Quick Facts
Born:
1955-09-10
Birthplace:
San José, Costa Rica
Credits:
27 Total Roles
Giannina Facio
Acting
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Biography
Giannina Facio (born September 10, 1955) is a Costa Rican actress, who has appeared in a number of films by British film director and producer Ridley Scott. She first worked with Scott in White Squall (1996); since the filming of Gladiator (2000), she has been Scott's partner. The film marked the first of two collaborations with Russell Crowe in which she plays wife to his character (the other being Body of Lies, 2008). Overall, she has acted to date in a total of ten films by Ridley Scott, all of them minor roles/cameo appearances.
Known For
Gladiator
Maximus' Wife
Prometheus
Shaw's Mother
Black Hawk Down
Stephanie Shughart (uncredited)
Hannibal
Verger's Fingerprint Technician
Robin Hood
Lady-in-Waiting
Kingdom of Heaven
Saladin's Sister
Exodus: Gods and Kings
Jethro's Sister
Body of Lies
Hoffman's Wife
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | All the Money in the World MOVIE | Otto Lam's Assistant |
| 2014 | Exodus: Gods and Kings MOVIE | Jethro's Sister |
| 2013 | The Counselor MOVIE | Woman with Mobile Phone |
| 2012 | Prometheus MOVIE | Shaw's Mother |
| 2010 | Robin Hood MOVIE | Lady-in-Waiting |
| 2008 | Body of Lies MOVIE | Hoffman's Wife |
| 2006 | A Good Year MOVIE | Maitre D' |
| 2005 | Kingdom of Heaven MOVIE | Saladin's Sister |
| 2003 | Matchstick Men MOVIE | Bank Teller |
| 2001 | Black Hawk Down MOVIE | Stephanie Shughart (uncredited) |