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Edoardo Ponti Biography

Updated On 30 Dec, 2022 Published On 21 Aug, 2017
Edoardo Ponti
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Date of Birth :
Age : 51 years old
Family Name : Ponti
Birth Country : Switzerland
Birth Sign : Capricorn

Relationship short Statistics of Edoardo Ponti

What is Edoardo Ponti marital status ? ( married,single, in relation or divorce): Married
How many children does Edoardo Ponti have ? (name): 2 Children
Is Edoardo Ponti having any relationship affair ?: No
Is Edoardo Ponti Gay ? No

Edoardo Pinto is a famous Italian director better known for the movie Human Voice, and Away We Stay. He is the co-founder of TakeHowllywood.Com, which is an online service. He is also a writer, producer, and actor. One of his successful movies was Between Strangers, which earned him different awards and nominations, including the best first-time filmmaker award from the Newport Beach Film Festival and the award of merit from the Los Angeles Italian Film Festival.

Early Life and Education

Edoardo Pinto was born on 6th January 1973, in Geneva, Switzerland. He is the son of actress Sophia Loren and producer Carlo Pinto, Sr. He grew up with his brother, Carlo Pinto.

Edoardo Pinto was born on 6th January 1973, in Geneva, Switzerland. SOURCE: Instagram

He attended Aiglon College in Switzerland and completed his school education in 1990. He earned a degree in English Literature and Creative Writing from the University of South California in 1994.

Later, he obtained a master's degree in Film Directing & Production from the University of South California School of Cinema and Television.

Career

Edoardo Pinto began his career as a writer and director. His first written and directorial movie was Between Stranger in 2002. The film starred Sophia Loren, Mira Sorvino, Deborah Kara Unger, Pete Postlethwaite, Julian Richings, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Malcolm McDowell, and so on. 

Edoardo began his career as a writer and director. His first written and directorial movie was Between Stranger in 2002. SOURCE: Instagram

It premiered at the Venice and Toronto International Festivals and also won five Genie Awards nominations, the Canadian equivalent to the Academy Award. He won the best film-time filmmaker award from the Newport Beach Film Festival and recognition of merit from the Los Angeles Italian Film Festival.

He then wrote and directed a romantic comedy movie, Coming & Going and Away we Stay, which premiered in London. His appearance followed it in Michel Comte's directorial debut, a film adaption of Madam Butterly.

Further, he directed his first Italian-language movie, II Turno di Notte lp Fanno le stele, written by Erri de Luca. The movie's cast included Nastassja Kinski, Enrico Lo Ver, and Julian Sands.

Apart from this, he has directed and written an opera with renowned Polish composer Zbigniew Preisner entitled Requiem for my Friend, for which he received a platinum record award from Warner Bros. 

Moreover, he has co-founded TakeHollywood.com, an online service for those who want to enter the world of show business, from A-list actors, producers, casting directors, managers, and agents.

Personal Life

Edoardo Pinto married actress Sasha Alexander on 11th August 2007. The wedding ceremony was held in the city of Geneva. The husband and wife are blessed with two children: Lucia Sofia Pinto and Leonardo Fortunato Pinto.

Besides that, he knows different languages and can fluently speak English, French and Italian. He works under the mentorship of filmmaker Michelangelo Antonioni.

Net Worth

Edoardo Pinto is a successful writer and director in the Hollywood industry. He is one of the highest-paid directors for 2017, with an estimated net worth of $20 million. He ranked No. 1 on People With Money's top 10 highest-paid directors for 2017.

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Edoardo Ponti Married

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First Marriage with Sasha Alexander

Edoardo Ponti is married to Sasha Alexander since 2007. Shasha is better known for her role in Yes Man and He's Just Not That Into You. The husband and wife are still together and living a happy married life with their two children: Lucia Sofia Pinto and Leonardo Fortunato Pinto.

Edoardo Ponti Children

DAUGHTER : Lucia Sofia Ponti

Mother: Sasha Alexander

Born on 12th May 2006, Lucia Sofia Ponti is the elder daughter of Edoardo Ponti and Sasha Alexander.

SON : Leonardo Fortunato Ponti

Mother: Sasha Alexander

Born on 20th December 2010, Leonardo Fortunato Ponti is the younger son of Edoardo Ponti and Sasha Alexander.

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