Elio Germano

**Elio Germano** born on 25th September, 1980, is one of the most acclaimed Italian actors. He has had a rewarding career, garnering numerous accolades, including a Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor and a Silver Bear for Best Actor. His career trajectory saw him debut at twelve, in Castellano e Pipolo's movie 'Ci hai rotto papà' (1992) during his studies at scientific lyceum and receiving acting training at Teatro Azione in Rome. Germano's popularity soared when he starred in Carlo Vanzina's film 'Il cielo in una stanza', and his lead roles in the 2007 films 'Fallen Heroes' and 'My Brother is an Only Child'. His efforts were refined on an international stage when he won the Shooting Stars Award at the 58th Berlin International Film Festival. He has worked with esteemed directors including Ettore Scola, Emanuele Crialese, and many others. In 2010, he etched a significant milestone in his career by winning the Best Actor Award at Cannes for 'La Nostra Vita'. He also earned applause for playing 19th-century poet Giacomo Leopardi in the film 'Leopardi'. In personal life, Germano has a dynamic personality. His interest in the arts started with comics creation. Rejected from a school of graphic arts, he ventured into acting, but his creative side continues to flourish with his rap music production on critical social issues with music group 'Bestierare'.