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Riccardo Dario Scamarcio, born on 13 November 1979 in Trani, Apulia, Italy, is a highly acclaimed Italian actor and film producer. He is known for his outstanding contributions to the world of Italian and international cinema.
Early Life and Education
Scamarcio was born to Irene Petrafesa, a talented painter, and Emilio Scamarcio. He pursued his passion for acting by attending the Scuola Nazionale di Cinema in Rome, where he honed his skills and eventually settled in the city.
Career
His career in the world of entertainment took flight when he made his acting debut in a TV series in 2000. However, it was his lead role in the feature film “Three Steps Over Heaven” (2004), directed by Luca Lucini, that truly propelled him into the spotlight.
This film brought him recognition and fame among Italian-speaking audiences, especially the younger generation. Scamarcio’s performance in “Three Steps Over Heaven” not only showcased his acting talent but also established him as a sex symbol, generating significant interest in his future projects.
His next noteworthy role was in “Texas” (2005), directed by Fausto Paravidino. Soon after, he joined the cast of “Romanzo Criminale,” a powerful portrayal of a Mafiosi community, directed by Michele Placido. In this film, Scamarcio played a monosyllabic and enigmatic thug character, demonstrating his versatility as an actor.
In 2006, he took on four new film roles and starred in the TV series “The Black Arrow,” adapted from the novel by Robert Louis Stevenson. Notable film projects include “My Brother Is an Only Child” (2007), based on the novel “Il fasciocomunista” by Antonio Pennacchi, for which he received a David di Donatello nomination for Best Supporting Actor. He also appeared in “Manual of Love 2” (2007), “Ho voglia di te” (2007), and “Go Go Tales” (2007).
Scamarcio continued to impress in the years that followed with roles in “At a Glance” (2008), “Italians” (2009), and “The Big Dream” (2009). His international presence was marked by his role in “Eden ร l’Ouest,” directed by Costa-Gavras, where he played an illegal immigrant navigating life abroad. In “The Cรฉzanne Affair” (2009), directed by Sergio Rubini, he worked alongside his partner, Italian-Greek actress Valeria Golino, who portrayed his sister.
One of the highlights of his career was his role in “John Wick: Chapter 2,” in which he portrayed Santino D’Antonio, the Italian Mob boss and antagonist in the film.
Who is Scamarcio’s Girlfriend?
Scamarcio had been in multiple relationships. He was once in a relationship with Angela Liso from 1996โ2006. Later, he had an affair with Valeria Golina from 2006 to 2016. After their break up, he had a relationship with Benedetta Porcaroli, from 2021 to 2022.
Currently, there is no information about who he is dating.
References
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riccardo_Scamarcio
https://m.whosdatedwho.com/dating/riccardo-scamarcio#google_vignette
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