What is the best thing that you love about your work?
I’m deeply passionate about my work, but the thing I love the most is giving life to my characters. I breathe with them, sharing personal experiences and also exploring their truth when it’s distant from mine. My goal is to create a believable human being and a piece of art with my acting, similar to how a painter or dancer creates their work.
What is your idea of happiness?
Happiness for me has been a journey. I was a perfectionist and struggled to feel fulfilled, but acting has taught me to live in the present.
By practicing elevated emotions like joy, love, and gratitude, inspired by the work of Dr. Joe Dispenza, I’ve found more wholeness and happiness. My private life also contributes, sharing love and connection with my husband, which amplifies my sense of fulfillment.
What is your greatest fear?
I’ve lived with fear most of my life, fear of abandonment, fear of not being loved, fear from past experiences repeating. Today, my greatest fear is waking up one day unsatisfied with my journey.
I focus on the present moment, understanding that most fears are projections of the mind, and try to transform them into inspiration rather than limitation.
What is the trait that you most deplore in yourself?
I used to be very rigid and inflexible, especially with myself, always aiming for perfection. Sometimes I withdraw instead of having difficult conversations. I am working on it.
Which living persons in your profession do you most admire?
I admire many mentors and actors. Al Pacino, trained under Lee Strasberg, inspires me with his truth in acting.
I also greatly admire acting coach Lola Cohen, who taught me the Method Acting technique with remarkable dedication and generosity toward her students.
Another mentor I feel very fortunate to have studied with is Jack Waltzer, who worked with Strasberg and also trained with Sanford Meisner and Stella Adler. His passion for the craft and his lifelong commitment to actors are deeply inspiring. Finally, I am very grateful to David Lee Strasberg ( Lee Strasberg’son and Artistic Director/CEO of The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute – LA ), who supported me during an important moment in my life and helped me regain confidence in my path as an actress. These mentors remind me that acting is not only a profession but a lifelong journey of truth and dedication.
What is the thing that you dislike the most in your work?
Jealousy and competition can create frustration, but I’ve learned to turn jealousy into inspiration. Competition is natural in a saturated industry, but I focus on growth and understanding that if a door closes, something better may be coming.
When and where were you the happiest, in your work?
One of my happiest moments was three years ago during a Strasberg’ workshop in Paris with David Lee Strasberg and Dig Wayne. I felt free, connected with colleagues from around the world, and enjoyed both the work and simple shared moments like eating fries and relaxing together.
If you could, what would you change about yourself?
I would be more loving, accepting, and caring toward myself.
What is your greatest achievement in work?
I feel my greatest achievement is the journey itself. From age 22 to now, I have dedicated myself to my craft professionally, learning to appreciate the work I do and steadily growing toward my goals.
Where would you most like to live?
I am Italian but I currently live in Paris. I love the U.S., especially New York and California, and would enjoy spending time there if legally possible for work opportunities.
What is your most treasured possession?
Two pictures from my grandmother Elena: one of James Dean walking in New York, and a black-and-white photo of Marlon Brando from A Streetcar Named Desire. They inspire me and connect me to my passion since childhood.
What is your most marked characteristic?
Resilience. I have the ability to rise again no matter how challenging a situation is.
What is your most inspirational location, in your city?
Paris in itself, especially historic areas and walks along the Seine, where the architecture and atmosphere inspire me.
What is your favorite place to eat and drink in your city?
I enjoy sitting at cafés, observing life around me, sipping a glass of Chardonnay, and experiencing the moment.
What books influenced your life and how?
A Dream of Passion by Lee Strasberg and Strasberg at the Actors Studio shaped my acting passion.
Becoming Supernatural by Dr. Joe Dispenza influenced my personal growth.
Lewis Howes’ The Greatness Mindset also helped me understand life beyond craft.
You Only Die Once. What music would you listen to on your last day?
My Way by Frank Sinatra, one of my grandmother’s Elena favorite songs, reminding me of living life authentically. I figure myself old and fulfilled.
Who is your hero or heroine in fiction?
Since I was a child, I have been fascinated by Greek mythology and the stories of gods and goddesses. Among them, I am especially inspired by Athena, the goddess of wisdom and strategy. I admire her strength, intelligence, and the way she carries herself in the world. Athena represents courage, resilience, and thoughtful action, qualities that I try to embody in my own life and work as an actress.
Who are your heroes and heroines in real life?
My grandparents – Elena, Domenico, and Lucia – taught me groundedness, dreaming, and valuing the present moment.
James Dean shaped my path as an actress, and Marilyn Monroe inspires me with her resilience and vulnerability every day.
Which movie would you recommend to see once in a lifetime?
On the Waterfront by Elia Kazan, starring Marlon Brando and Eva Marie Saint, a timeless piece of art every actor should see.
What role play stories in your life and work?
Observation of real people and situations shapes my acting. The most important skill is to absorb and personalize experiences to bring authenticity to every character.
What do the words ‘You are the storyteller of your own life’ mean to you?
They mean we are creators of our own reality. Combining a clear intention with an elevated emotion allows us to shape our experiences and live fully as the storytellers of our lives.
Who is your greatest fan, sponsor, partner in crime?
My husband, who loves and supports me fully, and my agent, Alain Van Goethem of Lucky Star International Talent Agency, who deeply cares about my career and passion.
Which people or companies would you like to work with?
I am interested in working in film and television, particularly prestige dramas and international productions with strong storytelling. I aim to participate in projects where quality and craft are valued.
What project are you looking forward to work on?
The project of my life! The best is yet to come, and I am excited for the journey ahead in my craft.
Where can we see you or your work?
You can find some of my work online through searches or on my agent’s website. I am actively attending auditions at the moment and exploring opportunities, leaving a little mystery for the industry to discover me.
What do the words ‘Passion Never Retires’ mean to you?
As Lee Strasberg said, acting for me is a dream of passion.
Art lasts longer than life, and passion never retires. Even at 100 years old, artists can continue creating because it’s the flame within that drives them.
Which creative professionals should Peter invite to tell their story?
– Anne-Laure Guyodo – screenwriter
– Robert De Domenici – actor
– Cornelia Victoria – author, publisher & speaker
– Ivan Mader – actor
– Abhilash Shetty – film director
How can people contact you?
People can contact me through my agent, Alain Van Goethem, at Lucky Star International Talent Agency. You can also follow my work on Instagram: @anthea.mag.actress
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You are the storyteller of your own life and you can create your own legend – or not!