Acting
Andrea Arru
Andrea Arru is a talented Italian actor and model, recognized primarily for his compelling performances in film and television. He gained widespread acclaim for his role as Pietro Maggi in Netflix's teen drama series *Di4ries* (2022) and as the younger version of Diabolik in the action-packed film *Diabolik: Who Are You?* (2023).
Arru's career began in 2014 when he ventured into modeling, making an impression on the runway at Pitti Immagine Bimbo for brands like Il Gufo and Armani Junior. His transition to acting was marked by a significant debut in 2020, where he portrayed Pino Gambassi, the titular "glass boy," in *Glassboy*, directed by Samuele Rossi. He also appeared in *Calibro 9* that same year.
His talent has not gone unnoticed; he received the Young Actor Award at the Maratea Film Festival in 2022 and was honored with a Special Award at the Rec Film Festival in Rimini in 2023 for his heartfelt representation of youth. Additionally, he was recognized with the Generation G Award at the SediciCorto Film Festival and the Capri Italian Rising Star Actor of the Year Award at the Capri Hollywood Film Festival.
Continuing to build on his success, Arru portrayed Michele Straziota in the Canale 5 series *Storia di una famiglia perbene* (2021) and made a guest appearance in the Canadian series *That Dirty Black Bag*. In 2023, he took on the role of Christian Todi in *Il ragazzo dai pantaloni rosa*, solidifying his status as a rising star in the entertainment industry.
