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Gianluca Zoppa

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Gianluca Zoppa
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Born in Milan, Italy, Mr. Zoppa has called Asia home since 1994. He began his acting career in Beijing in 2017, where he quickly discovered his passion for the craft. Motivated to refine his skills, he enrolled at The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute in West Hollywood, Los Angeles. Upon completing his studies, he returned to China, where he contributed to numerous feature films, short films, and TV series.

Gianluca Zoppa is a rising Italian actor known for his captivating screen presence and dedication to complex, gritty roles. With a knack for portraying intense, layered characters, Zoppa brings a unique edge and authenticity to each performance. His ability to immerse himself fully into a role-balancing emotional depth with raw physicality-has garnered him attention in the action and crime drama genres, where he delivers a magnetic, compelling energy.

As he continues to take on challenging parts, Zoppa's versatility and intensity promise to make him a memorable force in contemporary cinema. His most memorable performances include his roles in The Suitcase Man (2024), Luca (2020), Too cool to kill (2022), Wolf Pack (2022), Ping Pong: The Triumph (2023), The Eight Hundred (2020).

In November 2019, he financed and produced his debut short film, Luca, which was completed in July 2020. The following year, in May 2020, he financed and produced his second short film, Jing, finished in April 2021. In January 2021, he took on his first leading role in the independent film The Suitcase Man, which was completed in February 2024. In March 2024, Zoppa developed the story of and co-wrote his first feature film I Don't Want To Be Like You.
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      • 40 wins & 39 nominations total

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    Known for

    I Don't Want to Be Like You
    I Don't Want to Be Like You
    • Father Enzo
    • Alex
      The Suitcase Man
      The Suitcase Man
      • Lory Serafini
        Luca (2020)
        Luca
        8.8
        Short
        • Luca Milani
        • 2020
        Jing (2021)
        Jing
        Short
        • Marcello
        • 2021

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        • Jiao Yang Si Wo
          • Master Duran
          • In Production
          • TV Series
        • I Don't Want to Be Like You
          • Father Enzo, Alex
          • Pre-production
        • Silent Love
          • Post-production
        • Damn Box
          • Giovanni Per Bene
          • In Production
          • Short
        • The Suitcase Man
          • Lory Serafini
          • Completed



        • Xian Li in A Love Never Lost (2025)
          A Love Never Lost
          7.7
          TV Series
          • (2021)
          • 2025
        • Drug Stamps (2023)
          Drug Stamps
          6.0
          • Drug Dealer
          • 2023
        • Shen Hai Wei Ji (2023)
          Shen Hai Wei Ji
          5.5
          • Terrorist
          • 2023
        • Zhong Guo ping pang zhi jue di fan ji (2023)
          Zhong Guo ping pang zhi jue di fan ji
          6.4
          • Vieri
          • 2023
        • Andy Lau, Xuejian Li, Jing Wu, Yi Sha, and Yanmanzi Zhu in The Wandering Earth 2 (2023)
          The Wandering Earth 2
          6.7
          • Italian Priest (voice)
          • 2023
        • One Heart in the World (2022)
          One Heart in the World
          TV Series
          • George C. Marshall
          • 2022
        • Ray Lui, Eric Tsang, and Long Chen in Drug Stamps (2022)
          Drug Stamps
          • Drug Dealer
          • 2022
        • Wolf Pack (2022)
          Wolf Pack
          4.8
          • Shamseddin Zoda
          • 2022
        • Zhe ge sha shou bu tai leng jing (2022)
          Zhe ge sha shou bu tai leng jing
          6.1
          • Gangster Boss
          • 2022
        • Guang Zhou Shi San Xing (2022)
          Guang Zhou Shi San Xing
          TV Series
          • Rich Businessman
          • 2022
        • Wen tian (2021)
          Wen tian
          TV Series
          • Colin Hanks
          • 2021
        • West Lake Dream (2021)
          West Lake Dream
          • Andrea
          • 2021
        • Xing Chen Da Hai (2021)
          Xing Chen Da Hai
          8.4
          TV Series
          • Andrew
          • 2021
        • He ping zhi zhou (2021)
          He ping zhi zhou
          TV Series
          • Military
          • 2021
        • Jing (2021)
          Jing
          Short
          • Marcello
          • 2021

        Writer



        • I Don't Want to Be Like You
          • story, co-writer
          • Pre-production
        • Damn Box
          • Writer
          • In Production
          • Short



        • Jing (2021)
          Jing
          Short
          • Writer
          • 2021
        • Luca (2020)
          Luca
          8.8
          Short
          • original story
          • 2020

        Director



        • I Don't Want to Be Like You
          • Director
          • Pre-production



        • Jing (2021)
          Jing
          Short
          • Director
          • 2021
        • Luca (2020)
          Luca
          8.8
          Short
          • Director
          • 2020

        Videos6

        GZ artistic acting showreel Feb. 2024 3* 1
        Demo Reel 2:57
        GZ artistic acting showreel Feb. 2024 3* 1
        "The Suitcase Man" trailer
        Demo Reel 1:24
        "The Suitcase Man" trailer
        "The Suitcase Man" trailer
        Demo Reel 1:24
        "The Suitcase Man" trailer
        Gianluca Zoppa intro video
        Demo Reel 0:46
        Gianluca Zoppa intro video
        Official Trailer
        Trailer 1:43
        Official Trailer
        Wolf Pack
        Trailer 0:56
        Wolf Pack
        Too Cool to Kill
        Trailer 1:43
        Too Cool to Kill

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          • Finding the Silver Lining in Gianluca Zoppa's short, Luca
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        • Born
          • May 1
          • Milan, Italy
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