Giannina Facio

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/giannina-facio

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Giannina Facio born?September 10, 1955
2. Where was Giannina Facio born?Costa Rica
3. What is the notable roles?Wife of Russell Crowe's character in 'Gladiator' and 'Body of Lies'
4. Who is Giannina Facio?She is a Costa Rican actress who has acted in many movies, especially with her husband, director Sir Ridley Scott.
5. How did Giannina Facio start acting in Ridley Scott movies?She first appeared in his 1996 film "White Squall," and that began a long friendship and teamwork.

Cinematic Endeavors: Refers to the various projects and films undertaken within the realm of filmmaking.
Artistic Synergy: The combined effect of artists working together, producing a greater result than they could individually.
Thematic Concerns: The recurring ideas, messages, or subjects that are central to a work of art or film.