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Born in Milan, Italy, Mr. Zoppa has called Asia home since 1994. He began his acting career in Beijing in 2017, where he quickly discovered his passion for the craft. Motivated to refine his skills, he enrolled at The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute in West Hollywood, Los Angeles. Upon completing his studies, he returned to China, where he contributed to numerous feature films, short films, and TV series.

In November 2019, he financed and produced his debut short film, Luca, which was completed in July 2020. The following year, in May 2020, he financed and produced his second short film, Jing, finished in April 2021. In January 2021, he took on his first leading role in the independent film The Suitcase Man, which was completed in February 2024. In March 2024, Zoppa developed the story of and co-wrote his first feature film I Don't Want To Be Like You.

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