As Valentine’s Day approaches, audiences can fulfill their romantic comedy needs with a new Netflix movie called, La Dolce Villa, which includes a small cast of wonderful stars. The story of La Dolce Villa begins with Olivia, a young woman who goes out on a limb and purchases a crumbling Italian villa, hoping to fix it up herself. Her father, Eric, is immediately concerned by his daughter’s actions and travels all the way to Italy to put a stop to it. However, against his will, Eric begins to discover the romantic energy of Italy.

La Dolce Villa is a heartwarming and relaxing romantic comedy, and a big part of its allure is its strong cast of actors. Every member of La Dolce Villa’s cast brings an exciting new element to the story, from Olivia’s youthful ambitions to Eric’s upтιԍнт worries. Although the movie has very low stakes, the actors manage to keep audiences invested by being entirely dedicated to their roles and stories. All in all, La Dolce Villa is a quick and satisfying watch, and its cast has everything to do with that.

Scott Foley As Eric

Date Of Birth: July 15, 1972

• Active Since 1995

Scott Foley was born in Kansas City, Kansas. He got his start in acting in 1995 when he started taking on minor roles TV series such as Sweet Valley High and Step by Step. Eventually, Foley earned his breakthrough when he took on the role of Cliff Elliot in five episodes of Dawson’s Creek. From there, he took on bigger and better projects, from Felicity and Grey’s Anatomy to the Scream franchise, the latter of which earned him a Teen Choice Award nomination. In La Dolce Villa, Foley plays Eric, a no-nonsense kind of man who is hesitant about love.

Violante Placido As Francesca

Date Of Birth: May 1, 1976

• Active Since 1993

Violante Placido was born in Rome, Italy to actor and director, Michele Placido and actress Simonetta Stefanelli. In her first on-screen role, she appeared alongside her father in the Italian crime film, Quattro Bravi Ragazzi. She continued taking small film roles until 2002, when she earned the leading role in the movie, Soul Mate. Since then, Placido has mostly acted in Italian films and series, like 2009’s Moana, but she has also starred in a few American projects, such as Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance and Transporter: The Series. Placido plays Eric’s love interest, Francesca, in La Dolce Villa.

Maia Reficco As Olivia

Date Of Birth: July 14, 2000

• Active Since 2017

Maia Reficco is an American-Argentine actress who was born in Boston, Mᴀssachusetts, and later moved to Buenos Aires, Argentina. Coming from a family of musicians, Reficco was able to enter the entertainment industry via Claudia Brant, an Argentine musician who connected her with Nickelodeon Latin America. Reficco quickly earned her breakout role as Kally in Kally’s Mashup. In the intervening years, she has taken on roles in projects such as Netflix’s Do Revenge and 2022’s Pretty Little Liars. Reficco has also appeared on Broadway in Hadestown. In La Dolce Villa, she plays Olivia.

Giuseppe Futia as Giovanni

Date Of Birth: 1996

• Active Since 2021

Giuseppe Futia is a model and actor who was born in Calabria, Italy. Futia’s career first began in modeling, and eventually transitioned into film in 2021. So far, Futia has appeared in four on-screen projects: Still Out of My League, Backstage: Dietro Le Quinte, U.S. Palmese, and La Dolce Villa. In La Dolce Villa, he takes on the role of Giovanni, who is Olivia’s love interest.

La Dolce Villa Supporting Cast & Characters

Who Else Is In La Dolce Villa

Simone Luglio as Nino: Italian actor Simone Luglio portrays the character Nino in La Dolce Villa. He has previously appeared in the movie Martin Eden, as Silvestro.

Tommaso Basili as Bernardo: In the role of Bernardo is Tommaso Basili, who has made a name for himself in Italian and American projects such as Ferrari and Here After. He is also set to appear in Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints.

Daniel Panzironi as Matteo: Another Italian actor, Daniel Panzironi, plays Matteo in La Dolce Villa. This is his first feature film role, and his third on-screen project ever, following the TV series, Signora Volpe and La Storia.

Nunzia Schiano as Left Antonia: Nunzia Schiano portrays Left Antonia in La Dolce Villa. Within her impressive resume, the actress is best known for appearing in Lolita Lobosco, Welcome to the South, and Dogman.

Luisa De Santis as Middle Antonia: The role of Middle Antonia was played by Luisa De Santis. Another well-established actress, De Santis has appeared in Letters to Juliet, The Son’s Room, and Another Life.

Lucia Ricalzone as Right Antonia: To finish out the Antonias, the final actress is Lucia Ricalzone. Ricalzone has mostly starred in Italian films like Tutte Lo Vogliono, yet more recently, she took on the role of Grandma in Donald Glover and Maya Erskine’s Mr. & Mrs. Smith.

Giselle Gant as Zola: In the role of Zola is Giselle Gant. Before appearing in La Dolce Villa, she appeared in projects such as Anacostia and The Cuzzin M Show.

Madior Fall as Cesare: Another model-turned-actor to appear in La Dolce Villa is Madior Fall, who plays Cesare. Previously, Fall starred in the TV series, Viola and Zero.

Jenny De Nucci as Donata: Actress Jenny De Nucci plays Donata in La Dolce Villa. In the past, she has appeared in the 2023 film, Phobia, and the TV series, Don Matteo.

Mitch Salm as Larry Longo: American actor Mitch Salm portrays Larry Longo in La Dolce Villa. Salm has previously appeared in Love in the Villa and Mafia Mamma. He is also set to appear in 2025’s Another Simple Favor.

Melanie Neu as Tracey Longo: Before taking on the role of Tracey Longo in La Dolce Villa, Melanie Neu starred in Voyage to Procida, Devils, and The Swarm.

Ettore Nicoletti as H๏τel Concierge: In the role of H๏τel Concierge is Italian actor Ettore Nicoletti. Nicoletti is best known for roles in Arthur, Busman’s Holiday, and Made in Italy.

Lorris Loddi as Provincial ᴀssessor: One of the most celebrated actors within La Dolce Villa’s supporting cast is Lorris Loddi. Some of the biggest тιтles within his filmography include Conclave and La Farfalla Impazzita.

Sinne Mutsaers as Deb Welch: In the role of Deb Welch is Sinne Mutsaers, an actor and director who is best known for The New Pope, In Treatment, and Hard Night Falling.

Angeliqa Devi as Lawyer Soumya: Angeliqa Devi appears in La Dolce Villa as Lawyer Soumya. Previously, she has appeared in projects like Those About To Die, Succession, and Unwanted.

Alessandra Carrillo as Pina: Finally, in the role of Pina, there is Alessandra Carillo. The actress is known for work such as Luna Park.