Nina Petronzio is an American interior and furniture designer, and actress.
Background
Nina was born in Victoria County, Nova Scotia to New York artists who were inspired to open an art foundry after her father, bronze sculptor Robertino Petronzio returned from his studies at the prestigious Accademia di Belle Arti Firenze in Florence, Italy.
Career
An American Society Of Interior Designers Industry member, she is best known for her high-end, Transitional style interior designs and Plush Home furniture line. At age eleven Nina was cast to play the female lead "Jo", in the film "Vincent & Maine". Tcheky Karyo played the role of Vincent van Gogh.
The film’s small screen release in the States by Disney was awarded an Emmy for Outstanding Children’s Special.
Nina"s travels for the European release and film festival circuit of “Vincent & Maine” introduced her to a sensibility of fashion, architecture and style that she had not yet been exposed to in the woods of Nova Scotia. Visiting her ancestral Italy, where her father learned sculpture, is what initially peaked Nina’s interest in interior design, home building and furniture.
Known for her celebrity and discerning clientele, Nina is well known for her high-end, transitional style interior and furniture designs, fabric selections, and custom home plans. She has designed private projects for Mark Wahlberg, Leonardo DiCaprio, Neve Campbell, James Franco.
Her work has been praised and featured in publications ranging from Elle Decor to The Franklin Report.
Production Designers have specified Nina"s furniture line in their film and television projects, including Spider-Manitoba 2, Mission: Impossible II, Curb Your Enthusiasm (2009), Nip/Tuck, The Island (2005 film) and Heroes (television series).