Born in 1972, Mastandrea began his career some 20 years later by accident. He accompanied a friend to an audition and ended up landing a part in the film when the director saw him. Since then, he’s been working non-stop, appearing in nearly 50 movies in just 15 years. Just watch him perform and you’ll see why. To say that Mastandrea has a strong on-screen presence is an understatement. He grabs and takes ownership of his scenes in way that comes across as effortless to the viewer. His performances are very intense and dramatic as he gives 100% in every role he chooses. What sets Mastandrea apart from other actors is the diversity of those roles. For example, in Daniele Vicari's 2001 blockbuster hit, " Velocita Massima" ( Maximum Velocity ) , a film about the culture of street racing, Mastandrea takes on the role of Stefano, a mechanic who rebuilds engines to be used in races. His role shows the sides of being a young guy involved in ...
100+ YEARS OF THE GREAT ITALIAN MOVIEMAKERS