Francesco Puglisi

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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.


Credits: cinemaitaliano.info

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Francesco Puglisi
25 years
Gendermale
Year of birth2000 (25 years)
Acting age18-31 years
NationalityItalian
Main professionActor
Driver's licensesA1 - Small motorcycles (up to 125ccm), A2 - Motorcycle up to 35 kW, B - Car
Eye colorgreen-brown
Hair colorblack
Height (cm)178
LanguagesItalian(native)English
DialectsSicilian(native dialect)
SportSwimmingWeight trainingCrossFitFitness
DanceHip hopRobotShow danceStreet dance
SingingPopPop songsRock & RollSoul/RnB
Training
Other professional training
2024
Workshop for Actors (Film Acting)
2024
Film Acting Masterclass
2022 – 2024
Theatre Company
2023
Acting Training Workshop
2019
Film Acting Campus
2019
Film Acting Campus
Awards
2024
Best Actor
2024
Best Actor
2023
Best Actor
2023
Golden Actor (nominated)
2023
Best Actor
2023
Best Actor
2023
Best Actor
2023
Best Leading Actor (nominated)
2023
Best Performer
Film
2023 – 2024
The Winner - Il Vincitore picture
The Winner - Il Vincitore (Short film)
Cris (LR)
RaiPlay, Rai Cinema
2023
Il Caso Botanico dei Gemelli La Rosa (Short film)
Domenico La Rosa, Saverio La Rosa (LR)
THEREGISTI STUDIOS
2022 – 2023
Negli Occhi di un Bambino picture
Negli Occhi di un Bambino (Short film)
Ivan (LR)
RaiPlay, Rai Cinema, Reveel
2020 – 2022
La Luna Bugiarda picture
La Luna Bugiarda (Short film)
Ludovico Carrisi (LR)
Theater
2022 – 2025
Ti devi sposare?… Ci penso io!
Dottore (SUP)
2024
Gatta ci Cova
Masuccio (SUP)
2023
La Lupa (di Giovanni Verga) picture
La Lupa (di Giovanni Verga)
Nanni Lasca (LR)
2022
Il Ratto delle Sabine
Emilio Grandi (SUP)