, England, UK.

Maria Cristina Maccà was born on 2 May 1967 in Vicenza, Veneto, Italy. She is an actress, known for Germanikus (2004), Hotel Rome (1996) and Fantozzi - Il ritorno (1996).