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Benedetta Cimatti was born on 20 April 1989 in Faenza, Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. She is an actress, known for Il primo figlio, Ricordi? (2018) and The End? (2017).

Laura Pausini is one of the most successful and admired Italian artist around the world, with over 70 million albums sold, several songs performed in six languages, and multiple awards under her belt including a GRAMMY - becoming the first Italian female artist to win this award - four Latin Grammys, a Golden Globe for "Best Original Song", and an Oscar nomination in 2021, to name a few. The award-winning international recording artist, singer-songwriter, and producer made her debut in Italy when winning the prestigious Sanremo Festival in 1993 at the age of 18. She went on to successfully release thirteen studio albums worldwide, both in Italian and Spanish versions, with songs performed in six languages, including English. Throughout her career, Laura Pausini has performed and collaborated with some of the most recognized music artists in the world such as Luciano Pavarotti, Andrea Bocelli, Michael Bublé, Ray Charles, Phil Collins, Shakira, Mariah Carey, Charles Aznavour, Marc Anthony, Ricky Martin, Kylie Minogue, Alejandro Sanz, Céline Dion and Michael Jackson, among others. In addition, Madonna wrote a song for her in 2004. She has toured and performed in some of the most prestigious stages in the world, such as Madison Square Garden and City Music Hall in New York, the Royal Albert Hall in London, the San Siro Stadium in Milan (she was the first female artist to have performed a sold-out concert at this venue), the Circus Maximus in Rome and the Olympia in Paris. Her massive success in music crossed over TV as well when she became one of the coaches and winner of Spain's and Mexico's edition of La Voz (The Voice). She was also one of the judges responsible for forming the band CNCO for La Banda, the Latin talent show created by Simon Cowell, which earned her an Emmy Award nomination. In addition, she won Spain's "XFactor" with her pupil Pol Granch, and also created and co-wrote two shows for Italian TV: "Stasera Laura" and "Laura e Paola". Laura has dedicated her life to helping others especially when it comes to children in need. She became a Goodwill Ambassador for the UN World Food Programme, and contributed to fundraising events, concerts, and projects in support of various causes. Among the causes are Chime For Change, Save the Children, Croce Rossa Italiana, ILoveBeirut, OHM Live, One Humanity Live, and International Peace Honors - a global event created by Peace Tech Lab, to recognize and celebrate the commitment of the most influential international activist of our period that were on the front line to transmit messages of peace for a better future - are included. Further fundraising events are the Music Against Child Labour Competition, Amiche per l'Abruzzo, which was a fundraising concert for the victims of the earthquake in the Abruzzo Italian region, and Voices Unidas for Chile. Moreover, she participated in the recording of "Todo para ti", a song written and performed by Michael Jackson for the families of the victims of the September 11th attacks in New York. Laura's latest collaboration in 2020 was with the acclaimed singer-songwriter Diane Warren with the song "Io Sì (Seen)", the main track of Netflix's film "The Life Ahead", which marked the return to the screen of the beloved Italian actress Sophia Loren. "Io Si" went on to receive several awards in 2021 including a Golden Globe in the Best Original Song category, a Hollywood Music in Media Awards in the Best Outstanding Song - Feature Film category, a Satellite Award, a Nastri d'argento, and a nomination to the Oscars, Laura's first-ever nomination to the prestigious award.

Born in Faenza, Italy, Thomas speaks both Italian Spanish and English. Thomas began his modeling, acting career at 10 years of age. He started studying film in Rome at Studio Emme, later continued to attend courses and workshops with directors and casting directors. Thomas was hospitalized for a little over two years at 16 years old, spending several months in isolation. During his stay in the hospital he continued to study cinema, and acting, and when he was released, at 19 years old be auditioned for the Netflix series, "Summertime", and was hired. Soon after, he was taken for a Netflix movie "Sotto il sole di Riccione". At 21, he is taken as the lead in the 11-award-winning short film "Blue as Your Eyes" coming out on prime video. A few months later, he is taken as the protagonist in his first international short film "Window". He is now run by two American managers, Gilbert Bell and Cinda Snow, and an Italian agency, CDA Studio Di Nardo. He still continues his acting training at the Milan Acting Lab with the director Maurizio Rigatti and has already been chosen for a very important project that will start in September 2023.

Andrea Tagliaferri was born in 1977 in Faenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. He is an assistant director and writer, known for Blue Kids (2017), Io Capitano (2023) and Dogman (2018).

Roberto Cimatti was born on 18 July 1954 in Faenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. He is a cinematographer and producer, known for The Wind Blows Round (2005), The Man Who Will Come (2009) and Un giorno devi andare (2013).

Maximilian Nisi was born on 15 September 1968 in Faenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. He is an actor, known for The Stendhal Syndrome (1996), Emergency Treatment (2007) and Milonga (1999).

Maria Pia Timo was born on 15 June 1969 in Faenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. She is an actress, known for Gli amici del bar Margherita (2009), Pinocchio (2019) and Regalo a sorpresa (2013).

Augusto Frassinetti was born in 1911 in Faenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. He was a writer, known for The Giant of Marathon (1959), The Golden Arrow (1962) and Tiko and the Shark (1962). He died on 31 March 1985 in Rome, Lazio, Italy.

Ino Savini was born on 28 February 1904 in Faenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. Ino is known for O Pintor e a Cidade (1956). Ino died on 21 July 1995 in Faenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy.

Guido Guerrini was born on 12 September 1890 in Faenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. He was a composer, known for The Rocket from Calabuch (1956) and Fuente Ovejuna (1959). He died on 14 June 1965 in Rome, Lazio, Italy.

Davide Cassani was born on 1 January 1961 in Faenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy.

Cesare Maltoni was born on 17 November 1930 in Faenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. He died on 22 January 2001 in San Lazzaro di Savena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy.

Pietro Nenni was born on 9 February 1891 in Faenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. He was married to Carmela Emiliani. He died on 1 January 1980 in Rome, Lazio, Italy.

Benigno Zaccagnini was born on 17 April 1912 in Faenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. He died on 5 November 1989 in Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy.

Gaetano Verna was born on 28 July 1900 in Faenza, Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. He was an actor, known for Atto di accusa (1950), Il nido di falasco (1950) and The Bigamist (1956). He died on 16 August 1958 in Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy.

Aglauco Casadio was born in 1920 in Faenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. Aglauco is a writer and director, known for Un ettaro di cielo (1958), Piccolo cabotaggio pittorico (1952) and La ferriera abbandonata (1963).

Vito Ortelli was born on 5 July 1921 in Faenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. He died on 24 February 2017 in Faenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy.

Victoria Marino was born on 19 January 1919 in Faenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. She was an actress, known for Trois de la marine (1957), Inspecteur Sergil (1947) and Adieu Paris (1952). She was married to Bruno Clair. She died on 27 May 2002 in Allauch, Bouches-du-Rhône, France.

Raffaella Reggi was born on 27 November 1965 in Faenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy.