Gianluca Zoppa Actor
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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Overview
NationalityItaly
LanguagesItalian (mother tongue), English – American (good), English – British (good)
Born1969, Milan, Italy, Lombardy
Age range45 - 75
Height178 cm
Ethnic typesMiddle Europe/Caucasian, Southern European / Mediterranean (fair)
Place of residenceMilano - Lombardy (Italy), Guangzhou (China)
Contact
Via Lecco, 4
20124 Milano
Italy
Skills/Talents
Languages Italian (mother tongue), English – American (good), English – British (good)
Appearance
Age range 45 - 75
Height 178 cm
Build Athletic
Colour of eyes Brown
Colour of hair Salt-and-pepper
Hair style straight short
Twin No
Ethnic types Middle Europe/Caucasian, Southern European / Mediterranean (fair)
Training
Lee Strasberg Theater & Film Institute
Awards/Nominations
2021
OTB - Only The Best International Film Awards (United States of America)
- Award
for Luca Milani / LUCA
2021
OTB - Only The Best International Film Awards (United States of America)
- Award
for Luca Milani / LUCA
2021
OTB - Only The Best International Film Awards (United States of America)
- Award
for Luca Milani / LUCA
2021
OTB - Only The Best International Film Awards (United States of America)
- Award
for Luca Milani / LUCA
2021
New Wave Short Film Festival (Germany)
- Nomination
for Luca Milani / LUCA
2021
OTB - Only The Best International Film Awards (United States of America)
- Nomination
for Luca Milani / LUCA
2021
Roma Short Film Festival (Italy)
- Nomination
for Luca Milani / LUCA
2021
Tokyo International Film Festival (Japan)
- Nomination
for Luca Milani / LUCA
2021
RapidLion Film Festival (South Africa International Film Festival) (South Africa)
- Nomination
for Luca Milani / LUCA
2021
Vancouver Independent Film Festival (Canada)
- Nomination
for Luca Milani / LUCA
2021
Mokkho International Film Festival (Special Jury Award) (India)
- Award
for Luca Milani / LUCA
2021
Mokkho International Film Festival (India)
- Award
for Luca Milani / LUCA
2021
Calcutta International Cult Film Festival (India)
- Award
for Luca Milani / LUCA
2021
Cult Critic Movie Awards (India)
- Award
for Luca Milani / LUCA
2021
Druk International Film Festival (India)
- Award
for Luca Milani / LUCA
2021
Hollywood International Golden Age Festival (United States of America)
- Award
for Luca Milani / LUCA
2021
Istanbul Film Awards (Türkiye)
- Award
for Luca Milani / LUCA
2020
Reale Film Festival (Italy)
- Award
for Luca Milani / LUCA
CV CV - Television & Streaming CV - Film CV - Commercials CV - Other
CV - Television & Streaming
2024
Dear Kuliang
Network/Distributor: American History Channel
Documentary
Biography, Drama, Educational
Chris Humphrey
Directed by
Nathan Sites
Supporting Lead
2022
One Heart in the World
Television series
Period drama, War
Yachun Dong
Directed by
General George C. Marshall
Actor in Episode
2021
13 HONGS
Television series
Period drama
Cao Dun
Directed by
Business Man
Guest Role
2021
ARK PEACE
Television series
Other
Dun Cao
Directed by
Military
Guest Role
2021
THE GREAT AEROSPACE
Television series
Science fiction
Li Zhang
Directed by
Dr. Colin
Supporting Actor
2020
GLORY & DREAMS
Television series
War
Jiang Liu
Directed by
Li Andong - Antonio Riva
Guest Role
2020
IRON BLOOD DRAGON
Streaming - film
Action
Wei Dai
Directed by
Paul Operation Director
Supporting Lead
2020
STAR of OCEAN
Television series
Comedy
Yu Din
Directed by
Andrew
Guest Role
2020
FIRST LOVE AGAIN
Television series
Romance
Yan Wang
Directed by
Hotel Landlord
Guest Role
2020
A LOVE NEVER LOST
Television series
Drama
Wang Wei
Directed by
Shop Owner
Guest Role
2020
CRAZY AGENT FLOWER
Streaming - film
Action, Drama, Martial arts
Zeng Li
Directed by
Organs buyer Mr. Alvano
Supporting Actor
2018
DIPLOMATIC SITUATION
Television series
Period drama
Song Ye-Ming
Directed by
Consul General of Italy in Paris Umberto Vettani
Guest Role
CV - Film
2023
THE SUITCASE MAN
Feature film (cinema)
Drama, Family
Nicholas J. Potter
Directed by
Lory Serafini
Lead
2022
PING-PONG of CHINA
Feature film (cinema)
Drama
Deng Chao, Baimei Yu
Directed by
Vieri
Guest Role
2022
CHINESE SKY EYE
Feature film (cinema)
Science fiction
Ran Hao
Directed by
Dr. Alvaro Argentina's Scientist
Guest Role
2021
TOO COOL TO KILL
Feature film (cinema)
Comedy, Drama
Wenxiong Xing
Directed by
Mafia BOSS
Guest Role
2021
THROUGH THE BEACON
Documentary
War
Hu Yongfang
Directed by
Dr. Norman Bethune
Guest Role
2020
WOLF PACK
Feature film (cinema)
Action, Drama
Michael Chiang
Directed by
Mr. Shamsidinzoda
Guest Role
2020
DRUG STAMPS
Feature film (cinema)
Drama, Gangster
Wang Xiaogang
Directed by
Drug Buyer
Guest Role
2020
GET HOME AT ONE
Feature film (cinema)
Comedy, Drama
Derek Hui
Directed by
Coffee Expert
Small Role
2018
OCEAN RESCUE
Feature film (cinema)
Action, Drama
Shen Dong
Directed by
Terrorist
Guest Role
2018
FOX HUNTING
Feature film (cinema)
Action, Drama
Sun Shu Pei
Directed by
Mr. Miles, Business man
Guest Role
2018
THE WANDERING HEART
Feature film (cinema)
Drama, Science fiction
Frant Gwo & Wu Jing
Directed by
Astronaut in Space
Small Role
2018
THE EIGHT HUNDRED
Feature film (cinema)
Drama, War
Guan Hu
Directed by
Luca Italian Journalist
Supporting Actor
2017
CHINESE PEACEKEEPING FORCES
Feature film (cinema)
Drama
Ning Hai
Directed by
Member of the Commission
Special Extra
CV - Commercials
2018
BELLAGIO
Network/Distributor: Internet
Image film
Commercial, Informative, Other
Lu Chuan
Directed by
Pianist
Small Role
2017
FIGHT FOR TOMORROW
Network/Distributor: Internet
Image film
War
Zheng Yun Hui
Directed by
Arms Dealer
Supporting Actor
CV - Other
2021
JING
Short film
Drama, Family
Gianluca Zoppa
Directed by
Marcello
Supporting Actor
2020
WEST LAKE LOVE DREAM
Short film
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Gao
Directed by
Andrea, Artist Director
Supporting Lead
2020
LUCA
Short film
Drama
Gianluca Zoppa
Directed by
Luca Milani
Lead
2019
SIX HOURS
Short film
Drama
Stanley Kwan
Directed by
Passenger on the Airplane
Small Role
2019
CAPTCHA
Network/Distributor: Internet
Short film
Drama, Horror
Mark Vadim
Directed by
Boss
Supporting Actor
2018
40 years of CHINA TUNNEL
Short film
Drama, Other
Liu Tao
Directed by
Engineer
Supporting Actor
2017
OUT of TOUCH
Short film
Drama
Bobby Murphy
Directed by
Assailant
Bit Player
2017
THE RED DEATH
Short film
Drama
Jason Rotolo
Directed by
Supporting Actor
2017
WHAT IS
Short film
Drama
Ryan Kelly
Directed by
Cook
Supporting Lead
