Lunetta Savino

Born: 1957-11-02

Birthplace: Bari, Italy

Biography

Lunetta Savino (born 2 November 1957 in Bari, Italy) is an Italian theatre, film, and television actress. She trained at the Scuola di Teatro Alessandra Galante Garrone in Bologna and made her stage debut in 1981 before transitioning to screen roles. Savino gained widespread recognition for her portrayal of Concetta “Cettina” Gargiulo in the long-running TV series Un medico in famiglia (1998–2009) and has since appeared in notable television dramas including È arrivata la felicità, Le indagini di Lolita Lobosco and Libera (2024). Her film work includes roles in Free the Fish (2000), Saturn in Opposition (2007), Loose Cannons (2010), and Diamanti (2024).

Savino has received major recognition for her work, including a Nastro d’Argento and a Globo d’Oro, and has been nominated for the David di Donatello Awards.

Known For

Diamonds
Lino D’Italia - Storia di un itALIENO
Cucciolo
Loose Cannons
Saturn in Opposition
Never Again as Before
Do You See Me?
Grog
Amici Come Prima
Everything Everything Nothing Nothing

Top Movie Credits

Diamonds Eleonora / Lunetta
Lino D’Italia - Storia di un itALIENO Sé stesso
Cucciolo Marisa
Loose Cannons Stefania
Saturn in Opposition Minnie Marchetti
Never Again as Before Madre di Fava
Do You See Me? Michela
Grog Elena
Amici Come Prima Carla
Everything Everything Nothing Nothing Mamma di Frengo