Rossella Brescia Opens Up About Maria De Filippi, Amici and Personal Loss
Dancer Rossella Brescia recently reflected on her career milestones, sharing insights into her departure from the talent show Amici di Maria De Filippi and her relationship with host Maria De Filippi in an interview with Specchio, the insert of La Stampa.
Stepping Away from Amici and the Bond With Maria De Filippi
Brescia spent years working as a professional dancer in the studios of Amici di Maria De Filippi before choosing to leave the production. Reflecting on that pivotal career move, Brescia noted that while many people questioned her decision, De Filippi supported her choice. According to Brescia, the host was disappointed to see her leave the school but provided the trust necessary for her to take the next step in her career, describing De Filippi as an artistic mother.
Brescia explained that De Filippi eventually let her go, opening the door to other professional experiences that contributed to her personal and artistic growth.
Reflecting on Professional Regrets and Missed Opportunities
Looking back at her trajectory across television, theater, and cinema, Brescia admitted to making professional missteps. Among them, she recounted turning down an opportunity with director Giuseppe Tornatore for the film Malena. On the television front, she voiced the opposite regret regarding her participation in the reality show Uman – Take Control!, acknowledging that she allowed herself to be convinced to take on a project that did not fit her career path.
Personal Challenges and Life Updates
Beyond her television career, Brescia addressed personal hardships, including the illness and subsequent loss of her father, who suffered from Alzheimer’s. Describing the toll of the disease, she noted that her father was a discreet and independent man who would have preferred privacy rather than public attention surrounding his condition. She also shared that she has returned to single life after twenty years, viewing solitude as an opportunity for personal reflection and independence.
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