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Accomplished stage actor, director and playwright. He made his theatrical studies at the Paolo Grassi Academy of Dramatic Arts in Milan and then launched his stage career touring the theaters of his native Emilia-Romagna before relocating to Paris in 1997 where he became a playwright and stage director as well.

Developed a passion for acting during his childhood, performing scenes with his cousin in his aunt's country mansion.

He's perfectly bilingual: he was born in Milan in Italy (and spent a lot of time in Frassinoro during his early years), but now considers France his home (he moved to Paris in 1997).

Mother, Albertina Capitani, was born in Frassinoro. Father, Giuseppe Panzera, hailed from the Garda Lake area. He took his mother's maiden name.

Double citizen (Italy/France).