Valeria marines Land… in Hollywood. It is unbelievable to say but it is so. The former prima donna of Pingitore’s Bagaglino, always forced to play secondary and unsatisfying roles, is one of the protagonists of Billy’s Magic World, the Italian but very “American” director – Francesco Cinquemani’s film, already one of the greatest In the service of American actors. Marini is joined by famous brothers Alec and William Baldwin (together for the first time), but also Mia McGovern Zaini and Elva Trill. Johnny Depp, who voices the puppet “Puff” in the background, is voiced with the same characteristics as the actor. Produced by Minerva, the film will have a worldwide release, while the Italian release is set for Christmas. While waiting for the public’s reaction, here is the director’s statement: «Valeria Marini will still shoot many films made in the United States, she is perfect and very good. Many people in our industry agree with me.”
Valeria, this is a great success, after all she deserved it. Is it possible that in the past you have accepted projects that you were not enthusiastic about?
“I had many chances, but it is true, all of them were not right for me. I knew it from the start, but I wanted to do it alone, I wanted to try to change things.
If he wanted, all this would have happened long ago. Who knows how many men wanted to “help” her, and then tried to hook up with her…
“It used to happen often, but I never accepted.” I have no regrets, no regrets, so then things come on their own. You just have to believe in yourself.”
He believed in it, but he also had to suffer. How did he change his life to enter the star system?
“The first thing I did was to learn English completely. To shoot films in the United States, of course, you need to know their language well. Then I continued with acting classes. I feel ready to take on new projects.
Meanwhile, let’s talk about this film, what is its role?
«I am Hydrangea, the companion of the evil wizard Lord Domina (Alec Baldwin) who kidnaps and imprisons children, but unlike him, my role can best be defined as a good witch. The film is a fairy tale, almost an act of love that aims to be the kind of cinema that makes you dream. That’s what director Cinquemani wanted to achieve.”
How was your life on set?
“It was a magical, beautiful, perfect set. The message launched by the film is also profound: it will be the children who will save the world.
Do you learn to be better than them?
“You should be able to find your inner child, yes there is a lot to learn from them”.
I know the first scene of the film was very exciting.
“A little bit, but I recovered quickly. After the director said “action” for the first time, I was able to get down to business.
Was it difficult filming with the Baldwin brothers?
“Not at all. Alec Baldwin is really cool and funny off set, I remember him joking a lot.”
I’ll move on to the jokes of life: have you heard that Vittorio Cecchi Gori, your partner for a few years, has asked for pardon from the President of the Republic? What do you think?
Yes, I heard about it and I am so happy for him, I hope he can get through it. Vittorio is a very nice man, I think he deserves it…».
Today woman wins and she is a concrete example. Another woman has triumphed in politics, but in politics. What do you think about Melonie?
“Which is also doing a great job of reunifying Italy.” To do this a woman was needed. Yes, I like it and I appreciate it.