Maria Grazia Cucinotta

Maria Grazia Cucinotta is a famous Italian actress born on 27 July 1968 in Messina, Sicily. She began working as a model and later as a showgirl in television programmes, until she made her acting debut in the film 'Christmas Holidays '90' in 1990.

Her breakthrough came in 1994 with the film 'Il postino', directed by Michael Radford and starring Massimo Troisi. In this film Maria Grazia plays Beatrice Russo, the beautiful and mysterious girlfriend of the poet Pablo Neruda. Thanks to this performance, Cucinotta was nominated for a David di Donatello for Best Supporting Actress.

In the following years, his career continued successfully, working both in Italy and abroad, and playing roles of various kinds in films such as 'A Brooklyn State of Mind', 'The World Is Not Enough', 'Sottovento!' and 'Basilicata Coast to Coast'.

In addition to her film career, Maria Grazia Cucinotta has also taken part in several television programmes as host and presenter, and has been testimonial for important international brands.

In addition to her work as an actress, Cucinotta is involved in charitable activities and founded the 'Maria Grazia Cucinotta Foundation' to support projects for children and the environment.

Maria Grazia Cucinotta is one of the most appreciated and internationally recognised Italian actresses, and continues to work with passion and commitment in the world of film and entertainment.