Biography
Who is Margherita Buy?
Early life and education
Margherita Buy was born in Rome, Italy. Her family background includes French and Tuscan roots.
She studied at the Accademia Nazionale d'Arte Drammatica Silvio D'Amico to prepare for her acting career.
How Margherita became famous
The actress gained recognition through her performance in the 1986 film Una grande storia d'amore, directed by Duccio Tessari. Following this, she appeared in projects by Daniele Luchetti, including It's Happening Tomorrow and The Week of the Sphinx.
Her role in The Week of the Sphinx earned her a leading actress award at the San Sebastian International Film Festival. In 1990, she starred in The Station, directed by Sergio Rubini, which led to her first David di Donatello Prize and a Silver Ribbon.
Career highlights
Margherita Buy became a major star in Italian cinema with roles in films like Damned the day I met you. She collaborated with director Giuseppe Piccioni on four movies, including Penniless Hearts and the award-winning Not of this World.
Her work in The Ignorant Fairies earned her a Silver Ribbon for her portrayal of a widow. She received additional Silver Ribbons for her roles in The Best Day of My Life and Caterina in the Big City. Other well-known films include the drama I giorni dell'abbandono and the 2006 Cannes film Il caimano.
Later in her career, she appeared in La sconosciuta, directed by Giuseppe Tornatore, and Commediasexy by Alessandro D'Alatri.
Family and relationships
Margherita married actor and director Sergio Rubini in 1991, though the marriage ended by the middle of the 1990s. The couple has one daughter, Caterina De Angelis, who is also an actress.
She has maintained a long professional presence in the Italian film industry through her work as both an actor and a director.
Birthday and age
Margherita Buy was born on January 15, 1962, which makes Margherita 64 years old today. That birthday falls under the Capricorn sign. Margherita shares the date with 56 other famous people.
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