Performer
I’m a half-Italian, half-Japanese performer based in London, UK, working across comedy, theatre, film, puppeteering and, as of summer 2026, sumo commentating!
Where to see me next:
I’m going to be in an R&D for a very exciting show with puppetry and integrated BSL. If all goes well, I’ll let you know all about the touring dates in due time!
I’m also going to be in the pilot for a comedy horror series - again, details still TBC but I’ll share here as soon as I can.
What I’ve just done:
August 2026: Played the part of a dance teacher in Erebus Pictures-produced, BFI-supported feature film.
July 2026: took part in two-week intensive "British Sign Language (BSL) in Performance" course with Deafinitely Theatre and Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
June-July 2026: Commentated live sumo matches 6 days a week in sold-out run of "Tokyo Nights" in London.
May 2026: Performed as a marionette puppeteer in Young People's Puppet Theatre's production of Stravinsky's "The Soldier's Tale".
Headshots by Joss Ryder
Header image by Jake Bush / Soho Theatre
Emi Del Bene
Stage
Tokyo Nights | Role: Sumo Commentator | Director: Matt Harris | Company: Cerebrum Entertainment
Bibs, Boats, Borders & Bastards | Role: Sandwich girl, Magician | Director: Andre Pink | Company: Backpack Theatre
Dear Villagers | Role: Doris the Baker | Director: Ramiro Silveira | Company: East 15 Acting School
Agent: Fiona Cross
Tel: 07985 324 424
assistant@fiona-cross.com
www.fiona-cross.com
Film
Foreign Bodies | Role: Nurse Alex | Director: Magnus Berggren | Company: Moose Productions
Permanent | Role: Josie | Director: Karenza Wheatley
Training
BSL in Performance summer intensive with Deafinitely Theatre and Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
Large Scale Puppetry with Bertie Harris, Little Angel Theatre
Soho Theatre Comedy Lab: Sketch, Soho Theatre, London
Anthony Meindl's Actor Workshop, London, Foundation course and weekly classes
East 15 Acting School, BA World Performance
Skills
Languages: English (fluent), Italian (native), Japanese (high standard), British Sign Language (BSL Level 2)
Music: Singing, Guitar, Piano
Performance: Actor-Musician, Comedy Improv, Puppetry, Presenting
Sports: Cycling, Swimming
