Saul Nanni

Saul Nanni was born on 4 February 1999 in Bologna, Italy, to a medically‑inclined family; his father Samuele Nanni works as a cardiologist in Santa Sofia while his mother Mascia (née Anagni) serves as an endocrinologist and carries Russian ancestry from Galeata. Growing up in the suburb of San Lazzaro di Savena, Nanni shared a lively household with his younger brother Gioele and sister Aurora, experiences that fostered his early interest in performance arts. He attended the Istituto Sant’Alberto Magno before moving to the prestigious Liceo Ginnasio Statale Luigi Galvani, where he balanced rigorous academic studies with extracurricular drama clubs. A brief exchange year at a high school in Los Angeles broadened his cultural perspective, and in 2018 he relocated to Milan to pursue university studies, further cementing his commitment to a professional acting career.

His breakthrough came after a failed audition for a Ringo commercial with footballer Kaká; despite not getting the spot, a casting agent noticed his charisma and invited him to the 2012 miniseries La Certosa di Parma, marking his on‑screen debut. Nanni quickly gained prominence as Christian in the Disney Channel series Alex & Co. (2015‑2017), a role that showcased his charismatic presence and appealed to a teenage audience across Europe. He later transitioned to film, delivering a nuanced performance as Marco in the 2020 comedy‑drama Under the Riccione Sun, and as Alessandro in the 2022 romantic comedy Love & Gelato, where his chemistry with co‑star highlighted his versatility. Outside of his projects, Nanni maintains a high‑profile relationship with actress Deva Cassel, whom he met while shooting The Leopard, and he continues to be a sought‑after talent in both Italian and international productions. His career, still in its early decades, reflects a blend of disciplined training, diverse cultural influences, and a natural ability to connect with audiences, making him one of Italy’s most promising young actors.