Biography

Eleonora Pieroni (Ele) is an international model, actress, and TV host born in Italy in Foligno and living in New York for ten years. After an international career in the world of fashion and advertising, she established herself as a film and TV series actress, collaborating with international directors. She has participated in numerous Italian and American productions, distinguishing herself for her artistic versatility and ability to range between dramatic and brilliant roles.

Actress: She has acted in TV series and movies in Italy and the United States, including the acclaimed movie The Contract with Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey, Vincent Spano, and Eric Roberts. She played the nun in Dante with Sergio Castellitto, directed by maestro Pupi Avati. Eleonora played the Bond girl in Quasi Spia with Daniel McVicar (The Bold & the Beautiful). Other movies include L'Oratore with Giorgio Colangeli, State of Consciousness with Hollywood actor Emile Hirsch, and the TV series Paper Empire filmed in Miami and New York, directed by Robert Gillings. Eleonora acted in the acclaimed TV series for Rai1 channel called Costanza, the TV series Stucky for Rai2, in Don Matteo with Terence Hill, and in Una pallottola nel cuore with Gigi Proietti. Eleonora has acted in several short movies and music videos, including the video No me acuerdo, sung by Thalia and Natty Natasha, the music video for IL VOLO & Gente de zona - Noche sin día, and the music video Scusami, filmed in New York for Stefano del Bravo.

TV Host: Ele is also a TV host and presenter for numerous shows and events, including the TV show I-Italy, where she talks about Italian culture and events happening in New York, including Italian stories of people living in the United States. She presented the show with Frank D'Ambrosio, actor known for The Phantom of the Opera, and with Tony Lo Bianco, actor for the Saint Pio Foundation in NY, as well as the Gala dedicated to Maria Callas in NY, broadcasted on Rai channel. Ele is the MC of the festival Italy on Screen Today in New York, where she presents awards to many famous stars like actor Sergio Castellitto, master of photography Vittorio Storaro, Oscar-winning director Paul Haggis, actress Mira Sorvino, and many others. She also presented the Global Short Films Award in Cannes during the Cannes Film Festival and The Italian Movie Award in Naples. Ele writes for her online column, An Italian Girl in New York.

Music: Eleonora recorded an Italian/English cover of Volare by Domenico Modugno, available on iTunes. For this reason, and for her career, she recently received an award in New York as "Ambassador of Made in Italy and Italian culture in New York."

Model: Eleonora is a former Miss World finalist and Miss Mare Blue Italia. She has been featured in advertising campaigns for major fashion brands in Italy and the U.S., published in international media including Vogue America, Vanity Fair, La Sposa, Elle, Lei Style, and Albatros. Eleonora started her career as a model very young, at the age of 16, after winning major beauty contests. She is a model and testimonial for brands such as Roberto Cavalli, Domenico Vacca, Brunello Cucinelli, Pronovias, Ferragamo, Ermanno Scervino, Lacoste, Chopard, Avakian Genève, Cotril, Wella, L'Oréal, and others.

Education: Eleonora graduated in Science of Education and Psychology, cum laude, in Perugia. She also holds an acting degree from the Roberto Rossellini Academy in Rome and from the New York Film Academy. She studied in New York and Los Angeles with Susan Batson (coach of Nicole Kidman) and Larry Moss (coach of Leonardo DiCaprio).
- IMDb mini biography by: Eleonora Pieroni