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Giannina Facio
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Facio at the premiere of The Martian in 2015
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Giannina Facio Franco
September 10, 1955 San José, Costa Rica
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| Occupation | Actress, producer |
| Years active | 1984–present |
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| Relatives | Alda Facio Montejo (half-sister) |
Giannina Facio, also known as Lady Scott, is an actress from Costa Rica. She was born on September 10, 1955, in San José. She has appeared in many movies, especially those directed by her husband, the famous British film director and producer Sir Ridley Scott.
Giannina Facio first worked with Ridley Scott on the movie White Squall. They have been partners since the film Hannibal. She played the wife of Russell Crowe's character in two movies: Gladiator and Body of Lies. Since White Squall, Giannina Facio has been in almost all of Ridley Scott's films.
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Early Life and Family
Giannina Facio Franco was born in San José, Costa Rica. Her birthday is September 10, 1955. Her father was Gonzalo Facio Segreda. He was a lawyer, a politician, and a diplomat. Her mother was Ana Franco Calzia.
Giannina has two younger sisters named Ana Catalina and Carla. She also has three older half-siblings from her father's first marriage. Their names are Sandra, Alda, and Rómulo.
Personal Life
Giannina Facio married Sir Ridley Scott in June 2015. They had been together since the year 2000. Besides acting, Giannina Facio also works as a film producer.
Giannina Facio's Film Work
Giannina Facio has worked on many films and TV shows. She is known for both her acting and her work as a producer.
Acting Roles in Movies and TV
Here are some of the movies and TV shows where Giannina Facio has acted:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1984 | Poppers | Lola | |
| 1985 | Miami Vice | Model | Episode: "The Prodigal Son" |
| 1990 | Nel giardino delle rose | ||
| 1990 | Delta Force Commando II: Priority Red One | Juna | |
| 1990 | Vacanze di Natale '90 | Rita | |
| 1991 | L'odissea | Elena di Troia | TV movie |
| 1992 | Nessuno mi crede | Mai | |
| 1992 | Extralarge: Cannonball | Secretary | TV movie |
| 1993 | Torta di mele | ||
| 1996 | Il cielo è sempre più blu | ||
| 1996 | White Squall | Girlschool Teacher | |
| 1997 | No se puede tener todo | Marga | |
| 1997 | G.I. Jane | Girl at the Beach Party | |
| 1998 | Spanish Fly | Antonio's Date #2 | |
| 1999 | The Hunger | Vivica Linders | Episode: "Night Bloomer" |
| 2000 | Gladiator | Maximus' Wife | |
| 2001 | Hannibal | Verger's Fingerprint Technician | |
| 2001 | Black Hawk Down | Stephanie Shughart (uncredited) | |
| 2003 | Matchstick Men | Bank Teller | |
| 2005 | Kingdom of Heaven | Saladin's Sister | |
| 2006 | A Good Year | Maitre D' | |
| 2008 | Body of Lies | Hoffman's Wife | |
| 2010 | Robin Hood | Lady-in-Waiting | |
| 2013 | The Counselor | Woman with Mobile Phone | |
| 2014 | Exodus: Gods and Kings | Jethro's Sister | |
| 2017 | All the Money in the World | Art Dealer's Assistant |
Producing Films
Giannina Facio has also helped make movies as a producer. Here are some films she has produced:
- Matchstick Men (2003) – She was a co-producer for this film.
- Tristan & Isolde (2006)
- Concussion (2015)
- Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House (2017)
- House of Gucci (2021)
See also
In Spanish: Giannina Facio para niños
