Interviewing actress Lorena Scintu Piana

1. How was your childhood?

Very simple. I went to school, took ballet classes, and as soon as I got home, I would run to my grandmother’s house to watch films peacefully with her. I lived in the countryside, far from my friends, so I spent hours on the phone... until my parents put a lock on it to stop me. I don’t remember much, but I do remember being with my grandmother whenever I could. If the roses were blooming, I would always bring her one.

2. At what age did you decide to become an actress, and how did you know you had the talent for TV?

I started studying acting quite late, around the age of 26. I was already working in commercials and small TV gigs, but I fell in love with the craft while studying at the Academy.As for “talent for TV”... I find the question a bit odd. I don’t do TV, and I don’t even watch it. At home I only have a projector for films. I’m an actress, I learned and studied the craft at the Academy, and even more so on set.

3. Did your parents support your decision to become an actress?

No. I had to go into debt to pay for the Academy and my rent. When I chose film school, my parents suddenly left me on my own, without stable support or a job. I was trying to continue my university studies too, but I had always needed to work, and with no money and only part-time jobs, everything felt like climbing uphill. After a year, I had to make a choice and I chose acting. They turned their backs on me.

I remember one episode: I had taken out a loan to pay rent, and the landlord who is now like an uncle to me waived one month’s rent when he found out. I’ll never forget his surprised face when I told him I was doing everything I could to keep my head above water. He showed me humanity something my parents didn’t. But he truly knew me.

There were days when I didn’t even have money for food. I remember begging my father for twenty euros because I had nothing in the house. What shocks me still is how he never worried about what I was going through. Back then I was ashamed to tell my friends but now, I don’t care who knows. I’d walk into the supermarket and mentally calculate the cost of every item because I had just a few coins.

4. What was your first appearance on screen?

A commercial for a phone company.

5. What was the role you liked the most?

I’m still waiting for my favorite role to come.

6. What do you think led you to fame?

I don’t consider myself famous at least, I don’t think I am I’m not famous yet, but I can cook, I write my own films, and I’m not afraid of debts, so I’d say I’m ready for any role. . I’ve also recently changed agents, so I’m currently not auditioning.

7. What kinds of characters would you like to play?

There’s no specific role I dream of every character is interesting, just like people in real life. But I would love to play a well-written, layered character.

I have made peace with waiting. Meanwhile, I create, write, and transform myself. Because my craft is staying alive within every story

I’m waiting for the right character, but in the meantime, if in doubt, I write it myself.

8. What kind of actors do you enjoy working with?

With professional, loyal actors. Acting is a personal job, yes, but it’s also a team effort. You need chemistry on set, we work with emotions and sensations.

9. What other art forms would you like to explore? (Theatre, music, etc.)

Cinema. Cinema is my greatest love.

10. Do you have any life-changing anecdotes?

Once, I was playing a very rude mother to a five-year-old girl. After every take, I would remind her we were just playing, and that I wasn’t really like that. That character’s behavior weighed on me I didn’t want to hurt her, even in fiction.

11. What has been your greatest achievement?

I don’t think I’ve reached it yet. I’m still searching, still studyingso , when the next opportunity comes, I’ll be even more ready.

12. What are you working on right now?

Since I’m not currently auditioning, I’ve gone back to writing. I wrote two short films: Acqua Ferma, a story of introspective isolation, and Mandorle Amare, a tale of roots and family that mixes deep emotion with comedy. I’m focusing on these projects now, and I’ve already decided to write the feature-length version of Mandorle Amare.

13. Would you like to make a movie in Spain?

Absolutely! I graduated from an international high school with a Spanish first language. I once auditioned in Spanish, and I would love to work and act in Spain.

14. Do you like Spanish cinema?

Yes, I really enjoy Spanish cinema, especially in the original language. I also appreciate the series they’ve been producing lately. It would be wonderful to have an opportunity to work there.

 I don’t know if I’m going in the right direction, but I keep moving forward. Sometimes even barefoot, waiting for a great director to show me the way.