Giannina Facio, originally from Costa Rica, is a renowned actress and producer. She gained fame for her role as Russell Crowe’s wife in the iconic film ‘Gladiator’. Starting her career in the mid-1980s, she has acted in numerous Italian, American, and Spanish productions. Throughout the past three decades, Facio has collaborated extensively with her husband, acclaimed director Ridley Scott, appearing in almost all of his films. In addition to her acting prowess, she has also produced notable films such as ‘Concussion’ and ‘Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House’, alongside Scott. Their upcoming project, ‘Gucci’, featuring Lady Gaga, is eagerly anticipated.
Quick Facts
- Name: Giannina Facio Franco
- Age: 68 Years, 68 Year Old Females
- Family:
- Spouse/Ex-: Ridley Scott
- Father: Gonzalo Facio
- Mother: Ana Franco Calzia
- Born Country: Costa Rica
- Occupation: Actresses
- Nationality: American Women
Career
Giannina Facio began her career in the mid-1980s, appearing in the Spanish movie ‘Poppers’ and an episode of the American crime drama TV series ‘Miami Vice’. In the early 1990s, she worked in various Italian and English movies and TV movies such as ‘Nel giardino delle rose’, ‘Vacanze di Natale ’90’, ‘I tre moschettieri’ (The Three Musketeers), ‘L’odissea’, ‘Nessuno mi crede’, ‘Extralarge: Cannonball’, and ‘Torta di mele’. Towards the end of the decade, she appeared in more Italian, Spanish, and English movies, including ‘Il cielo è sempre più blu’ and ‘No se puede tener todo’. However, her most significant work during this time was in the 1996 American feature film ‘White Squall’, directed by her future husband, Ridley Scott. This marked the beginning of a long association between Ridley Scott and Giannina Facio. She has since played minor or cameo roles in most of his movies, with a few exceptions. In 1997, she appeared in another Ridley Scott directed film, ‘G.I. Jane’. She also worked in an episode of the British/Canadian television horror anthology TV series ‘The Hunger’, which was co-produced by Scott Free Productions, co-owned by Ridley Scott and his brother Tony.
In the 21st century, Giannina Facio landed the most famous role of her career in Ridley Scott’s ‘Gladiator’. She played the role of the Spanish wife of Maximus Meridius, portrayed by Russell Crowe. The movie was a huge success and won numerous awards. Facio’s performance, although small, garnered attention and appreciation. She reunited with Russell Crowe in the 2008 movie ‘Body of Lies’. In addition to these films, she appeared in a variety of other movies, including ‘Hannibal’, ‘Black Hawk Down’, ‘A Good Year’, ‘Matchstick Men’, and ‘Kingdom of Heaven’. In the last decade, she featured in movies like ‘Robin Hood’, ‘Prometheus’, ‘The Counselor’, and ‘Exodus: Gods and Kings’. Her most recent release was in 2017, titled ‘All the Money in the World’.
Throughout her career, Giannina Facio has collaborated with Ridley Scott not only as an actress but also as a producer. She has produced films such as ‘Matchstick Men’ (2003), ‘Tristan & Isolde’ (2006), ‘Concussion’ (2015), and ‘Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House’ (2017). The couple is currently producing the film ‘Gucci’, based on the Gucci family murder, which is set to release in 2021 and stars Lady Gaga in the lead role.
Family & Personal Life
Giannina Facio was born on September 10, 1955, in San Jose, Costa Rica. She is the daughter of Ana Franco Calzia and Gonzalo Facio Segreda. Her father, who passed away in 2018, was a well-known Costa Rican lawyer, politician, and diplomat. In 2015, she married Ridley Scott, making her his third wife.