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

Grog
Diamonds
A Woman of Courage
Saturn in Opposition
Do You See Me?
Cucciolo
Just Married
Loose Cannons
Il fulgore di Dony
An Almost Ordinary Summer

Top Movie Credits

Grog Elena
Diamonds Eleonora / Lunetta
A Woman of Courage Felicia Impastato
Saturn in Opposition Minnie Marchetti
Do You See Me? Michela
Cucciolo Marisa
Just Married Violetta Impanato
Loose Cannons Stefania
Il fulgore di Dony Madre di Marco
An Almost Ordinary Summer Ida