chere are roles that enter the history of cinema and consecrate those who fill them. I wonder if it will be the same for James Gianniottiprotagonist of Diabolik 2 – Ginko on the attack!, the new film by the Manetti Bros., in which part is pending after the departure of Luca Marinelli. Certainly, television has already consecrated him, thanks to the role of Andrew DeLuca in Grey’s Anatomy.
Who is Giacomo Gianniotti, from the years in Italy to the first films
Gianniotti falls into the category of people who are born with clear ideas. Already as a child he develops a passion for acting, so much so that debut at just 10 years in the film The bomb, with Alessandro Gassmann and Shelley Winters. However, the doors to the show don’t open right away. Indeed, his is a slow ascent, not without dark moments. Italian father and Canadian motherspent his adolescence in Canada, where he studied acting.
At 18 he left high school and decided to return to Italy. He wants to be an actor and see into Rome the right city to make it. These are the years of apprenticeship, in which she dedicates herself to casting and in the evening she works as waiter. Participate as an audience in a program hosted by Goofy Baudo and, while applauding, he dreams of one day being «the guest of an important programme», he declared to very true.
However, the road to success is long and so he decides to return to Canada. “I had a lot of difficulties. I looked around and – when an actor was chosen, ed – there was always a familial connection. Eventually I gave up» he said. “Immediately after making the return ticket to Canada, I got a small part in General medicine».
In Grey’s Anatomy as Andrew DeLuca
It’s 2010, but even this experience doesn’t stir things up. Giacomo is 21 years old and decides to go back overseas permanently. In 2013, the first roles in the series come Beauty and the best, Cooper, Time tremorsfollow in 2014 from reign, The Murdoch Mysteries And Selfies. In the 2015 it’s the turn of Backpackers, Marilyn – The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe and the one that will turn his career around.
Join the cast of Grey’s anatomy as Andrew DeLuca, an Italian-American doctorin which he plays alongside another local actress, Stephanie Spampinatowhich he interprets sister Carina. In a short time, Gianniotti conquers the hearts of viewers and becomes one of the reference characters of the series.
Regarding the debut on the set of the most famous medical drama in the world, he said that he was welcomed with open arms by everyone. In particular, James Pickens Jr.which he interprets Richard Webberwelcomed him on behalf of everyone, a moment before the reading of the script for the episode began.
Giacomo Gianniotti is Andrew DeLuca in “Grey’s Anatomy”. (Getty Images)
From Station 19 to From scratch
His tenure on the series lasted six years. Enough to be appreciated and recognized, but not too much to be crushed by the weight of the character. During the years of Grey’s Anatomyparticipate in the spin off Station 19 and to movies Race – The color of victory And The Cubanreleased in 2016 and 2019 respectively.
Had an experience like voice actor in the Disney movie Luca and recently landed on Netflix with a new series. It’s about From scratch, starring Zoe Saldana and Eugenio Mastrandrea. Here he interprets Giancarlo, an Italian boy whom Amy meets shortly after her arrival in Florence.
Giacomo Gianniotti at the premiere of the Netflix series “From scratch”. (Getty images)
Giacomo Gianniotti is Diabolik 2
Now the debut in Italian cinema. That same cinema which, just over ten years ago, did everything to reject it. Nemo propheta in patria, it is customary to say. In Gianniotti’s case, things turned out differently, but only after he found success elsewhere. A story that is not isolated, unfortunately, which tells of brain drain and talents.
Regarding his Italian years, he recalls: «At a certain point these relatives have to end. It’s the same in America, but one feels that there is more merit there. If you really work hard and show your talent, you get rewarded if you’re lucky». And, in fact, America has rewarded him and now you can finally return to Italy as a protagonist.
“Diabolik 2”, the cast: Miriam Leone, Giacomo Gianniotti, Monica Bellucci and Valerio Mastrandrea. (Getty Images)
Wearing Diabolik’s shoes was “a strong emotion”, he assures. In the guise of the most famous thief in the history of cinema, Gianniotti feels at ease. And he steps out of his comfort zone a bit after years in the reassuring US seriality. In the cast of the film, Miriam Leone, in the role of a magnetic and charming Eva Kantbut also Monica Bellucci and Valerio Mastrandrea, respectively in the role of Duchess Althea of Vallenberg and the Inspector Ginko.
Nichole Gustafson, the American wife
Regarding the private life, Giacomo Gianniotti has been married for three years to Nichole Gustafson, an American make-up artistto. The two are got married in spring 2019, at the Castelli Romani«a special place for me, because I grew up there», said a very true.
As for the first meeting, he explains: «We met in Los Angeleswe had done a photo shoot for Who. She was the makeup artist. I shouldn’t have, but I tried while she was doing my make-up ». From retouching to make-up to choosing a life together, the step is short. On Instagram they show themselves close, happy and in love.
Before meeting Giacomo, Nichole «didn’t know anything about Italy and now it has become like a second home, she loves it. I have taken her to beautiful places and she is always very happy to come back », she concludes. Also, she has one sister, Isabella.
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