Edoardo Ponti facts for kids

Edoardo Ponti, born on January 6, 1973, is a talented Italian director. He is known for his work in movies and plays. His mother is the famous actress Sophia Loren, and his father was the producer Carlo Ponti Sr.. His brother, Carlo Ponti Jr., is a conductor.

Early Life

Edoardo Ponti was born in Geneva, Switzerland, on January 6, 1973. He grew up in Geneva. His parents are the well-known actress Sophia Loren and film producer Carlo Ponti Sr..

Education

Edoardo went to Aiglon College in Switzerland and finished school in 1990. He then studied at the University of Southern California. In 1994, he earned a degree in English Literature and Creative Writing. Later, in 1998, he got another degree in Film Directing and Production.

Film Career

Edoardo Ponti has directed many films. His first full-length movie was Between Strangers. He wrote and directed this film. It starred his mother, Sophia Loren, along with other famous actors like Mira Sorvino and Gérard Depardieu. The movie was shown at big film festivals in Venice and Toronto. It also won several awards.

In 2011, Ponti wrote and directed a romantic comedy called Coming & Going. He also made a short film for W Hotels called Away we Stay.

In 2012, he directed his first Italian-language film, Il Turno di Notte lo fanno le stelle. He also acted in a movie called Madam Butterfly, playing the main character, Pinkerton.

In 2014, Ponti directed a short film called Voce umana (which means Human Voice). This film also starred his mother, Sophia Loren.

One of his earlier works was a short film called Liv. This film was produced by famous directors Robert Altman and Michelangelo Antonioni. It was shown at the Venice International Film Festival.

Ponti's most recent film, The Life Ahead, was released in 2020 on Netflix. It starred Sophia Loren and other actors like Ibrahima Gueye. This movie was based on a book called The Life Before Us.

Other Projects

Besides films, Edoardo Ponti has also worked in theater. He produced and directed a play called The Lesson. He also adapted and directed a play based on the popular book series Griffin & Sabine.

In 2008, Ponti helped start a website called TakeHollywood.com. This website helps people learn about the entertainment industry from experts.

Personal Life

Edoardo Ponti can speak three languages fluently: English, French, and Italian.

On August 12, 2007, Edoardo Ponti married actress Sasha Alexander in Geneva. They have two children together. Their daughter, Lucia Sofia Ponti, was born in 2006. Their son, Leonardo Fortunato Ponti, was born in 2010.

Filmography

• Aurora (1984)
• Liv (1998)
• Between Strangers (2002)
• Coming & Going (2011)
• Away we stay (2011)
• The Nightshift Belongs to the Stars (2012)
• The Girl from Nagasaki (2013) - Lt. Pinkerton
• Human Voice (Voce umana) (2014) - Director, writer
• The Life Ahead (2020) - Director, writer

See also

In Spanish: Edoardo Ponti para niños