Francesco Puglisi Actor

Francesco Puglisi (February 2000) is an Italian actor. He is best known for playing the lead role of Ivan in the social short film Negli Occhi di un Bambino (2023).

The film received the "Smile for Work and Social Policies" Award at the International Festival of Social Cinematography Tulipani di Seta Nera (Rome) and was distributed on RaiPlay, Rai Cinema, and the American on-demand streaming platform Reveel.

For this performance, Puglisi received over half a dozen recognitions across Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom, with nominations and awards in the categories "Best Actor", "Best Leading Actor", and "Best Artist".

In 2024, he was once again cast as the lead actor in the dramatic short film The Winner – Il Vincitore, playing the role of Cris. The film was nominated for "Best Short Film" at the 44th edition of the Paladino d’Oro International Sport Film Festival and received dual distribution on RaiPlay and Rai Cinema.

For the role of Cris, a former football player struggling with serious personal issues, Francesco Puglisi received further recognition in Europe and across Asia, including the award for 1st "Best Actor" among Italian short films and 3rd "Best Actor" among international short films.


Source: cinemaitalianoinfo

Overview

NationalityItaly

LanguagesItalian (mother tongue), English (fluent)

Born2000, Italy

Age range17 - 30

Height178 cm

MembershipsNuovo IMAIE (Istituto per la Tutela dei Diritti degli Artisti Interpreti ed Esecutori) (Italy)

Skills/Talents

Languages Italian (mother tongue), English (fluent)

Dialects Sicilian (native dialect)

Accents Sicilian (native accent)

Dance Hip hop (very good), Popping (very good), Show dance (very good), Funky (good)

Singing. Pop (good), Soul (good)

Sports Gym (good), Swimming (good)

Driving licences / Other permits Driver’s licence car, Driver’s licence motorbike, Driver’s licence scooter

Appearance

Training

Awards/Nominations

2024 [Winner] Madrid International Movie Awards: “Best Actor”, for playing “Cris” (Spain) - Award
for Cris / The Winner - Il Vincitore

2024 [Winner] RIFF: Best Actor, for playing "Cris": 1. Special Jury Award "Best Actor" 2. "Best Actor" in Italian Short Films (1st Classified) 3. "Best International Actor" (3rd Classified) (India) - Award
for Cris / The Winner - Il Vincitore

2023 [Nominee] LOGN: “Best Leading Actor”, for playing “Ivan” (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) - Nomination
for Ivan / Negli Occhi di un Bambino

2023 [Nominee] Golden Short Film Festival: “Golden Actor”, for playing “Ivan” (Italy) - Nomination
for Ivan / Negli Occhi di un Bambino

2023 [Winner] Crown International Film Festival: “Best Actor”, for playing “Ivan” (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) - Award
for Ivan / Negli Occhi di un Bambino

2023 [Winner] DPI Film Awards: “Best Performer”, for playing “Ivan” (India) - Award
for Ivan / Negli Occhi di un Bambino

2023 [Winner] Madrid International Movie Awards: “Best Actor”, for playing “Ivan” (Spain) - Award
for Ivan / Negli Occhi di un Bambino

2023 [Winner] Bright International Film Festival: “Best Actor”, for playing “Ivan” (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) - Award
for Ivan / Negli Occhi di un Bambino

2023 [Winner] Festival di Cinema breve Via dei Corti, Concorso Scuole: “Miglior Attore”, for playing “Ivan” (Italy) - Award
for Ivan / Negli Occhi di un Bambino

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