Asia Argento is an Italian actress, director, and activist. She was born on September 20, 1975, in Rome, Italy. Argento started her acting career at the age of nine in the movie "Sogni e bisogni" directed by her father Dario Argento. She has since appeared in numerous movies and TV series, including "xXx", "Land of the Dead", and "Boarding Gate". Argento has also directed several movies, including "Scarlet Diva" and "Misunderstood". She is also known for her work as a feminist and social activist, advocating for women's rights, LGBTQ+ inclusiveness, and the #MeToo movement. In 2018, Argento was accused of sexually assaulting actor Jimmy Bennett, which she denied.