Adriano Tardiolo's journey in the spotlight began while he was still a student at high school, where his talent was unexpectedly discovered by a team of scouts representing the renowned filmmaker Alice Rohrwacher. This chance encounter led to his being cast in the lead role of Rohrwacher's critically acclaimed 2018 film, 'Happy as Lazzaro', a performance that would go on to earn him widespread recognition despite his lack of prior acting experience.
Among the thousands of young actors who auditioned for the title role, Tardiolo's unique talent and charisma stood out, securing him the part and setting him on a path towards a successful career in the entertainment industry.