Marco Leonardi

**Marco Leonardi** is a talented and respected Australian-born Italian film and television actor, celebrated for his diverse roles in multiple international cinema. He has shown his skills in Italian, Mexican, and American movies, demonstrating his versatile acting prowess. Born on 14th November 1971 in Melbourne, Australia, he shifted to Italy at the age of four. Leonardi began his acting journey at the young age of 17 with the critically acclaimed Italian film, _Cinema Paradiso_ in 1988, which shot him into the spotlight. He expanded his horizons by acting in the widely recognized Mexican movie, _Like Water for Chocolate_ in 1992. His portfolio includes a variety of Hollywood movies like _Once Upon a Time in Mexico_ and _From Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman's Daughter_ in 2000. Besides his work in movies, Leonardi also played crucial roles in TV productions like _Villa Maltraversi_ (1993) and _L'ultimo padrino_ (2008). He has even showcased his talent in Canadian cinema with _The Five Senses_ in 1999. Over the years, Leonardi has been nominated twice for the prestigious Nastro d'Argento for Best Actor, which is a testament to his continued excellence in the acting industry.