Deva Cassel, daughter of Monica Bellucci and Vincent Cassel, makes her cinematic debut in La Bella Estate ("The Beautiful Summer"). The French-Italian model, known for her work with Dolce & Gabbana, steps into acting with upcoming projects, including a Netflix series.
Deva Cassel, the 20-year-old daughter of Italian actress Monica Bellucci and French actor Vincent Cassel, is stepping into the spotlight with her cinematic debut in Italian movie La Bella Estate. Known for her work as a model, Deva Cassel is now adding acting to her growing portfolio.
Her first film, La Bella Estate ("The Beautiful Summer"), premiered in Italy in 2023 and has just reached French cinemas. Directed by Laura Lucchetti, the film is an adaptation of Cesare Pavese’s novel. Set in 1938, it follows Ginia, a young woman from the Italian countryside, as she moves to Turin and meets Amelia,played by Deva Cassel, a free-spirited artist’s model who inspires and captivates her.
Deva Cassel describes her experience working on the film as “one of the most surprising, interesting, fun, profound, and enriching of my life.” Her performance has already drawn attention, signaling the start of a promising acting career.
In addition to her debut, Deva Cassel is set to appear in the Netflix mini-series Il Gattopardo (“The Leopard”), directed by the same filmmaker, Laura Lucchetti. Based on Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa’s novel, famously adapted by Luchino Visconti in 1963, the series will feature Deva Cassel as Angelica Sedara, the role originally played by Claudia Cardinale. A first glimpse of the series, consisting of six episodes, was recently unveiled.
Deva Cassel’s filmography will also include Bethlehem, an upcoming project by Mexican director Alejandro Monteverde, featuring Ben Mendelsohn, Gael García Bernal, and Sam Worthington.
Before acting, Deva Cassel had already built an impressive career in modeling. Following in her mother’s footsteps, she became a global ambassador for Dolce & Gabbana at just 14, starring in campaigns and walking runways for the iconic brand. She has also graced the covers of top fashion magazines, including Vogue, Elle, and Harper’s Bazaar.
Having grown up between Paris and Rome, Deva Cassel combines French sophistication with Italian passion. With her natural talent, elegance, and striking resemblance to her mother, she is set to leave a mark not only on the fashion world but also in cinema. As her acting career takes off, Deva Cassel is quickly becoming a name to watch, bridging her modeling roots with a new artistic journey on the silver screen.
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