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How Maia Reficco Went from Nickelodeon to Netflix’s #1 Movie
Maia Reficco is having her moment, and it’s well deserved. The Argentine actress has already made a name for herself in both movies and TV, and her latest role in Netflix’s hit rom-com ‘La Dolce Villa’ proves she’s here to stay. Released on February 13, the movie quickly became a #1 hit in 43 countries and shot up Netflix’s global charts, showing that audiences can’t get enough of this heartwarming Italian adventure.
In La Dolce Villa, Maia stars as Olivia, a spirited young woman with dreams of renovating a rundown house in Tuscany. Her dad, played by Scott Foley from Scandal, isn’t too happy about her investment and hops on a flight to Italy to put a stop to it. What unfolds is a journey of self-discovery, mending family ties, and plenty of romance, all happening with the stunning beauty of Italy as the backdrop.
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The movie is a story about second chances, personal growth, and breaking free from expectations. The breathtaking cinematography captures the essence of Tuscany, making it almost like a main character in itself.
Netflix describes the movie as: “When his daughter buys a rundown house in Tuscany, Eric flies to Italy to talk her out of it, but soon finds himself enchanted by the beauty of the place, a new love, and a fresh purpose.”
Who Is Maia Reficco?
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Born in Boston on July 14, 2000, Reficco grew up in Buenos Aires with her Argentine parents. Although she was born in the US, she considers herself 100% Argentinian, since she has lived in the South-American country since she was four years old, and just travels for work.
Music and performing were always integral to her life since her mom, Katie Viqueira, is a well-known vocal coach who has worked with major Latin artists. Maia spent her childhood playing various instruments, jotting down song lyrics in notebooks meant for botany, and training in acrobatics for more than ten years.
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At just 15, she made a bold move into professional music training by relocating to Los Angeles to study with Eric Vetro, the vocal coach who’s worked with big names like Ariana Grande, Camila Cabello, and Shawn Mendes. Her talent was clear, and it didn’t take long for Hollywood to take notice.
Her first important role arrived after she became the youngest actress to play Evita in the iconic Broadway musical, an experience that would change her life, and which led her to meet who would become her agent, Kevin Lin.
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However, her big break came when Maia took on the role of Kally Ponce in “Kally’s Mashup,” a Nickelodeon show that connected her with audiences across Latin America. The series was a unique blend of classical music and pop, which struck a chord and led to a movie sequel and a hit soundtrack. However, Reficco wasn’t content with just being a kids’ TV star, since she had her sights set on expanding her career beyond Nickelodeon.
After Kally’s Mashup, she landed roles in Netflix’s “Do Revenge” (alongside Camila Mendes and Maya Hawke) and became on of the four main final girls in the HBO Max reboot of “Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin” as Noa Olivar, a role that solidified her as a rising star in Hollywood.
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In 2024, and for six months continuously, she made her Broadway debut as Eurydice in “Hadestown” alongside Jordan Fisher, completing her long-life dream and balancing singing and acting, merging both passions seamlessly.
She also starred in “One Fast Move,” an action-packed thriller with KJ Apa and Eric Dane, which premiered on Amazon Prime in August 2024.
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And for fans of her music? She’s already hinted that new songs are on the way.
With La Dolce Villa becoming a massive Netflix hit and her resume growing by the minute, Maia Reficco is proving that she’s one of the most exciting young talents to watch. Whether she’s starring in a rom-com, leading a Broadway show, or releasing new music, one thing is clear: this is just the beginning for her.
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