benigno has since performed regularly in cinema, television, and has appeared on stage in two theatrical performances. benigno appeared on the reality show "la fattoria" in 2005, and has made many television guest appearances. he has also released cds, and sang a live duet with singer marco masini at the sanremo music festival in 2009, which was televised by rai uno. in 2008, he won the "grifoni d'argento" award for best director of a short film, the autobiographical "benigno".