Margaret Mazzantini

Margaret Mazzantini
Born	(1961-10-27) 27 October 1961 (age 62) Dublin, Ireland
Other names	Margaret Donnelly
Citizenship	Italy Ireland
Occupations	Writer actress
Years active	1980–present
Spouse	Sergio Castellitto ​ (m. 1987)​
Children	4, including Pietro Castellitto
Website	http://www.margaretmazzantini.com

Margaret Mazzantini (Italian pronunciation: [ˈmarɡaret mattsanˈtiːni]; born 27 October 1961) is an Italian-Irish writer and actress. She became a film, television and stage actor, but is best known as a writer. Mazzantini began her acting career in 1980 starring in the cult horror classic Antropophagus, she has also appeared in television and theatre. As a successful writer, her novels include Non ti muovere (Don't Move) which was adapted into the namesake film and is directed by her husband Sergio Castellitto and stars Penélope Cruz. Her career as a writer and actress has earned her several awards and nominations including Campiello Awards, a Golden Ticket Award, and a Goya Award.