Felipe Tewes: Last News

By Andreas Wiseman

Netflix has hired Eleonora "Tinny" Andreatta, the head of drama at Italian public broadcaster Rai, as its new vp of Italian originals. She will join the streaming giant, which has been increasing its investment in originals in Italy and other countries, in July.

Jake Kanter International TV EditorNetflix has poached Eleonora “Tinny” Andreatta as its vice president of Italian original series after she had a distinguished 25-year career at Italian public service broadcaster Rai.Andreatta will take up her new role in July and will report to  Kelly Luegenbiehl, vice president of original series at Netflix in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Felipe Tewes, the current director of Italian original series, is taking on a new, soon-to-be-announced role at the streamer.Andreatta will be responsible for helping Netflix grow its slate of Italian shows following the launch of series including Suburra and Baby, both of which are heading into their third seasons.