Leonardo Balestra

Leonardo Balestra

Studio Lamia Management (Main agency)
Emanuela Corsello
+39 333 185 8886
studiolamiamanagement@gmail.com
open agency on Filmmakers

About me

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.

Information

Place of birth
Ancona, Italy
Height (cm)
173
Weight (in kg)
70
Eye color
light blue
Hair color
dark blond(e)
Hair length
Medium
Place of residence
Bologna (IT)
Nationality
Italian
Languages
Italian(native)English
Dialects
Emilian-RomagnolNeapolitanRomanescoStandard American EnglishStandard British English
Accents
Italian
Instruments
GuitarPiano
Sport
RugbySwimmingAlpine skiingFitnessFreedivingInline skatingMountain bikeRunningSkateboardSoccerStiltwalkingTable tennisRock climbing
Dance
PerformanceScenicImprovisation danceMime
Main profession
Actor
Specializations
Singer, Dubbing actor
Singing
A cappellafolk song
Special skills
Audio dramaStorytellerComposing
Pitch
Baritone
Driver's licenses
B - Car

Credits

Professional background

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

Finestre sul Giovane Teatro XI, XII, XIV
Workshop with Erdem Şenocak
Workcenter of Jerzy Grotowski & Thomas Richards
Workshop with Cesare Ronconi & Mariangela Gualtieri
Workshop with Roberto Latini
Workshop with Maria Luisa Abate
Workshop with Mario Biagini
Workshop with Chiara Guidi
Workshop with Anna Gesualdi & Giovanni Trono
Workshop with Spiro Scimone & Francesco Sframeli
Workshop with Agata Tomšič & Davide Sacco
Workshop with Mario Barzaghi & Sankar Lal Sivasankaran Nair
Workshop with Stefano Tè
Workshop with Stefano Cenci & Oscar De Summa

Film

A Gangster Movie (Cinema film) In development
Leading Role Alex Bernardi Producer: C12X Studios Written by: Alex Bernardi
558 (Short film)
Leading Role A. Spadolini & P. Bartolucci Producer: COMBO / El Garaje Written by: A. Spadolini & P. Bartolucci
Viene da dentro (Short film)
Supporting Role Antonio Spadolini Producer: Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Written by: Antonio Spadolini
Wunderkammer. La camera delle meraviglie (Experimental film)
Narrator (OTH) Alex Bernardi Producer: C12X Studios Written by: Alex Bernardi

Theater

La Concertante (Drama)
Leading Role Eduardo Landim Producer: Hospites Teatro Written by: Leonardo Balestra, Chiara Comis, Roberto Giani, Federica Benini, Eduardo Landim, Laura Astarita
La Cena (Drama)
Leading Role Eduardo Landim Producer: Hospites Teatro Written by: Leonardo Balestra, Chiara Comis, Roberto Giani, Eduardo Landim
Súbito! (Other)
Leading Role Eduardo Landim Producer: Hospites Teatro Written by: Leonardo Balestra, Chiara Comis, Roberto Giani, Laura Astarita, Federica Benini, Eduardo Landim
O Jantar Brasiliano (Drama)
Leading Role Eduardo Landim Producer: Hospites Teatro Written by: Leonardo Balestra, Chiara Comis, Roberto Giani, Laura Astarita, Federica Benini, Eduardo Landim
Giardini d'Infanzia (Drama)
Leading Role Eduardo Landim Producer: Hospites Teatro Written by: Leonardo Balestra, Chiara Comis, Roberto Giani, Laura Astarita, Federica Benini, Eduardo Landim

Other

Non ci capiamo più - Florilegio (Music video)
Alessandro Panzeri Producer: Florilegio / Specter Film Collective
Oltre - Souly G (Music video)
S. Miles & E. Landim Producer: Souly G / Sayrus Miles