Fabrizio Colica (born 6 July 1991) is an Italian actor and comedian.
Fabrizio Colica | |
|---|---|
| Born | 6 July 1991 (age 33) |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, comedian |
| Years active | 2013–present |
Career
editFabrizio Colica began his career together with his brother Claudio, creating the comedy duo Le Coliche ("The colics") and publishing short videos on social media about various everyday topics, pop culture and life in Rome.[2] Their skits went viral and started to gain recognition beyond Rome.[3][4] In 2013, he was part of the cast of the TV series Roles.[5]
In 2015, he landed his first leading role in the drama Our Last.[6] Subsequently, he had supporting roles in the films Rainbow: A Private Affair by the Taviani brothers in 2017, and Good Gals by Michela Andreozzi in 2019.[7]
In 2018, he took part with his brother Claudio at the Rai 2 reality game show Pechino Express; after his brother's injury, he continued the competition in pairs with Tommy Kuti, ultimately finishing in second place.[8][9] In 2021, the duo published their first autobiographical book, Come il mal di pancia, with illustrations by comic artist Giacomo Bevilacqua.[10][11]
In 2024, Colica starred in the Amazon original film Still Fabulous and in Michela Giraud's directorial debut Flaminia.[12]
Personal life
editIn 2019, on his birthday, Colica came out as gay and announced that he was in a relationship with Giacomo Visconti.[13] They married on 10 July 2021.[14][15]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Our Last | Fabrizio | Lead role |
| 2017 | Rainbow: A Private Affair | Leone | |
| 2018 | La profezia dell'armadillo | Vampire guy | |
| 2019 | Good Gals | Paco | |
| 2024 | Still Fabulous | Stefano | |
| Flaminia | Dr. Marini |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Roles | Gabriele | Web series |
| 2018 | Maxi: Il grande processo alla Mafia | Gianni | TV miniseries; main role |
| 2022 | So Wine So Food | Quinto | TV miniseries; 5 episodes |
Works
edit- Claudio Colica; Fabrizio Colica (2021). Come il mal di pancia. La storia vera di due fratelli per sbaglio. Milan: Mondadori Electa.
References
edit- ^ Giovanna Tedde (15 July 2021). "Chi è Fabrizio Colica, youtuber de Le Coliche, dal successo al coming out (e al matrimonio)". Donna Glamour.
- ^ Max Pucciarello (15 May 2018). "Le Coliche: «Roma? La amiamo, ma a volte è una gran rottura di sanpietrini...»". Corriere della Sera.
- ^ Giusy Dente (25 June 2021). "Le Coliche, i fratelli Claudio e Fabrizio si raccontano: 'Non siamo solo ignoranza'". Fanpage.it.
- ^ Claudia Casiraghi (27 May 2021). "Le Coliche, la nostra video intervista (semiseria) ai fratelli del web". Vanity Fair.
- ^ "Ludovico Di Martino: dalle web series 'Roles' al corto 'Invisibile'". Ciak. 8 May 2015.
- ^ "Nuovo cinema web: 'Il nostro ultimo'". Ciak. 6 November 2015.
- ^ "Brave Ragazze, il cast del film con Michela Andreozzi e Ambra Angiolini". Sky TG24. 22 March 2023.
- ^ Antonella Silvestri (20 June 2018). "Chi sono Le Coliche: Claudio e Fabrizio Colica, concorrenti di «Pechino Express 7»". TV Sorrisi e Canzoni.
- ^ Lorenzo Di Palma (21 September 2018). "«Pechino Express 7»: due infortuni nella prima puntata". TV Sorrisi e Canzoni.
- ^ Giuseppe Cucinotta; Sabina D'Oro (18 May 2021). "Le Coliche, «fratelli per sbaglio» e il racconto che li lega: «Come il mal di pancia»". Corriere TV.
- ^ "Le Coliche, comici fratelli diversi in un libro, sul web e in tv". FS News. 16 June 2021.
- ^ "Flaminia: ecco il trailer del debutto alla regia di Michela Giraud". The Hollywood Reporter. 11 March 2024.
- ^ Francesca Galici (9 July 2019). "Fabrizio Colica fa coming out: "Amo un uomo, un'anima bella"". Il Giornale.
- ^ Claudia Casiraghi (12 July 2021). "Le Coliche, Fabrizio Colica ha sposato Giacomo Visconti". Vanity Fair.
- ^ Valentina Lupia (12 July 2021). "Nozze in casa Coliche, Fabrizio sposa il suo compagno". la Repubblica.
