Elia is an Italian actor and lifelong Shakespeare enthusiast who is determined to make acting his full-time career. With a background in stage fighting, boxing, and over a decade of competitive swimming, he brings strong physicality and discipline to his craft. He also practices yoga, can perform handstands, and has a creative side shaped by his love for video games, particularly The Last of Us, God of War, and Red Dead Redemption across consoles from the PS1 to Xbox One.

A graduate of St Mary’s University, Elia’s hobbies include chess and theatre. He is passionate about history and geography and would use his platform to advocate for social and political causes, with a particular focus on improving the education system and teacher training. James Dean is his inspiration, and if given the chance to style a shoot, he would draw on 1950s aesthetics infused with Cold War and Korean War themes, capturing the idea of a world being reborn.

Though often misinterpreted as intimidating due to his height, Elia is naturally relaxed and approachable. He takes pride in having quit smoking, his one regret and has worked hard in building both muscle and a strong circle of friends. He describes himself as generous and values keeping a healthy mind, knowing how easily overthinking can make situations worse.

Elia is also a model and plays the piano, previously played the trumpet, and has a deep appreciation for film and literature. Among his favourites are Whiplash, Rebel Without a Cause, and Herman Melville’s Moby-Dick. Guided by the motto, “Our biggest fear is not to be small, it’s to be great,” he embraces ambition with humility. He is also great with children, having once worked as a child entertainer and even a clown .

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