Possible Clues:

• 16th century painter Veronese
• Italian soccer star Maldini
• Paul : U.S. :: ___ : Italy
• Italian prime minister Gentiloni
• Italian soccer great Maldini
• Filmmaker Pier — Pasolini
• Film director Sorrentino
• Paul, in Parma
• Italian name of six popes
• Montalban of TV's "Cinderella"