Updated: 25 Jan 2021, 18:36 ASIA Argento is an Italian actress who has starred in hit Hollywood films such as xXx. She came into the spotlight as part of the #MeToo movement following sexual assault allegations made against Harvey Weinstein and Rob Cohen, and is now releasing a book with details of the alleged encounters. 4 Who is Asia Argento? She is an Italian actress, singer, model, and director. Asia is best known for the role of Yelena in the first instalment in the xXx action movie franchise. She started acting when she was nine, when she was cast in a small role in a film by Sergio Citti.