Benedicta Boccoli Height, Age, Boyfriend, Family, Biography

Bio/Wiki
Name Earned	L'artistissima
Profession	Actor
Physical Stats
Height (approx.)	5' 6" (168 cm)
Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Extra Light Ash Blonde
Career
Debut	Play: Blithe Spirit (1992) TV: Pronto, chi gioca? (1986) (Rai 1) Film: Gli angeli di Borsellino (2003) as Emanuela's sister
Personal Life
Date of Birth	11 November 1966 (Friday)
Age (as of 2024)	58 Years
Birthplace	Milan, Italy
Zodiac sign	Scorpio
Nationality	Italian
Hometown	Milan
College/University	Oxford House College, London
Social Media	• Instagram • Facebook
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Unmarried
Affairs/Boyfriends	Maurizio Micheli (actor) (1998 - Present)
Family
Parents	Mother- Cristina Boccoli
Siblings	Brother(s)- 2 • Barnaby Boccoli (executive producer at Fremantle Italia) • Filippo Boccoli (entrepreneur) Sister- 1 • Brigitta Boccoli (actor)

Some Lesser Known Facts About Benedicta Boccoli

• Benedicta Boccoli grew up in Milan.

• She moved to Rome with her family when she was a child.
  

  A childhood picture of Benedicta Boccoli

• Boccoli was just 7 when she decided to become a performer.

• In an interview, she mentioned having only one report card, as studying was not her main focus during her school years.

• In 1987, Benedicta and her sister Brigitta Boccoli appeared on Rai 1’s Saturday night variety show ‘Pronto Topolino?,’ which aired on Rai 1

• Benedicta has appeared in various television shows such as Rai 1’s ‘Domenica In’ (1987), ‘Unomattina’ (1994), and ‘Incantesimo’ (1998).
  

  Benedicta Boccoli in a still from the television show ‘Domenica In’

• In 1989, Benedicta and her sister Brigitta Boccoli took part in the Sanremo Music Festival’s ‘Nuove Proposte’ category with the song ‘Stella,’ which was written by Jovanotti, a singer, songwriter, and rapper.

• Benedicta has acted in various theatrical productions, including ‘Cantando Cantando’ (1993), ‘Can-Can’ (1998), ‘The Tempest’ (2006), ‘L’Appartamento’ (2009), ‘Crimini del Cuore’ (2015), and ‘Les Précieuses ridicules’ (2023-2024).
  

  Benedicta Boccoli as Verona in the play ‘Les Précieuses ridicules’ (2023-2024)

• Her powerful performances in such plays earned her high praise, so much so that actor and director Giorgio Albertazzi gave her the nickname ‘L’artistissima,’ meaning “the ultimate artist.”

• Benedicta has also been praised by major newspapers, including La Stampa, Corriere della Sera, la Repubblica, and La Gazzetta del Mezzogiorno.

• Benedicta Boccoli has been dating actor Maurizio Micheli since 1998. She once considered having children but later realised it was not something she deeply desired, especially since Micheli was not in favour.

• In 2001, Benedicta appeared in the television series ‘La Squadra,’ which aired on Rai 3.
  

  A poster of the television series ‘La Squadra’

• That same year, she appeared in the television series ‘Una donna per amico,’ which aired on Rai 1.
  

  A poster of the television series ‘Una donna per amico’

• In 2006, she participated in Canale 5’s reality show ‘Reality Circus’ along with her sister Brigitta Boccoli.
  

  A poster of the reality show Reality Circus (2006)

• Benedicta played the role of ‘Maria’ in the film ‘Valzer’ (2007).
  

  A poster of the film ‘Valzer’ (2007)

• She has appeared in many other films, such as Lucrezia in ‘Pietralata’ (2008), Patricia in ‘Made in Italy: Ciao Brother’ (2016), Lucrezia Gerli Cao di San Marco in ‘Alle 3 di notte’ (2020), and Commissario Frangipane in ‘Colpevole’ (2024).
  

  A poster of the film ‘Alle 3 di notte’ (2020)

• In 2018, Benedicta Boccoli opened up about her battle with breast cancer. During interviews, Boccoli mentioned how she underwent treatment while continuing to stay active through dance and work.

• Benedicta has also worked as a director for short films like ‘La Confessione’ (2020). In 2023, she directed the short film ‘Come Un Fiore,’ which aimed to raise awareness about breast cancer prevention and promote body acceptance.
  

  Benedicta Boccoli’s Facebook post about working on the short film ‘Come Un Fiore’ (2023)

• In 2024, she played the role of ‘Wanda Camilli’ in the television series ‘Il Paradiso delle Signore,’ which aired on Rai 1.
  

  Benedicta Boccoli (right, as Wanda Camilli), along with Pietro Genuardi (left, as Armando Ferraris) and Nicoletta Di Bisceglie (centre, as Rosa Camilli), in a still from the television series ‘Il Paradiso delle Signore’ (2024)

• In 2025, Benedicta appeared as a contestant on the reality show ‘The Couple – Una Vittoria per Due,’ which aired on Canale 5. She participated in the show with her sister Brigitta Boccoli.
  

  Benedicta Boccoli, along with her sister Brigitta Boccoli, in a still from the reality show ‘The Couple – Una Vittoria per Due’ (2025)

• Benedicta is an avid animal lover and has a pet dog.
  

  Benedicta Boccoli with her pet

• She is a fitness enthusiast and often hits the gym.

• She consumes alcohol occasionally.
  

  Benedicta Boccoli while having wine

• Boccoli does not like being sung ‘Tanti Auguri’ (trans. Happy Birthday) on her birthday and prefers to stay out of the spotlight during those times.

• She is an avid traveller and often shares her travel experiences on social media.
  

  A picture of Benedicta Boccoli from one of her vacations

• Benedicta is a foodie and loves dessert, especially Caprese cake made with almonds and chocolate, just like her grandmother used to make, but without rum.

• Benedicta Boccoli is also a columnist for Il Fatto Quotidiano, where she writes a weekly column titled ‘Cosa resterà’ that reflects on teenage life in the 1980s and 1990s.