Emanuele Russo Actor

Before the "ABOUT ME" section, please note: My 2024 showreels reflect a body weight 6–7 kg heavier than my current physique. I am committed to updating my reels and self-tapes regularly, and new material will be uploaded monthly.

I am currently working to secure updated headshots without a beard and will upload them as soon as they are available.

My professional CV may not appear typical for an actor of my age. This is due to years dedicated to extensive studies and working experience in the fields of Music, Writing/Directing, and Videomaking. During the 'Covid era,' I spent three years focusing on event management for a Creative Community Project and extensive music touring. Since 2024, I have returned to thoroughly deepening my film acting techniques and work, focusing intensely on achieving the best possible results and relaunching my acting career through dedicated, professional steps.
🌟 ABOUT ME
I am a versatile actor and modern storyteller dedicated to performance research across Cinema, Theatre, and Video Art.

I approach this work because the recreation of life is a game and a rite of transformation, demanding complete focus on one's human experience. It allows me to feel alive in ways often unattainable in daily life. For me, acting is a noble Path of Knowledge: demanding, yet profoundly enriching and often immensely enjoyable.

I bring a broad range of expressive and aesthetic registers to my work, aiming for roles that demand depth and unique perspective. I am particularly drawn to embodying characters with hidden fragilities that conceal an unknown inner power, as well as those who fit into comic-dramatic roles or move within scenarios rooted in magical realism.

My look is often perceived as multi-ethnic, a quality I embrace to embody characters from diverse global backgrounds, lending my voice to compelling stories focused on diversity and social justice.

Unique Skills: I am also an accomplished singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, specializing in traditional and ritual music from around the world. I intentionally include vocal performance excerpts in my material, making me a strong candidate for roles requiring musical or vocal abilities in multiple languages (Italian and English native/fluent, plus several others).
You can find my YouTube channel by typing the name "Emanuel Rashan".

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Overview

NationalityItaly

LanguagesItalian (mother tongue), English (fluent), English – American (fluent), English – British (fluent), Sicilian (good), Arabic – modern standard (basic), Greek (basic)

Born1988, Roma, Italy, Latium

Age range25 - 35

Height183 cm

Ethnic typesArabic, Central & South American Indigenous, Central Asian / Eurasian, Latino / Hispanic, Maghrebian, Multi-ethnic, Near Eastern / Middle Eastern, Roma, South Asian / Indian, Southern European / Mediterranean (dark), Turkish/Kurdish

Place of residenceroma - Latium (Italy), Barcelona - Catalonia (Spain)

Possible accommodationPalermo - Sicily (Italy), berlino - Berlin (Germany), Milano - Lombardy (Italy), Athens - Attiki (Greece), torino - Piemont (Italy), Atene - Attiki (Greece), Samotraki - Anatoliki Makedonia kai Thraki (Greece), Crete - Kriti (Greece), Londra - England (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland), Bologna - Emilia-Romagna (Italy), Lecce - Apulia (Italy), Bari - Apulia (Italy), Matera - Basilicata (Italy)

Real nameEmanuele Russo

MembershipsNuovo IMAIE (Istituto per la Tutela dei Diritti degli Artisti Interpreti ed Esecutori) (Italy)
SIAE Società Italiana degli Autori ed Editori (Italy)
ENPALS - Ente Nazionale di Previdenza e di Assistenza per i Lavoratori dello Spettacolo (Italy)

Work permitEuropean Union

Skills/Talents

Languages Italian (mother tongue), English (fluent), English – American (fluent), English – British (fluent), Sicilian (good), Arabic – modern standard (basic), Greek (basic)

Dialects Latium (native dialect), Romanesco (native dialect), Apulia (fluent), Sicilian (fluent), Campania (good), Basilicata (basic), Crete (basic), Greece (Central) (basic), Tuscany (basic)

Accents Italian (native accent), English (very good), British (good), Campania (Italy) (good), Greek (good), Indian (good), Latin American (good), Lucanian (good), Sicilian (good), Tuscan (good), Apulian (basic), Arabic (basic), Argentinian (basic), Bengali (basic), Calabrian (basic), Lombardian (basic), Marchigiano (basic), New York (basic), Sardinian (basic), Spanish (basic), Umbrian (basic)

Dance Ancient dance (good), Free dance (good), Musical (good), Show dance (good), Butoh (Japan) (basic), Dance improvisation (basic), Dance theatre (basic), Greek dance (basic), Modern dance (basic), National dances (basic), Oriental dances (basic), Period dance (basic)

Singing. A Cappella (very good), Blues (very good), Choral Singing (very good), Folk (very good), Pop (very good), Punk (very good), Rock (very good), Stage singing (very good), Traditional folk (very good), Chanson (good), Funk (good), Gospel (good), Hip hop/rap (good), Jazz (good), Modern (good), Musical (good), Rap (good), Soul (good)

Vocal pitch / Dubbing voice Tenor

Musical instruments Didgeridoo (very good), African Drums (good), Cajón (good), Electric guitar (good), Flute (good), Guitar (good), Percussion (good), Banjo (basic), Bass (basic), Bass guitar (basic), Bağlama (basic), Harmonica (basic), Harp (basic), Mandolin (basic), Sitar (basic), Ukulele (basic), Zither (basic)

Sports Soccer (very good), Aerobics (good), Athletics (good), Badminton (good), Ballsport (good), Canoe (good), Darts (good), Gym (good), Gymnastics (good), Gymnastics (good), Jogging (good), Kayak (good), Marathon (good), Motorbiking (good), Pilates (good), Swimming (good), Table Tennis (good), Abseiling (basic), Acrobatics (basic), Archery (basic), Basketball (basic), Billiards (basic), Boxing (basic), Cycling (basic), Handball (basic), Horseback Riding (basic), Martial Arts (basic), Mountain Biking (basic), Rings (basic), Roller Blading (basic), Rollerskating (basic), Stage fighting (basic), Sword Fighting (basic), Tai Chi Chuan (basic), Tennis (basic), Volleyball (basic), Yoga (basic)

Driving licences / Other permits Driver’s licence car, Driver’s licence scooter

Other Skills Artistic Director, Beatboxing, Clown, Composer, Director, Football Artistry, Impersonator, Improvisation, Narration, Poet, Puppets, Stand Up Comedy, Workshop Director

Appearance

Training

Awards/Nominations

2016 Lady's First Film Festival (Ireland) - Award
for Enea / Silver Lining

CV CV - Television & Streaming CV - Film CV - Theatre CV - Commercials