When the movie “Clone” was shown on our television screens several years ago, many were perplexed: what kind of unknown beauty is playing Jadi? The actress who brilliantly embodied the image of the Moroccan rebel is Giovanna Antonelli.
Actress Biography
This Brazilian film and theater actress, producer, television presenter and model was born in Rio de Janeiro on March 18, 1976. Her famous opera singer G. Prado was her father. Giovanna's mother, Suley Antonelli, was a professional ballet dancer. It is not surprising that such a gifted child appeared in such a creative family . The future actress Giovanna Antonelli from a young age shone on the school stage. And at the age of 11 she played in an amateur theater. Her television debut took place at the age of 14. She was offered the role of the leading popular show Clube da Criança. At 18, she began acting in TV shows. Fans of Brazilian “soap operas” after watching “Clone” recalled that the actress who played Jadi had already “lit up” on our screens. And it was in her first telenovela - the unforgettable Tropicana.
Career development
Until her most starring role - Zhadi - the actress starred in various TV shows, not all of which were successful. From 1992 to 2000, she starred in eight telenovelas: “Decide for You” (1992), “Tropicanka” (1994), “New Hercules” and “Big Ambush” (1995), “Chica da Silva "(1996)," The Summer of Our Secret "(1998)," The Power of Desire "(1999)," Family Ties "(2000). In 1998, her film debut took place. She starred in the romantic comedy B. Barrett "Bossanova."
Filmography of Giovanna in recent years
Despite the constant work in various projects, the young actress could not get into the echelon of the first stars of Brazilian cinema. The long-awaited success came to her after the role of the prostitute Kapitu in the popular series “Family Ties”, which was filmed in 2000. After the great success of the telenovela Manuel Carlos, she was unexpectedly offered the role of Jadi. The actress did not even imagine how popular the series “Clone” (2001) would become worldwide. He was shown in 30 countries of the world, which brought Giovanna Antonelli world fame.
From that moment various proposals fell upon her. Unfortunately, among them there was no role similar to Jadi. The actress, despite all her efforts, remained in everyone's memory as a rebellious Moroccan. In addition to numerous series, Giovanna starred in such feature films as The Overwhelming (2002), Mary, Mother of the Son of God (2003), The Fortuneteller (2004), and The Supporting Account (2007). ), Budapest (2009), Shiku Xavier (2010), SOS: Women at Sea (2013). Of the most famous series of recent years, in which Giovanna was noted, it is worth noting such as “The House of Seven Women” (2003), “Color of Sin” (2004), “Seven Sins” (2007), “Three sisters ”(2008),“ Living a Life ”(2009),“ Brazilians ”and“ One Kiss ”(2011),“ George the Victorious ”(2012).
Work in the series "Clone"
Filming in the series required the actress maximum effort. Thanks to her innate talent as a dancer, she achieved outstanding success in oriental dance choreography. Due to the frequent travels and the abundance of Moroccan robes, it was very difficult for all participants in the filming process. But most often it was Giovanna Antonelli who moved in the frame. "Clone" - a series in which she was a real diamond, mesmerizing look. It was her love story that attracted millions of viewers to this telenovela.
Personal life of Giovanna Antonelli
It is sad, but the actress largely repeated the fate of her character in the series "Clone". She officially married twice. However, she gave birth to three children from two civil husbands. The first official husband of Giovanna was the famous businessman Riccardo Medina, whom the actress met at school. They lived together for only 4 years and broke up in 2001. Her second husband (civilian) was none other than the lead actor in the TV series Clone, Murilo Benicio. The close relationship between them began on the set. After this collaboration, they decided to live together and announced it on one of the popular television shows. Fans of the "Clone" were simply happy for their favorite actors. In 2005, a son was born to a star couple, who was named Pietro. Unfortunately, some time after the birth of the first-born, Giovanna and Murilo announced their separation. In 2007, the actress got married again. This time, her choice was a businessman from the United States of Italian origin Roberto Locasio. A magnificent wedding was played in the homeland of the groom. Giovanna wanted to move to her husband in the USA, but Murila Benicio did not give her permission to export their common child abroad. And in this life episode, the connection with the screen image of Zhadi is visible. The actress fought for a long time in the courts for her right to move, but eventually divorced her American husband. Today, Giovanna is not alone. She lives with director Leonard Nogeiro. After they met on the set in 2009, the following year, she became the mother of two charming daughters (Sofia and Anthony). Despite the presence of common children, the couple is not in a hurry to legitimize their relationship.