Massimo Dobrovic is an internationally acclaimed professional actor, director, producer, professor, academic leader, author, hyper-polyglot, choreographer, and CEO of Massimo Wines, LLC, and Massimo Wines Productions. As an Italian-American citizen based in Los Angeles, CA, Massimo boasts a distinguished academic background from the renowned United World College of the Adriatic, the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Mount Saint Mary University, and Pepperdine University. Fluent in five languages (English, Italian, Spanish, Croatian, Serbian), Massimo's cultural heritage, born within the Istrian Italian minority in Istria (Croatia), imbues his interests, research, and performances with a unique depth.After graduating with an A.A. from AADA, Massimo earned a Bachelor of Arts in Film/TV/Media and a Master in Fine Arts in Directing/Producing for Film/Streaming from MSMU, LA. He also holds a Master of Science in Leadership for Higher Education from Pepperdine, Malibu, CA, while pursuing a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership and Global Change (Ed.D). His academic research is dedicated to modernizing and revolutionizing performing arts academies, conservatories, universities, and colleges worldwide, bringing the opportunity to study theatrical and cinematic arts to places where these disciplines are not offered or not considered primary career paths.Beyond the entertainment world, Massimo is a philanthropist and founder of the Theater Arts Program at Desert Aids Project, Executive Committee for the Downtown Los Angeles Hospital-California Medical Center-Dignity Health, and advocates for implementing cinema and theater in all United World Colleges worldwide. He is a spokesperson and ambassador for various organizations, including the Human Rights Campaign, the UWC movement, The Actor's Society, Say NO Bullying, the Autism Care and Treatment Network, The Midnight Mission, and Film Independent. Giving back is a cornerstone of Massimo's life, and he continues to impact the world through his art and philanthropy positively.