Valentina Lodovini (born 14 May 1978) is an Italian film and television actress. Life and career Born in Umbertide, Lodovini grew up in Sansepolcro and attended the School of Dramatic Arts in Perugia, then moved in Rome to continue her studies at the Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia. After some secondary roles, Lodovini emerged in 2007 with Carlo Mazzacurati's drama film La giusta distanza, for which she was nominated for David di Donatello for Best Actress. In 2011 Lodovini won the David di Donatello for Best Supporting Actress for the role of Maria in Benvenuti al Sud. She reprised the role in the film sequel Benvenuti al Nord. Selected filmography Ovunque sei (2004) Our Country (2006) Donna Roma (2007) Pornorama (2007) The Right Distance (2007) Riprendimi (2008) The Past Is a Foreign Land (2008) Coco Chanel (2008) Generation 1000 Euros (2009) Fort Apache Napoli (2009) The Woman of My Dreams (2010) Benvenuti al Sud (2010) Things from Another World (2011) Benvenuti al Nord (2012) A Liberal Passion (2013) The Price of Crime (2014) A Woman as a Friend (2014) Good for Nothing (2014) What a Beautiful Surprise (2015) When Mom Is Away (2019) When Mom Is Away... With the Family (2020) Love & Gelato (2022) References External links 1978 births Living people People from Umbertide Italian film actresses Italian television actresses 21st-century Italian actresses Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia alumni David di Donatello winners