24 July 2010 (released)
27 July 2010
Italian born Anna Marcello had always dreamt of becoming an actress, and this is exactly what she is today.
After a long theatre history and a debut at the Opera Theatre in Rome with ‘La Camerata del Conte De Bardi’, she played the main part in an Italian music video and starred in several movies like ‘The Seven Notes of the Devil’ (‘Le sette note del diavolo’, 2008). Furthermore, she won best leading actress in the horror movie ‘The Tomb’ (2004) and once again was the lead in the 2007 comedy hit ‘Nero Bifamiliare’ as well as the multiple-award winning historic drama ‘I vicere’.
Don’t say the lady isn’t versatile! While other actresses with Anna’s alluring good looks often run danger of getting typecast and consequently are offered similar roles over and over, Anna is out to prove that she can tackle any role as long as it is an interesting one. She may as yet not be a household name in English-speaking countries, but that is bound to change soon – courtesy of a new worldwide ad campaign by renowned designer Alessandro Baldieri. Before designing watches, he was much in demand as an interior- and furniture designer, adding ever more exclusiveness to the homes of luminaries like Lionel Ritchie and Nicolas Cage.
With Anna’s face gracing the current A. Baldieri ad campaign, it will only be a question of time before UK- as well as US film directors going to take note.
Film-News spoke with Anna at the exclusive Baldieri launch party at Club Movida.
Film-News: Anna, you appear in the latest ad campaign for Alessandro Baldieri’s watches. How did you land the part?
Anna Marcello: Alessandro Baldieri had just finished his new collection seven months ago when I met him in London for the first time. He was in search of the new AB-watches brand face/person who could wear his beautiful and creative collections. When we met, it was like love at first sight - the energy clicked immediately. He was already familiar of the screen work I have done in Italy and he proposed to me to be the testimonial of his new collections of watches. I have accepted with enthusiasm and I had lots of fun doing the shoots and the campaign in London.
FN: Have you ever worn an Alessandro Baldieri watch before you were approached to be the face of the commercial?
AM: Never before, but now it is always on my wrist.
FN: You are currently residing in London for a career move – what are your expectations here?
AM: I’m in London to strengthen my career and improve my English, and I believe if a person has courage, life will always repay you. So yes, I have big expectations.
FN: Which film projects have you lined up?
AM: In August 2010, I will be in Italy for a promo and a film shoot. We will talk about this when I’m back in the UK. Also, I have a big offer on the plate in London. However, for reasons of good luck I prefer not to say anything until the production company signs me.
FN: In your opinion, what is the difference between the UK film scene and the film scene back in your native Italy?
AM: In my opinion, the only difference is the language barrier. My English needs mastering and that’s why I’m here. As for anything else in the film industry, if there is a good script, a good production and good actors, then you can have a great movie in any part of the world.
FN: What are your cinematic influences in general and also are there any particular British actors/directors you would like to work with?
AM: I love very much Leonardo DiCaprio, Juliette Binoche and Giancarlo Giannini, Keth Blanc. It’s impossible to name them all, I admire them all. As for English directors, I really like Christopher Nolan and yes, I would love to be directed by him one day - together with Colin Firth.
FN: With your chiseled and exotic looks, you could just as well have become a model or a singer – what prompted you to become an actress?
AM: This is a question I ask myself every day but the answer is always the same: I was born to be an actress and wouldn’t know anything else that I could do better.
FN: Do you feel that actresses (your age group) are judged more by their looks than their acting abilities by the film industry?
AM: Here is the trick question… HEEELP…! Just kidding, it depends on the production-company and film. It is obvious that today, the physical aspect is important, but without talent you don’t go too far either. You need more than beauty to make a good movie.
FN: Welcome to London, Anna, and I hope things work out well here for you.
For any additional info about Anna, please contact Enrica Ribotti at:
enricarib@hotmail.com
