Francesco Gheghi (; born 19 August 2002) is an Italian actor. For his role as Luigi Celeste in the film Familia (2024), he won the Orizzonti Award for Best Actor at the 81st Venice International Film Festival.
Early life Gheghi was born in Marino, Lazio. His parents own a pizzeria. He has an older sister. From 2015 to 2020, he attended the Jenny Tamburi drama school in Rome. He graduated from a liceo delle scienze umane in 2021.
Career Gheghi began acting in theater productions at the age of eight. At the age of 14, he made his professional acting debut in the 2018 film Io sono Tempesta by Daniele Luchetti. In 2024, he starred as Luigi Celeste in the film Familia, a role that won him the Orizzonti Award for Best Actor at the 81st Venice International Film Festival.
Personal life Gheghi is a fan of AS Roma.
Acting credits Film Year Title Role 2018 Io sono Tempesta Nicola 2019 My Brother Chases Dinosaurs Giacomo "Jack" Mazzariol 2020 Padrenostro Christian 2022 The Invisible Thread Leone Ferrari Luca Flowing Enrico Morel 2023 Roma Blues Al 2024 Mascarpone: The Rainbow Cake Ricky Familia Luigi "Gigi" Celeste Bare Hands Davide 2025 Fuori Giancarlo Squali Jonah 40 secondi Maurizio 2026 Dio ride Un'altra madre Lorenzo
Television Year Title Role Notes 2022 Michele Television film SuburraMaxima
Theater Year Title Role Theater 2023 Romeo and Juliet Romeo Piccolo Teatro, Milan
Awards and nominations Award Year Category Work Result David di Donatello 2025 Best Actor Familia Nastri d'Argento 2025 Venice International Film Festival 2024 Orizzonti Award for Best Actor
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