Leonardo Balestra

Studio Lamia Management
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Leonardo Balestra

Studio Lamia Management
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Actor in film and theatre, with experience in Italian and international productions. My film credits include "A Gangster Movie" (A. Bernardi), "558" (A. Spadolini, P. Bartolucci), and "Viene da dentro" (A. Spadolini). In theatre, I wrote and performed in shows such as "La Cena" and "La Concertante" (E. Landim), which were staged at prestigious venues in Italy and abroad, including cultural capitals such as Rio de Janeiro, Paris and Izmir. Alongside my acting work, I collaborate as an acting coach, supporting actors and directors in preparing roles and managing creative processes during rehearsals and on set.

Studio Lamia Management
Emanuela Corsello
+39 333 185 8886
studiolamiamanagement@gmail.com
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Leonardo Balestra
Bologna (IT)
Gendermale
Place of birthAncona, Italy
NationalityItalian
Main professionActor
Working permitsEuropean Union (EU-27)
AssociationsArtisti 7607 (Italia)
SpecializationsDubbing actor, Singer
Driver's licensesB - Car
Eye colorlight blue
Hair colordark blond(e)
Height (cm)173
LanguagesItalian(native)English
DialectsEmilian-RomagnolNeapolitanRomanesco(native dialect)Standard American EnglishStandard British English
AccentsItalian
InstrumentsGuitarPiano
SportRugbySwimmingAlpine skiingFitnessFreedivingInline skatingMountain bikeRunningSkateboardSoccerStiltwalkingTable tennisRock climbing
DancePerformanceScenicImprovisation danceMime
PitchBaritone
SingingA cappellafolk song
Special skillsAudio dramaStorytellerComposing
Training

Since 2015, I have undertaken advanced acting training across workshops, masterclasses and international residencies, working with artists such as Erdem Şenocak, Cesare Ronconi & Mariangela Gualtieri, Roberto Latini, Mario Biagini, Maria Luisa Abate, Chiara Guidi, Anna Gesualdi & Giovanni Trono, Spiro Scimone & Francesco Sframeli, Agata Tomšič & Davide Sacco, Mario Barzaghi and Sankar Lal Sivasankaran Nair, Stefano Tè, Stefano Cenci & Oscar De Summa.

Other professional training
2019 – 2023
Finestre sul Giovane Teatro XI, XII, XIV
2019
Workshop with Erdem Şenocak
2017 – 2019
Workcenter of Jerzy Grotowski & Thomas Richards
2019
Workshop with Cesare Ronconi & Mariangela Gualtieri
2018
Workshop with Roberto Latini
2017
Workshop with Maria Luisa Abate
2017
Workshop with Mario Biagini
2016
Workshop with Chiara Guidi
2016
Workshop with Anna Gesualdi & Giovanni Trono
2016
Workshop with Spiro Scimone & Francesco Sframeli
2016
Workshop with Agata Tomšič & Davide Sacco
2016
Workshop with Mario Barzaghi & Sankar Lal Sivasankaran Nair
2016
Workshop with Stefano Tè
2015
Workshop with Stefano Cenci & Oscar De Summa
Film
2024 – 2026
A Gangster Movie picture
A Gangster Movie (Cinema film) In development
Leading Role
Alex Bernardi C12X Studios Alex Bernardi
2024
558 picture
558 (Short film)
Leading Role
A. Spadolini & P. Bartolucci COMBO / El Garaje A. Spadolini & P. Bartolucci
2024
Viene da dentro picture
Viene da dentro (Short film)
Supporting Role
Antonio Spadolini Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Antonio Spadolini
2024
Wunderkammer. La camera delle meraviglie picture
Wunderkammer. La camera delle meraviglie (Experimental film)
Narrator (OTH)
Alex Bernardi C12X Studios Alex Bernardi
Theater
2025
La Concertante picture
La Concertante (Drama)
Leading Role
Eduardo Landim Hospites Teatro Leonardo Balestra, Chiara Comis, Roberto Giani, Federica Benini, Eduardo Landim, Laura Astarita
2021 – 2025
La Cena picture
La Cena (Drama)
Leading Role
Eduardo Landim Hospites Teatro Leonardo Balestra, Chiara Comis, Roberto Giani, Eduardo Landim
2024
Súbito! picture
Súbito! (Other)
Leading Role
Eduardo Landim Hospites Teatro Leonardo Balestra, Chiara Comis, Roberto Giani, Laura Astarita, Federica Benini, Eduardo Landim
2024
O Jantar Brasiliano picture
O Jantar Brasiliano (Drama)
Leading Role
Eduardo Landim Hospites Teatro Leonardo Balestra, Chiara Comis, Roberto Giani, Laura Astarita, Federica Benini, Eduardo Landim
2023
Giardini d'Infanzia picture
Giardini d'Infanzia (Drama)
Leading Role
Eduardo Landim Hospites Teatro Leonardo Balestra, Chiara Comis, Roberto Giani, Laura Astarita, Federica Benini, Eduardo Landim
Other
2023
Non ci capiamo più - Florilegio picture
Non ci capiamo più - Florilegio (Music video)
Alessandro Panzeri Florilegio / Specter Film Collective
2023
Oltre - Souly G picture
Oltre - Souly G (Music video)
S. Miles & E. Landim Souly G / Sayrus Miles