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==Business Interests== |
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In 2007, Costa took control of [[Beatrice International Models]], an agency with forty years experience in the fashion industry on a par with [[Ford Models]], [[Elite]] and [[NEXT Model Management|Next]]. Former models include [[Iman (model)|Iman]] and [[Stephanie Seymour]]. The venture catapulted Costa into the international spotlight. The modeling agency also recently began a formal dialogue with the [[National Eating Disorders Association]] and its CEO, Dr. Lynne Grefe. [[Beatrice International Models]] will be the first international modeling agency that will work together with the association to spread awareness and positive prevention about the diseases that have plagued the industry for decades. In 2007, Costa also opened The Actor’s Academy Milano. Inspired by his experience studying acting in America, Costa began one of the first schools in Europe to exclusively recruit Lifetime Members of the Actor’s Studio—as well as teachers from other prestigious American acting schools including the [[Stella Adler Studio of Acting]], the [[Beverly Hills Playhouse]] and the [[Lee Strasberg Theatre]] and [[Film Institute]], all of whom specialized in method acting using the system created by [[Konstantin Stanislavski]]. The Actor's Academy Milano has hosted acclaimed actors such as [[Academy Award]] winner [[Martin Landau]] and has organized encounters between academy students and other professionals such as [[Academy Award|Oscar]] nominated actor [[Mickey Rourke]]. The Actor's Academy Milano has asked [[Gary Swanson]] to play a pivotal role in its development. Swanson was one of the first teachers to start "[[Inside the Actor's Studio]]" hosted by [[James Lipton]]. Swanson was among the few personally chosen by the executive committee that included [[Paul Newman]], [[Ellen Burstyn]], and [[Arthur Penn]]. |
In 2007, Costa took control of [[Beatrice International Models]], an agency with forty years experience in the fashion industry on a par with [[Ford Models]], [[Elite]] and [[NEXT Model Management|Next]]. Former models include [[Iman (model)|Iman]] and [[Stephanie Seymour]]. The venture catapulted Costa into the international spotlight. The modeling agency also recently began a formal dialogue with the [[National Eating Disorders Association]] and its CEO, Dr. Lynne Grefe. [[Beatrice International Models]] will be the first international modeling agency that will work together with the association to spread awareness and positive prevention about the diseases that have plagued the industry for decades. In 2007, Costa also opened The Actor’s Academy Milano. Inspired by his experience studying acting in America, Costa began one of the first schools in Europe to exclusively recruit Lifetime Members of the Actor’s Studio—as well as teachers from other prestigious American acting schools including the [[Stella Adler Studio of Acting]], the [[Beverly Hills Playhouse]] and the [[Lee Strasberg Theatre]] and [[Film Institute]], all of whom specialized in method acting using the system created by [[Konstantin Stanislavski]]. The Actor's Academy Milano has hosted acclaimed actors such as [[Academy Award]] winner [[Martin Landau]] and has organized encounters between academy students and other professionals such as [[Academy Award|Oscar]] nominated actor [[Mickey Rourke]]. The Actor's Academy Milano has asked [[Gary Swanson]] to play a pivotal role in its development. Swanson was one of the first teachers to start "[[Inside the Actor's Studio]]" hosted by [[James Lipton]]. Swanson was among the few personally chosen by the executive committee that included [[Paul Newman]], [[Ellen Burstyn]], and [[Arthur Penn]]. |
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==Prosecution== |
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=== The scandal humanitarian aid === |
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In March 2008 The Italian Job program, aired on [[La7]], discovers that only 20,000 of 130,000 euros collected by the humanitarian founded by Costa, the CIAK, were donated to charity . In December 2008'' [[Strip the news]]'' takes over the investigation. Interviewed by'' Strip'', Coast promises to give, within one month, 25 000 euros to [[slums]]. |
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In January 2009 again'' [[Strip the news]]'' discovers that funds raised in the 2005 and intended for a children's charity of the [[Kenya]] would never arrive at their destination. In the days following the news'' Strip'' reveals other cases where the plaintiff would have participated in initiatives in favor of the apparently beneficial favelas [[Rio de Janeiro]], in two separate occasions in which humanitarian aid would never arrive . |
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In 2010 the driver of Costa confirms the findings from the programs. |
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On May 24, 2011, the Milan prosecutors close the investigation in view of the request for indictment for [[Fraud|swindle]], [[embezzlement]], [[false ideology]] and material and use of false act.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ansa.it/web/notizie/rubriche/cronaca/2011/05/24/visualizza_new.html_845957457.html |title=Edoardo Costa, closed investigations into charities - Actor and 'accused of possession of 570 thousand euros for children |publisher=Ansa.it |date= |accessdate=2013-05-06}}</ref> |
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On July 12, 2012 Edoardo Costa is sentenced to 3 years in prison and given a fine of €2,000. Costa's attorney has affirmed he would file an appeal. |
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==Religion== |
==Religion== |
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Edoardo Costa | |
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| Born | Edoardo Cicorini 7 August 1967 |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Alma mater | Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore |
| Occupation(s) | Model, actor, entrepreneur |
| Parent(s) | Pietro Cicorini Rosangela Cicorini |
| Website | edoardocosta |
Edoardo Cicorini (born 7 August 1967), better known as Edoardo Costa, is an Italian fashion model, actor, and entrepreneur. Costa begin his career in the fashion industry as a model in the early 1990s for the agency Why Not. Desiring something more, he began studying acting in Paris, Milan, and Los Angeles. Costa soon made television appearances on various American television series including Baywatch, Arliss, and The Bold and the Beautiful.
Costa also made a variety of independent American films leading to his debut in a first major feature as Thomas Gabriel's henchman Emerson in Live Free or Die Hard starring Bruce Willis.[1] His debut major role in an American film was in the soon to be released drama about a Kiddie Ride called Down the shore alongside James Gandolfini and Famke Janssen. Costa has made forays into theater by acting in the plays Bread Love Fantasy and Very Old Man, alongside Marcello Mastroianni (Federico Fellini’s La Dolce Vita). Costa has worked on numerous Italian soap operas, television series, films, and reality shows throughout his career.
Early life
Costa was born in Varese. His father, Pietro, was a transport business owner, and his mother, Rosangela, worked at the local electric company. He has a younger sister, Monica. Costa attended Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore where he studied philosophy. Costa served his military service as a Carabinieri[2] in the mid-1980s. It was during this that Costa was discovered in a local Milanese restaurant bar by a modeling scout.
Business Interests
In 2007, Costa took control of Beatrice International Models, an agency with forty years experience in the fashion industry on a par with Ford Models, Elite and Next. Former models include Iman and Stephanie Seymour. The venture catapulted Costa into the international spotlight. The modeling agency also recently began a formal dialogue with the National Eating Disorders Association and its CEO, Dr. Lynne Grefe. Beatrice International Models will be the first international modeling agency that will work together with the association to spread awareness and positive prevention about the diseases that have plagued the industry for decades. In 2007, Costa also opened The Actor’s Academy Milano. Inspired by his experience studying acting in America, Costa began one of the first schools in Europe to exclusively recruit Lifetime Members of the Actor’s Studio—as well as teachers from other prestigious American acting schools including the Stella Adler Studio of Acting, the Beverly Hills Playhouse and the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, all of whom specialized in method acting using the system created by Konstantin Stanislavski. The Actor's Academy Milano has hosted acclaimed actors such as Academy Award winner Martin Landau and has organized encounters between academy students and other professionals such as Oscar nominated actor Mickey Rourke. The Actor's Academy Milano has asked Gary Swanson to play a pivotal role in its development. Swanson was one of the first teachers to start "Inside the Actor's Studio" hosted by James Lipton. Swanson was among the few personally chosen by the executive committee that included Paul Newman, Ellen Burstyn, and Arthur Penn.
Prosecution
The scandal humanitarian aid
In March 2008 The Italian Job program, aired on La7, discovers that only 20,000 of 130,000 euros collected by the humanitarian founded by Costa, the CIAK, were donated to charity . In December 2008 Strip the news takes over the investigation. Interviewed by Strip, Coast promises to give, within one month, 25 000 euros to slums.
In January 2009 again Strip the news discovers that funds raised in the 2005 and intended for a children's charity of the Kenya would never arrive at their destination. In the days following the news Strip reveals other cases where the plaintiff would have participated in initiatives in favor of the apparently beneficial favelas Rio de Janeiro, in two separate occasions in which humanitarian aid would never arrive .
In 2010 the driver of Costa confirms the findings from the programs.
On May 24, 2011, the Milan prosecutors close the investigation in view of the request for indictment for swindle, embezzlement, false ideology and material and use of false act.[3]
On July 12, 2012 Edoardo Costa is sentenced to 3 years in prison and given a fine of €2,000. Costa's attorney has affirmed he would file an appeal.
Religion
Costa began an exploration of Buddhism through longtime friend Solange which led to a memorable encounter with the Il Mago Otelma. Costa states that he chants regularly and says that it his religion which keeps him in tune spiritually in the competitive businesses and excessive lifestyles of the entertainment and fashion industries.
Filmography
| Year | Film / Television Series | Role |
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| 1988 | Human Error | |
| 1996 | Un posto al sole | Lorenzo Macchia |
| 1998 | Un medico in famiglia | |
| 1999 | Vivere | Riccardo Moretti |
| 1999 | Finalmente soli | |
| 1999 | Anni '60 | |
| 1999 | Millennium Man | Marco Sanjoni |
| 2000 | Distretto di Polizia | |
| 2000 | Valeria medico legale | |
| 2001 | Una donna per amico 3 | |
| 2001 | Hollow | Detective Santini |
| 2001 | Angelo il custode | Adriano |
| 2003 | The Bold and the Beautiful | Riccardo Moretti |
| 2005 | Il cielo può attendere | |
| 2005 | Ricomincio da me | Luca Biagini |
| 2006 | The Night Before the Exams | |
| 2007 | Live Free or Die Hard | Emerson |
| 2009 | Il Benef Attore | Himself |
| 2010 | Black Tulip | Colonel Tanelli |
| 2014 | Panzehir |
References
 | This article includes a list of general references, but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations. (August 2009) |
- ^ Live Free or Die Hard, Yahoo, Retrieved on 13 August 2009
- ^ Edoardo Costa Biography, IMDB, Retrieved on 9 August 2009
- ^ "Edoardo Costa, closed investigations into charities - Actor and 'accused of possession of 570 thousand euros for children". Ansa.it. Retrieved 2013-05-06.
External links
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