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Hollywood is a bizarre place. Having an Italian last name, one that is not so easy to pronounce, can be a blessing when you are De Niro or Pacino, but when you are an actor starting out it may become …

One of Italian greatest movie stars who seems to never age and keeps entertaining international audiences with his riveting performances is Giancarlo Giannini. His talent has been recognized all over the world and he has been able to move effortlessly …

The younger generation of Hollywood actors carries the family heritage in their names but they are often unfamiliar with their background. Sometimes all it takes is a trip to the country the ancestors came from to really understand the culture …

Nowadays we constantly hear of the brain drain, of young people without hope who are forced to leave Italy in search of a fortune they can’t find at home. But this is not the case of Lorenzo Thione, native of …

Google the name Enrico Lo Verso, and a funny thing happens. Instead of being bombarded by a long litany of past scandals, temper tantrums and wild extravagant spending associated with most big named stars, you will instead find a list …

The Italian fashion designer, Giada Curti, has had quite a year. She has recently returned from a world-wind tour where she not only showcased her Portofino collection at the Mercedes Benz fashion week in New York, but also presented her …

The life of Massimo Troisi ended all too soon. But what a life he had, and what a gift he gave.  Born in the small town of San Giorgio a Cremano near Napoli, Massimo seemed to have a singular mission …

Welcome to the inaugural monthly column from the Los Angeles Italian American Lawyers Association:  Chiedere A Un Avvocato!!  (Or, Ask A Lawyer!!).  Each month we will profile a different member of our organization who will share some thoughts about various …

Jon Favreau is considered a bona fide name among comic books fans. He’s the man who directed the first Iron Man, effectively launching the plethora of super hero movies we all got accustomed to in the past few years. He’s …

No doubt. When it comes to acting, screenwriting, or even funding a major movie, women have excelled in every sector of the entertainment industry. But the one area where females have yet to reign supreme is in the director’s chair. …