Growing up in a family of artists, Federico Ancillai was never far from the magic of storytelling. Although acting wasn’t his first love, early exposure to the sets of Hollywood films eventually drew him in. A professional soccer player until the age of 20, a career-halting injury turned out to be the twist in his own plot-line—one that led him straight to the stage. By 21, he had immersed himself in the world of acting, finding his footing in theatre, TV, and cinema across Italy.