(Born Nov. 09, 1974) Giovanna Mezzogiorno is an Italian theater and film actress. In 1997 she made her debut in the cinema world. In 2000 and 2001 she worked for international productions alongside with John Malkovich and Gerard Depardieu, but her fame increased greatly after her part in the lucky L'ultimo bacio by Gabriele Muccino. In the latter she acted alongside Stefano Accorsi, who was to be her companion for a long period.