Luca Calvani has been called a "360 degree artist who puts his passion and talent into everything he does." Born in Prato, Italy, Luca embarked on a successful modeling career during his teen years, working with all of the top names in the world of fashion,¬ including Giorgio Armani. After graduating from college, he moved to New York City, where he studied with some of the best acting coaches and attended the Actors Studio. His Italian background, coupled with his ability to master both French and English, enabled him to work internationally. Among his multiple American TV roles, the two most memorable were on the critically acclaimed, Emmy and Golden Globe winning HBO TV series "Sex and the City," where he starred opposite Alan Cumming and Sarah Jessica Parker, and as the villain Dante Grimaldi on CBS TV's daytime drama "As the World Turns". After his success in America, Luca returned to his Italian roots as an acclaimed guest-star on the popular TV series "Distretto di Polizia. In the Italian cinema, Luca has worked with Dario D'Ambrosi in "Il Ronzio delle Mosche," Lino Capolicchio in "Il Dario di Matilde Manzoni," Ferzan Ozpetek in the award-winning "His Sercret Life" (aka "Le Fate Ignoranti"), and with Giorgio Panariello in "Al Momento Giusto." Luca's film work in America includes the ambitious short "Parallel Passage," directed by Mandi Riggi and sponsored by E-Films which premiered at the 2003 Deauville Film Festival, as well as at the Sao Paulo and Turin Film Fests. Luca's indisputable natural talents include both dramatic and comedic turns. His comic side is highlighted in the French comedy "Absolutement Fabulous" (directed by Gabriel Aghion and produced by Jennifer Saunders), inspired by the spectacularly successful BBC series "Absolutely Fabulous." However, the years 2006-2007 mark the rise of Luca's carrier. He was seen on TV in "The Black Arrow" (aka "La Freccia Nera"), the remake of an Italian movie from Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson's bestseller, and then in the successful sitcom "Cotti e mangiati" on the Raiuno channel, directed by Franco Bertini, co-starring Flavio Insinna and Marina Massironi. Meanwhile, Luca was chosen for the 2006 edition of " Celebrity Survivor" - Honduras, on the Raiuno channel (aka "L'isola dei Famosi"), the most popular reality show in Italy. Luca's sensitive and profound nature mesmerized the audience throughout the country allowing an introspective glimpse of the man behind the actor. It was a triumph by popular demand. After conquering the "island", the frills of stardom and widespread fame has not altered his focus. Luca stays busy splitting his time between the set and the stage. Currently shooting "Due Cuori e un Delitto," directed by Italian Academy Award winner Davide Marengo for Raiuno, co-starring Guido Caprino and Jane Alexander and performing in the stage production of "Sangue del mio Sangue" at the FontanonEstate, on the Roman Summer Theatre in the Park. Looking ahead Luca has been cast to play the lead in the Italian rendition of "The Accomplice" by Rupert Holmes which is set to start touring Italy next year.
