Name: Aria Maria Vittoria Rossa Argento, more widely known as Asia Argento.

Introduction: Asia Argento is a prominent Italian actress, filmmaker, and singer. Coming from a renowned cinematic family, she gained recognition early in her career for her acting roles, particularly in her father’s horror films, before transitioning into directing and other artistic endeavors. She has also been a vocal figure in the #MeToo movement.

Date of Birth: September 20, 1975

Height: 5 ft 6 in (1.67 m)

Place of Birth: Rome, Italy

Family:

• Parents:
  • Dario Argento (father): Renowned Italian film director, producer, and screenwriter, particularly known for his work in the giallo (Italian mystery thriller) and horror genres.
  • Daria Nicolodi (mother): Italian actress, frequently starred in Dario Argento’s films.
• Spouse(s):
  • Michele Civetta (married 2008; divorced 2013)
• Partners:
  • Morgan (Marco Castoldi; 2000–2006)
  • Anthony Bourdain (2016–2018)
• Children: Asia Argento has two children:
  • Anna Lou Castoldi (daughter, with Morgan, born 2001)
  • Nicola Giovanni Civetta (son, with Michele Civetta, born 2008)
• Siblings:
  • Fiore Argento (half-sister, from her father’s side)
  • Anna Ceroli (half-sister, from her mother’s side; deceased)
• Relatives:
  • Salvatore Argento (paternal grandfather, film producer)
  • Alfredo Casella (maternal great-grandfather, Futurist composer)
  • Claudio Argento (paternal uncle, film producer)

Profession: Actress, filmmaker (director and screenwriter), singer, model, DJ, writer, activist.

Nationality: Italian

Religion: Information not explicitly stated in provided sources.

College or University Attended: Information not readily available; she began her acting career at a young age.

Biography and What Famous For:
Asia Argento was born into a highly influential family in the Italian film industry. Her father, Dario Argento, is a celebrated horror director, and her mother, Daria Nicolodi, was a prominent actress. She began her acting career at a remarkably young age, making her debut in 1985 at nine years old. She quickly became a fixture in Italian cinema, often appearing in her father’s films, such as Trauma (1993) and The Stendhal Syndrome (1996), which showcased her intense and absorbed acting style.

By her early twenties, Argento had already garnered significant critical acclaim in Italy, winning two David di Donatello awards (Italy’s equivalent of the Oscars) for Best Actress for her roles in Perdiamoci di vista (1994) and Compagna di viaggio (1996).

Beyond acting, Argento expanded her artistic pursuits into directing and writing. In 1994, she directed two short films, “Prospettive” and “A ritroso,” and later directed documentaries about her father and filmmaker Abel Ferrara. In 2000, she made her feature directorial and screenwriting debut with Scarlet Diva, a semi-autobiographical film that explored the darker side of the film industry. She gained wider international recognition for her acting in Hollywood films, notably the action thriller xXx (2002) alongside Vin Diesel, and later in Sofia Coppola’s Marie Antoinette (2006) and George A. Romero’s Land of the Dead (2005).

In recent years, Asia Argento has also become well-known for her activism. In October 2017, she was one of the first women to publicly accuse Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault, becoming a prominent figure in the #MeToo movement. Her powerful statement at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival further solidified her role as a voice for victims of sexual harassment and abuse in the entertainment industry. She has also faced her own controversies, including allegations of sexual assault by former child actor Jimmy Bennett, which she has denied.

Her career reflects a diverse artistic talent, encompassing acting across various genres, directing her own cinematic visions, and engaging in public discourse on important social issues.

Have participated:

• Film Roles (Selected):
  • Sogni e bisogni (1985)
  • Zoo (1988)
  • The Church (1989)
  • Trauma (1993)
  • Perdiamoci di vista (1994)
  • The Stendhal Syndrome (1996)
  • Compagna di viaggio (1996)
  • The Phantom of the Opera (1998)
  • xXx (2002)
  • Land of the Dead (2005)
  • Marie Antoinette (2006)
  • Transylvania (2006)
  • Boarding Gate (2007)
  • Mother of Tears (2007)
• Directorial Works:
  • Prospettive (short film, 1994)
  • A ritroso (short film, 1994)
  • Documentary on Dario Argento (1996)
  • Abel/Asia (documentary on Abel Ferrara, 1998)
  • Scarlet Diva (feature film, 2000)
  • The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things (feature film, 2004)
• Literary Works:
  • I Love You Kirk (novel, 1999)
• Music: Released music albums and singles.
• Activism: Prominent figure in the #MeToo movement, speaking out against sexual assault and harassment in Hollywood.
• Awards:
  • David di Donatello Award for Best Actress (for Perdiamoci di vista, 1994)
  • David di Donatello Award for Best Actress (for Compagna di viaggio, 1996)
  • Grolla d’oro award (for Compagna di viaggio, 1996)
  • Received recognition at various film festivals for her directing.