Damiano Gavino

Damiano Gavino (born 16 November 2001) is an Italian actor. He is best known for playing Manuel Ferro in the Italian television series Un Professore (2021–present).

Biography
Gavino began his artistic career in 2021 with The Boat, a film directed by Alessandro Liguori where he made a small appearance. He then becomes popular thanks to the role of Manuel Ferro in the Rai 1 series, Un Professore. He then stars in the series Shake, a modern reinterpretation of Shakespeare's Othello, where he plays Leo Adriani. In 2023 he stars in Ferzan Özpetek's fourteenth directorial film, Nuovo Olimpo, in which he has the role of Enea Monti. In 2024, he was cast as the lead in the film of the Italian adaptation of the manga Prophecy by Tetsuya Tsutsui.

Being a graduate of music high school, he can play piano, guitar, double bass and drums.

Gavino is the brother of actress, Lea Gavino, best known for her role as Viola in Skam Italia.

Film

 * The Boat, directed by Alessandro Liguori (2021)
 * Nuovo Olimpo, directed by Ferzan Özpetek (2023)

Television

 * Un professore – serie TV (2021–present)
 * Shake – serie TV (2023)

Awards and nominations

 * 2023
 * Revealing Actor at Ciak D'Oro.
 * 2024
 * Best Duo - International Competition award at Cineuphoria Awards.
 * Special Mention Francesco Nuti Young Revelation 2024 at First Edition Francesco Nuti Award.
 * Zefiro Award at Bellaria Film Festival.