Luciana Pedraza is an Argentine actress, director, writer known for her work in Assassination Tango, Portrait of Billy Joe, Wild Horses.
She began her entertainment career as an actress before moving behind the camera as a filmmaker.
Pedraza also became known for her long marriage, creative partnership with acclaimed American actor Robert Duvall.
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| Name: | Luciana Pedraza |
| Born: | 5 January 1972 (age 54 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Salta, Argentina |
| Nationality: | Argentine |
| Ethnicity: | Argentine of Italian descent |
| Religion: | Roman Catholicism |
| Parents: | Mr. Pedraza, Pedraza Ferrari Pedrazza |
| Siblings: | Four sisters |
| Spouse: | Robert Duvall (2005–2026) |
| Occupation: | Actress, Director, Writer, Filmmaker |
| Net Worth: | $2 million |
Early Life and Education
Luciana Pedraza was born on 5 January 1972 in Salta, Argentina, spent part of her youth in Jujuy.
Raised by her parents, Mr. Pedraza and Pedraza Ferrari Pedrazza, she was the eldest of five sisters.
Her family background includes a notable connection to Argentine aviation through her grandmother, pioneering aviator Susana Ferrari Billinghurst.
Pedraza graduated from the University of Buenos Aires with an equivalent MBA, a minor in English.
Before entering entertainment, she worked as a marketing director in Buenos Aires. She is of Argentine, Italian descent, follows Roman Catholicism.
Career
Luciana Pedraza entered filmmaking after establishing herself professionally in Argentina.
She made her acting debut in Assassination Tango (2002), directed, written by Robert Duvall, where she played Manuela. The film introduced her to international audiences, began a series of creative collaborations with Duvall.
Pedraza moved into directing with Portrait of Billy Joe (2004), a documentary about Texas songwriter Billy Joe Shaver.
She later appeared in Duvall‘s Wild Horses (2015), playing Samantha Payne. Beyond film, Pedraza has supported charitable work through the Robert Duvall Children’s Fund, which she, Duvall established to assist children, families in need.
Awards and Nominations
- Award-winning filmmaker — Portrait of Billy Joe
Personal Life
Luciana Pedraza, 54 years old, was married to American actor Robert Duvall, whom she wed in 2005 after meeting him in Buenos Aires in 1996.
They remained together until his death on 15 February 2026. The couple had no children, shared interests in tango, horses, filmmaking, charitable work.
Net Worth
Luciana Pedraza has an estimated net worth of $2 million USD. Her income has come from acting, directing, writing, film production.
She has also been involved in charitable, creative projects alongside her late husband, Robert Duvall.
Filmography
- Assassination Tango (2002) — Manuela
- Portrait of Billy Joe (2004) — Director, Writer
- Wild Horses (2015) — Samantha Payne