Lorenza Izzo facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lorenza Izzo
Izzo in 2019
Born	Lorenza Francesca Izzo Parsons (1989-09-19) September 19, 1989 (age 35) Santiago, Chile
Alma mater	University of the Andes Lee Strasberg Institute
Occupation	Actress model
Years active	2011–present
Spouse(s)	Eli Roth ​ ​ (m. 2014; div. 2019)​ Sophie Tabet ​ (m. 2023)​

Lorenza Francesca Izzo Parsons was born on September 19, 1989. She is a talented actress and model from Chile. You might know her from movies like Aftershock (2012) and Knock Knock (2015). She also appeared in the well-known film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019).

Early Life and Moving to the U.S.

Lorenza Izzo was born in Santiago, Chile. Her mother, Rosita Parsons, is a famous Chilean model. Lorenza also has Italian family roots from her father's side. Her younger sister, Clara Lyon Parsons, is also a model.

When Lorenza was twelve, she moved to Atlanta, USA. Her father was studying for his Ph.D. at Georgia Institute of Technology there. It was a big change for her.

Overcoming Challenges

Lorenza faced some challenges when she first moved. She was sometimes teased because of her strong Chilean accent. But she quickly learned to speak English without an accent. She says watching the movie Blue Crush (2002) many times helped her. She became a big fan of the movie's star, Kate Bosworth.

Her Journey in Acting and Modeling

In 2007, Lorenza was studying journalism at the University of the Andes in Chile. At the same time, she was also modeling. She then moved to New York City to focus on acting. There, she studied at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute.

First Steps in Acting

Her first acting role was in 2010. It was in an independent film called Instrucciones para mi funeral (Instructions for my Funeral). This movie was a graduation project for director Sebastián Radic.

Modeling Success

Lorenza's modeling career became very successful in 2011. She and her mother were invited to São Paulo Fashion Week. There, they met the famous model Gisele Bundchen. This meeting led to Lorenza becoming the new face of Colcci, a Brazilian fashion company.

In the same year, Lorenza also appeared in a Chilean comedy film. It was called Que pena tu boda [es] (Sorry About Your Wedding). The film was directed by Nicolás López.

Moving to Los Angeles

By 2012, Lorenza had acted in one commercial film. Three more movies were also about to be released. These included Que pena tu familia, Aftershock, and The Green Inferno. After this, she moved to Los Angeles.

In Los Angeles, she quickly got small parts in TV shows. These included Hemlock Grove.

Starring Roles

In 2015, Lorenza starred in the movie Knock Knock. She acted alongside famous actors like Keanu Reeves and Ana de Armas. This was her second horror film directed by Eli Roth. The movie was filmed in Santiago, Chile.

Personal Life

Lorenza Izzo married American actor and director Eli Roth on November 8, 2014. Their wedding took place on a beach in Zapallar, Chile. They met through a friend, director Nicolás López. This happened while they were working on the film Aftershock in 2012.

At first, Eli Roth did not know Lorenza could speak English. She had a small role in the movie. But when he found out she spoke English very well, he gave her a main role. They spent a lot of time together during filming. Lorenza and Eli Roth later divorced in 2019.

In 2023, Lorenza Izzo married writer and director Sophie Tabet.

Filmography

Film

Television

Awards and Nominations

See also

In Spanish: Lorenza Izzo para niños