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Eleonora Gaggero was born on 20 November 2001 in Genova, Italy. She is an actress and writer, known for How to Grow Up Despite Your Parents (2016), Dreams and Out of My League (2020).

Elena Arvigo was born on 28 April 1974 in Genova, Italy. She is an actress and production designer, known for Eat Pray Love (2010), Zombie (2020) and Una vita in cambio (2017).

Nicola Siri was born on 20 September 1968 in Genova, Italy. He is an actor, known for Il maresciallo Rocca (1996), The Scent of the Night (1998) and The White Devil (2019).

Luis Alfredo Garavito Cubillos is considered to be Columbia's worst serial killer. Between 1992 and 1998, he killed more than 200 children between the ages of 8 and 13 and one boy who was 16. His crimes only came to light after a four-hour confession. Columbian authorities knew they had an issue, but with the lack of communication between authorities, several other serial killers operating at the same time (such as Pedro Alonso Lopez), and an already higher murder rate, it was difficult to catch Garavito. Child abuse is also a major problem in Columbia, and an estimated 35,000 boys and girls under the age of 18 work as prostitutes. Kids are often trafficked for sexual exploitation and are often the victims of paramilitaries and guerillas.

Garavito was born on January 25, 1957, in Genova, Columbia. He reportedly suffered abuse from his father and multiple neighbors. He was an alcoholic, and empty bottles of the cheapest brand of local schnapps were often found next to the bodies of his victims. He traveled around a lot, which is not uncommon in poorer countries, so it never raised suspicions, and he may have killed boys in Ecuador as well.

Garavito was meticulous about choosing his victims, and often bought them juice or cake in a local shop so he could size them up. Once he decided the boy would do, Garavito asked him to take a walk, offered to pay him for help, or offered drugs or other favors. Garavito targeted boys from the lowest social status; boys who worked as street vendors to support their families or who were addicted to drugs. More often than not, he lured the children away in the daytime, usually before 10 a.m., from crowded parts of the city such as local markets. He then took them to a predetermined killing place: a hill covered in vegetation that was located off the road and right outside of town, purportedly so he could see if anyone was coming. There, he would tie them up, torture and rape them, then kill them by either slitting their throat or decapitating them.

Garavito used different disguises to lure in his victims. He would appear as a street vendor, a bum, a priest, whatever the situation called for. Most of his crimes were committed on or around weekends because that was when most kids hung around the market place. He subdivided his killing place into sectors, killing one child per sector. He never buried the bodies, and often times mutilated the boys' genitals. He kept the passport photos of the boys he killed as trophies and a calendar with cryptic notes listing his victims.

Garavito was arrested on April 22, 1999, after attempting to rape a boy, who was lucky enough to get away. He was identified by a homeless man and several taxi drivers who turned him over to local authorities. Garavito was found guilty for the murder of 160 boys and given a sentence of 2,600 years. But because of Columbian law, which was reformed in 2000, he could not be given the death penalty (it was eliminated in 1910) or be imprisoned for more than 40 total years. Also, Garavito has cooperated with law enforcement and helped them find the bodies of his victims, which might lead to his early release.

Although Garavito may be released after serving only 22 years of his sentence, his time in prison will not be pleasant. Columbian prisons are extremely harsh. They have problems with severe overcrowding and dangerous sanitary and health conditions. In some prisons, the prisoners have to pay to eat, drink, sleep on a mattress, wash clothes, or make telephone calls. Inmate on inmate violence is also a major issue, and some prisoners pay protection fees to other inmates or corrupt guards. Garavito is kept separate from the prison's main population for fear that he will be murdered. It is possible that Garavito could get an extended sentence. A judicial review in 2006 concluded that he has to answer to unconfessed crimes separately. Since they were not included in the previous judicial process, he could be sentenced for those.

Garavito ranks among the top 10 serial killers (throughout time) in number of victims killed.

Alessandro Calza was born on 23 December 1970 in Genova, Italy. He is a director and actor, known for Ciao (2008), Ari Gold: My Favorite Religion (2012) and Tryst.

Lucia Chiarla was born on 29 November 1970 in Genova, Liguria, Italy. She is a writer and director, known for Es geht um Luis (2024), The Chairs Game (2018) and Primavera Duemilaventi (2021).

Edward George Dring was born in Genoa, Italy, in 2005 from British and Italian parentage. He began performing at the local theatre group at age seven and got his first break in 2013 when he was chosen for the role of Luke in the short film Nella Tasca Del Cappotto. The film, directed by Marco Di Gerlando, earned Edward awards for Best Actor at the San Diego International Kids' Film Festival, the Versi di Luce International Film Festival in Modica and the XV Corto Piero Vivarelli Film Festival in Rome. His next role was starring alongside Emilia Clarke, Marton Csokas and Caterina Murino amongst others in the thriller Voice From The Stone which was released in April 2017. His latest role is that of a young Niccolò Machiavelli in Medici: Masters of Florence - The Magnificent which will be released in 2018.

Paolo Kessisoglu was born on 25 July 1969 in Genova, Italy. He is an actor, known for Camera Café (2003), ...e se domani (2005) and Asterix at the Olympic Games (2008). He was previously married to Sabina Donadel.

Stefano is an Italian-born writer and director with a passion for storytelling, currently based in Los Angeles. His diverse background includes growing up in Italy, studying in the UK, and extensive travel throughout Europe and Asia. As a gay immigrant, Stefano brings a unique perspective to his work, drawing from his experiences across different cultures. With a successful career in commercial directing, Stefano is now setting his sights on longer-format media, including film and television, achieving Semifinalist at the ScreenCraft Virtual Pitch (Fall 2023) with the screenplay for his TV pilot #TSMGO, and an Honorable Mention at the New York Screenwriting Awards, as well as placing Quarterfinalist at the ScreenCraft Horror Competition (2024) with his horror feature WOKE. His talent has led him to work with notable figures such as Oliver Hudson and renowned music producer Poo Bear. Stefano's journey is as eclectic as his storytelling, with an interesting twist - he was once a member of a boy band.

Angela Brambati was born on 20 October 1947 in Genova, Italy.

Maurizio Crozza was born on 5 December 1959 in Genova, Italy. He is an actor, known for Treasure Planet (2002), Peggio di così si muore (1995) and All the Moron's Men (1999). He has been married to Carla Signoris since 1992. They have two children.

Enzo Braschi was born on 27 April 1949 in Genova, Italy. He is an actor, known for L'odissea (1991), Urban Animals (1987) and Italian Fast Food (1986).

Alberto Cardone was born on 16 September 1920 in Genova, Liguria, Italy. He was an assistant director and director, known for Ben-Hur (1959), Barbarella (1968) and Wrath of God (1968). He died on 20 October 1977 in Rome, Lazio, Italy.

Livia Giampalmo was born on 14 October 1941 in Genova, Italy. She is an actress and writer, known for Evelina e i suoi figli (1990), Stai con me (2004) and ...e le stelle stanno a guardare (1971). She was previously married to Giancarlo Giannini.

Matteo Molinari was born on 14 March 1966 in Genova, Italy. He is an actor and writer, known for Bad CGI Sharks (2019), Lupo solitario (1987) and The Silence of the Hams (1994).

Ugo Dighero was born on 4 October 1959 in Genova, Italy. He is an actor and writer, known for Brancaccio (2001), Rossella (2011) and Peggio di così si muore (1995).

Pivio was born on 7 June 1958 in Genova, Italy. He is a composer and producer, known for Love and Bullets (2017), We Can Do That (2008) and Song of Napoli (2013). He is married to Carmen Giardina.

Edoardo Viterbori was born in Genoa, Italy on 11/02/98, he is a director and editor. Since 2013 he has worked as an assistant to several independent productions (films, commercials and video clips). In 2014 he directed "The stories of via Carnia", released in Genoa on May 21 of the following year. On 7 November 2015, the "Antonio De Sisto" Foundation awarded him the Olmo prize, category: Cinema and TV. In 2016 he shoots the experimental short film "Rhapsody". Also in 2016 he is engaged on the set of his new film "Oltre il ponte!", Which is presented at the Albatros cinema in Genoa on 26 April 2019. During the month of June 2019 he directed the short film "Acquamara", shot in Anzio, Lazio.

Vittoria Solinas was born on 3 October 1938 in Genova, Italy. She is an actress, known for Sangue chiama sangue (1968), Tangos, the Exile of Gardel (1985) and Le 10 meraviglie dell'amore (1969).

Paolo Calissano was born on 18 February 1967 in Genova, Italy. He was an actor, known for Double Team (1997), Vento di ponente (2002) and La ragazza di Cortina (1994). He died on 28 December 2021 in Rome, Lazio, Italy.

Donatella Canepa was born on 6 March 1992 in Genova, Liguria, Italy. She is a music artist and composer, known for Donatella Canepa: Arctic Land (2023).

Adela Carboné was born in 1890 in Genova, Liguria, Italy. She was an actress, known for Amanecer en Puerta Oscura (1957), Segundo López, aventurero urbano (1953) and Camarote de lujo (1959). She died on 10 August 1960 in Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain.

Gianni Ansaldi was born in 1959 in Genova, Italy. He is an actor and writer, known for Beniamino Gad - Alle soglie dell'incubo (1994), Portagli i miei saluti... avanzi di galera (1993) and Time for Loving (1983).

Fanny Cadeo was born on 11 September 1970 in Lavagna, Genova, Italy. She is an actress, known for Croce e delizia (1995), Gli inaffidabili (1997) and Una milanese a Roma (2001).

Guido Santi began working in film in Italy. He was a pupil of director Ermanno Olmi in a group called "Ipotesi Cinema". His first short film Concertino was co-directed with his life time friend Marco Simon Puccioni and was produced by RAI the Italian public broadcaster. Puccioni and Santi then moved to the US attending two separate film school, Puccioni studied at CalArts, while Santi was admitted to the University of Southern California where he took a master's degree in film production. After the degree he went on to produce TV specials and documentaries and teaching filmmaking in US film schools. Together with his companion Tina Mascara he co-founded "Asphalt Stars Productions".

Santi became friend with Don Bachardy in 1992, Christopher Isherwood's life long partner. Santi eventually shot the successful documentary Chris & Don, which was released in 2008.

Santi taught Film Aesthetics and History of Cinema at the College of the Canyons in Santa Clarita, California, where he died suddenly on February 4, 2019 due to a heart attack on the first day of College of the Canyon's Spring Semester