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Matilda De Angelis

Matilda De Angelis is an Italian actress and singer born in Bologna in 1995.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Matilda De Angelis is an Italian actress and singer born in Bologna on 11 September 1995. She is known for her film debut in Italian Race (2016), her role in The Undoing (2020), and her lead performance in The Law According to Lidia Poët (2023–2024). She has won a David di Donatello and a Nastro d'Argento for her role in Rose Island (2020).

Early life

Matilda De Angelis was born in Bologna, Italy, on 11 September 1995. She is Italian and also pursued a music career alongside acting.

Acting career

She began screen acting in Italian television before making her film debut in Italian Race (2016). Her later roles included Rose Island, The Undoing, The Law According to Lidia Poët, and Citadel: Diana.

Music career

De Angelis is also a singer. She has performed and recorded music, and public sources note involvement with the band Rumba de Bodas and solo releases.

Recognition

Her performance in Italian Race earned a David di Donatello nomination for Best Actress. For Rose Island, she won a David di Donatello for Best Supporting Actress and a Nastro d'Argento. She has since become an internationally visible Italian screen performer.

Key facts

  • Made her film debut in Italian Race (2016), which earned her a David di Donatello nomination for Best Actress.
  • Won a David di Donatello for Best Supporting Actress and a Nastro d'Argento for Rose Island (2020).
  • Appeared in the HBO miniseries The Undoing (2020).
  • Played Lidia Poët in the Netflix series The Law According to Lidia Poët (2023–2024).
  • Starred in the Citadel spin-off Citadel: Diana (2024).
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Canadian context

She has international recognition through streaming series such as The Undoing and The Law According to Lidia Poët, both widely available to Canadian audiences.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Matilda De Angelis?
She is an Italian actress and singer known for work in film, television, and music.
When was Matilda De Angelis born?
She was born on 11 September 1995.
Where is Matilda De Angelis from?
She was born in Bologna, Italy.
What is Matilda De Angelis known for?
She is known for Italian Race, The Undoing, Rose Island, The Law According to Lidia Poët, and Citadel: Diana.
Has Matilda De Angelis won awards?
Yes. Sources report that she won a David di Donatello and a Nastro d'Argento for Rose Island.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matilda_De_Angelis
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, nationality, occupation, film debut, awards, selected filmography.
  2. Wikipedia (French) — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matilda_De_Angelis
    Supports: Born in Bologna, Italian nationality, acting debut, The Law According to Lidia Poët, Citadel: Diana, and 2025 Dracula role.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7006860/
    Supports: Occupation, birth date, early music activity, school, and credits including The Undoing and The Law According to Lidia Poët.
  4. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/matilda_de_angelis
    Supports: Birthday, birthplace, credits including Italian Race, The Undoing, The Law According to Lidia Poët, and Citadel: Diana.
  5. NBC — https://www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/who-is-matilda-de-angelis-olympics-performer-undoing-everything-to-know
    Supports: Italian actress and singer, career overview, Italian Race debut, award recognition, and music career summary.