Luca Argentero Biography: Kids, Wife, Films, Awards, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Height, Parents, TV Series

 Luca Argentero is a celebrated Italian actor and former model, known for his roles in films such as Eat Pray Love and Lezioni di cioccolato, as well as the hit TV series Doc – Nelle tue mani.

Rising to fame after placing third on Grande Fratello (Italy’s Big Brother), he’s a beloved star in Italy, admired for his talent and charm.

Profile

• Full Name: Luca Argentero
• Stage Name: Luca Argentero
• Born: April 12, 1978
• Age: 47 years old
• Birthplace: Turin, Piedmont, Italy
• Nationality: Italian
• Occupation: Actor, Former Model
• Height: 183 cm
• Religion: Christianity
• Parents: Guido Argentero and Agata Argentero
• Siblings: Francesca Argentero (sister)
• Spouse: Myriam Catania (m. 2009, div. 2016), Cristina Marino (m. 2021)
• Children: Nina Speranza Argentero, Noè Roberto Argentero
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $3 million to $5 million

Early Life and Education

Luca Argentero was born on April 12, 1978, in Turin. He grew up in nearby Moncalieri with his parents, Guido Argentero, a builder, and Agata Argentero, a housewife, in a supportive family. His ethnicity is Italian, and his religion is likely Christianity, common in Turin, though not explicitly confirmed.

Luca has a sister named Francesca. He attended the Catholic Collegio San Giuseppe for high school, where he excelled academically. Later, he earned a degree in Economics and Commerce from a university in Turin in 2004, balancing his studies with work as a bartender in a local nightclub.

Career

Luca Argentero’s career began in 2003 when he competed on the third season of Grande Fratello (Big Brother Italy), finishing third with 9% of the public vote, which brought him fame. He then modeled for the Italian magazine Max, posing for a sensual calendar. In 2005, he made his acting debut as Marco Tosi in the TV series Carabinieri (seasons 4–6). His film debut came in 2006 with A casa nostra, directed by Francesca Comencini.

In 2007, he starred in Saturno contro by Ferzan Ozpetek and Lezioni di cioccolato by Claudio Cupellini. His role as Giovanni in the 2010 Hollywood film Eat Pray Love, alongside Julia Roberts and Javier Bardem, boosted his international profile. Other notable films include Solo un padre (2008), Diverso da chi? (2009, earning a David di Donatello nomination), and The Legendary Giulia and Other Miracles (2015).

In 2020, he led the wildly popular TV series Doc – Nelle tue mani, which achieved over 30% audience share in Italy and aired globally. He also starred in Disney+’s Le Fate Ignoranti (2022). Since 2012, Luca has been vice president of 1caffe.org, a charity that revives the “pending coffee” tradition. His versatility and charm keep him a top actor in Italy.

Awards & Nominations

• David di Donatello: Nominated for Best Leading Actor for Diverso da chi? (2009).
• Nastro d’Argento: Nominated for Lezioni di cioccolato (2007).
• Ciak d’Oro: Won for Doc – Nelle tue mani (2020).
• Grande Fratello: Finished third in Season 3 (2003).
• Praised for his roles in Eat Pray Love and The Legendary Giulia and Other Miracles.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @lucaargentero
• Facebook: Luca Argentero

Personal Life

Luca Argentero, 47, is married to actress Cristina Marino, whom he wed in 2021 after meeting on the set of Vacanze ai Caraibi in 2015. They have two children: Nina Speranza Argentero (born 2020) and Noè Roberto Argentero (born 2022). He was previously married to actress Myriam Catania from 2009 to 2016.

His height of 183 centimeters adds to his commanding presence on screen. Luca lives in Umbria, Italy, with his family, enjoying a quieter life outside Milan. He’s passionate about fitness, travel, and charity, and serves as vice president of 1caffe org.

Net Worth

Luca Argentero’s net worth is estimated between $3 million and $5 million. His income comes from his acting career, including major films like Eat Pray Love and the hit series Doc – Nelle tue mani. He also earned from modeling for brands like Max and endorsements. His charity work and social media presence enhance his influence, which in turn supports his financial success.

Filmography

• Carabinieri (2005–2007) – Marco Tosi (TV Series, Seasons 4–6)
• A casa nostra (2006) – Supporting Role (Film)
• Saturno contro (2007) – Lorenzo Marchese (Film)
• Lezioni di cioccolato (2007) – Mattia (Film)
• Solo un padre (2008) – Carlo (Film)
• Diverso da chi? (2009) – Piero (Film)
• Il grande sogno (2009) – Libero (Film)
• Eat Pray Love (2010) – Giovanni (Film)
• Le Guetteur (2012) – Supporting Role (Film)
• Bianca come il latte, rossa come il sangue (2013) – Il Prof (Film)
• The Legendary Giulia and Other Miracles (2015) – Diego (Film)
• Vacanze ai Caraibi (2015) – Fausto (Film)
• Sirene (2017) – Salvatore Gargiulo (TV Series)
• Fratelli unici (2014) – Francesco (Film)
• Doc – Nelle tue mani (2020–present) – Andrea Fanti (TV Series)
• Le Fate Ignoranti (2022) – Massimo (TV Series, Disney+)