Valerio Lundini (born 11 March 1986) is an Italian comedian, actor, television host and screenwriter.

Life and career

After earning a degree in Literature at the

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and a diploma from the Roman School of Comics, Lundini worked as a writer for radio and TV programs like ''610'' by

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, and ''Programmone'' by

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. In 2020, he co-hosted ''L'altro Festival'', a side show of the

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. That same year, he debuted as the main host of ''Una pezza di Lundini'' on

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. In 2021, he appeared as a guest during the third evening of the

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, performing alongside Fulminacci and Roy Paci in a cover of

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's " Penso positivo". That year, Lundini also released his first book, ''Era meglio il libro'', by Rizzoli. In 2022, he toured with theatrical shows and performed with his band I VazzaNikki, appearing at major events like the ''Concerto del Primo Maggio''. In 2023, he debuted in his first leading role in a feature film, '' The Best Century of My Life'', opposite

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. In 2024, he launched his second show, ''Faccende complicate'', on RaiPlay and later

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Filmography

Television programs

* ''Battute?'' (

, 2019) * ''CCN - Il salotto con Michela Giraud'' (

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, 2020–2021) * ''Una pezza di Lundini'' (Rai 2, 2020–2022) * ''Concerto del Primo Maggio'' (

, 2022) * ''Faccende complicate'' (

, 2024)

Works

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References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Lundini, Valerio 1986 births Living people 21st-century Italian male actors Italian male film actors Italian male comedians Italian screenwriters Italian stand-up comedians Male actors from Rome Comedians from Rome