Leila Rusciani

Media Vision Artists IT & UK
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Leila Rusciani

Media Vision Artists IT & UK
About me

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I’m an Italian-Moroccan actress, a Third Culture Kid, and a lifelong globetrotter. My passport was practically my first toy—by the time I turned 17, I had already called six countries home: Pakistan, Egypt, Italy, Belgium, Ecuador, and Haiti. Growing up like this taught me to adapt on the fly, speak five languages (French, English, Spanish, Arabic, and Haitian Creole) like a local, and blend seamlessly into every new culture I landed in.

Curiosity has always been my fuel, so I decided to study Business in Montreal (even though I had never been there before—just keeping up the pattern!). While getting my degree in Economics and Marketing, I spent a year in Miami for an exchange program at FIU, where sunshine and salsa became part of my story too. One thing led to another, and before I knew it, I was back in Haiti as the media manager for Michel Martelly’s successful presidential campaign in 2011. After that, I worked as the International Assistant to the Prime Minister, navigating the world of politics, diplomacy, and high-pressure decision-making.

But no matter how far I wandered, the pull to act never let go. So I took a leap, moved to New York, and trained at the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute. That’s where I dove back into my creative heart. Since then, I’ve built a career in the film industry—both in front of the camera and behind it. My unique blend of skills—from politics to business to storytelling—has led me to produce multiple short films alongside my acting work.

I’m passionate about telling stories that cross cultures, borders, and genres—because that’s the life I’ve lived.


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Leila Rusciani
39 yearsRome (IT)
Genderfemale
Year of birth1986 (39 years)
Acting age31-41 years
Place of birthRome
NationalityItalian
Main professionActor
Housing optionsNew York (US), Paris (FR), Montreal (CA), Weston (US), Miami (US), Rabat (MA), Casablanca (MA), Milan (IT)
Driver's licensesA - Motorcycle, B - Car
Eye colorbrown
Hair colordark brown
Height (cm)170
LanguagesFrench(native)Italian(native)Creole (Haitian)EnglishSpanishArabicGerman
DialectsMoroccan(native dialect)Parisian dialect(native dialect)MexicanQuebecRomanesco
AccentsArabicFrenchIndianQuébécoisRussianSpanish
SportStage combatBoxingMotocrossPole sportsRock climbingShooting (handgun)Volleyball
DanceAfro danceBachataHip hopSalsaDancehall
PitchMezzo-soprano
SingingBluesSoul/RnB
Special skills(cartoon) voice actingImpressionist/ voice impressionist
Training

Two year conservatory Program

Awards
2021
Aprilia Film Festival (Short film)
2021
Strasberg Film Festival (Short film)
Film
2025
Se vuoi restare sola (Music video)
Leading Role
Andrea Walts Glowria Films Andrea Walts and Alberto Laruccia
2021
Bailabamba (Short film)
Caterina (LR)
Andrea Walts Leila Rusciani, SIlvia Morigi, Susan EL Sawi, Gaia Moretti MBIWA Giulia Brunamonti
2017
Long Limousines (Music video)
Girlfriend (GR)
Marcel Simoneau Fedora Production
2015
Raghead (Short film)
Meriem (SUP)
Sebastian Sdaigui Bella Noir Productions Sebastian Sdaigui
2014
Reprieve (Short film)
Diana (SUP)
Lorian James Delman Simonet Productions Lorian James Delman
Television
2020
Skam Italia - Chiudi gli occhi (Series)
Mamma Sana (SUP)
Ludovico Bessegato Cross Production Netflix and Tim Vision Davide Cogni
2020
Skam Italia - Domande Stupidi (Series)
Mamma Sana (SUP)
Ludovico Bessegato Cross Production Netflix and Tim Vision Davide Cogni
2020
Skam Italia - Eclissi totale (Series)
Mamma Sana (SUP)
Ludovico Bessegato Cross Production Netflix and Tim Vision Davide Cogni
2020
Skam Italia - Peccato (Series)
Mamma Sana (SUP)
Ludovico Bessegato Cross Production Netflix and Tim Vision Davide Cogni
Theater
2025
Missed Connections (ou la vie d'un TCK) picture
Missed Connections (ou la vie d'un TCK) (Drama) In development
Many roles (LR)
Augusto Fornari Glowria Films Theatre Archipel d'Avignon Leila Rusciani, Augusto Fornari, Olivier Renaud
2025
Lo Stato delle Cose 2 (Drama)
Ex / Jimena (OTH)
Massimiliano Bruno Teatro Parioli Teatro Parioli Beatrice Campagna, Filippo Maria Macchiusi
2018
Anton e David e poi Tony (Drama)
Harper (OTH)
Duccio Camerini Laboratorio di Arti Sceniche di Massimiliano Bruno Teatro della Cometa