Ballet Star Lorena Baricalla has always an intense artistic activity in the different fields in which she is involved.
She has just published of her new book, this time in French, entitled “The Rose Garden of ballet star Lorena Baricalla” in which, between anecdotes and reflections, she tells of her new passion for the wonderful world of roses. A journey of beauty and harmony where each rose amazes with its colors and its unique fragrance that recharge the soul. The readers will enjoy this little book easy to read that can be found on Amazon or at the Alphabet bookstore in Monaco.
This week Lorena Baricalla was the guest of the show on TVMonaco “ Ça va l’faire ” hosted by Sébastien Serrano and a team of columnists on different subjects such as entertainment, business or fashion…
Did you enjoy participating to this show?
Indeed, it’s an entertaining and fun morning show that I participated in with great pleasure! It was broadcast on the newly created channel TV Monaco, also seen on satellite throughout the world with the TV5 Monde package.
I was interviewed about my career, my life and my experience… I even danced in the backstage with Sébastien Serrano teaching him the basics of the pas de deux and discovering him to be very talented!
TV Monaco, has been recently founded, right?
It started its programs in September 2023, and it is seen in Monaco and worldwide. It joined Monaco Info channel.
You have just been invited to be the Master of Ceremonies of “State of Grace” event in Monaco, under the Patronage of the Prince Albert. An exhibition of the international artist Marcos Marin – master of optic art, whose works are exhibited all over the world – for whom in this context you had «Conversations-Interviews» with himself along the tour of the exhibition, and with guests.
The entire opening day was filmed by our company PromoArt Monte-Carlo Production under the direction of producer Tino Genovese in order to realise a television documentary on this beautiful exhibition of sculptures and paintings on the theme of Princess Grace, with portraits of the royal family and famous artists who were close to them: James Stewart, Gregory Peck, Alfred Hitchcock, David Niven, Cary Grant, Bing Crosby, Ava Gardner, Elisabeth Taylor, Maria Callas, Joséphine Baker, Sofia Loren, etc.
You also inaugurated and unveiled the statue of Audrey Hepburn….
It was a magical moment that I could share with Marcos Marin and Luciana de Montigny, the organizers of the event. I have always particularly liked Audrey Hepburn, who before becoming an actress was a very good classical ballerina. She kept her ballerina allure all her life! Furthermore, I personally met several personalities represented: Princess Grace first and foremost, because I grew up in her Ballet Academy, Roger Moore with whom more recently I worked on the film set and who presented one of my big shows, and Josephine Baker whom I met during my first professional contract while still a child for her show about her life.
This cultural and artistic project took place, in addition to the UBP Bank, in the most emblematic places of the Principality: the Casino Square and Gardens and the Monte-Carlo Opera. What do these places represent for you who are from Monaco?
It is always an emotion for me to go to the Monte-Carlo Opera, because it is here that I performed starring roles of my career such as Scheherazade, the Mermaid of the Prodigal Son, the Gypsy in Les Deux Pigeons or the Taming of the Shrew and this as well for several National Day of the Prince of Monaco …
Your elegance and innate style have often found a natural connection as an ambassador for fashion and luxury brands. What did you wear on all these occasions, the image of an artist always being important ?
Fashion is, along with art and culture, the expression of our society. For me, every outfit is like a costume on the stage of life!
As a guest for “Ça va l’faire” on TVMonaco I chose a sparkling and glamorous fuchsia-colored jumpsuit by Alessandra Aiardo, who showed in Paris and Milan, with very beautiful jewelry by Pasquale Bruni, the brand of all the stars such as Jennifer Lopez, Gwyneth Paltrow or Lady Gaga…
As Master of Ceremonies for “State of Grace,” I wore a precious diamond and sapphire set from the famous French jewelry brand Cesare Pompanon. This with an elegant total look from Teodora Milano by Francesca Partesi, a 100% Made in Italy brand, with a sparkling sequin dress and a long ruby-colored velvet and cashmere coat.
Currently it is Elena Minello from the Temps & Passion boutique in Monaco who selects all my jewelry for me.
While Flavia Cannata, CEO of Alwaysupportalent, created all the styling of the outfits.
Finally, the photos to illustrate the publication of my book about my Rose Garden were taken with a dress created by Eles Italia by Silvia and Stefania Loriga. Made up of a multitude of tiny pale pink roses, it’s a truly ideal dress for this!
What are your future projects currently?
We have several with our company PromoArt Monte-Carlo Production. For example “Lorena & Friends”, a TV show that I would present about life in Monaco and its surroundings that everyone dreams of!
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Lorena Baricalla has performed in theatre and television in more than 35 countries around the world.
She is a Ballet Star and Choreographer, Singer and Actress.
In addition, she is a Master of Ceremonies in 5 languages for international events, TV Presenter, Ambassador for fashion and luxury brands, Author and Mentor.
She is a Producer with her international company PromoArt Monte-Carlo Production based in Monaco, with the Producer and her Manager Tino Genovese.
PromoArt currently produces her as an artist, manages her Corps de Ballet – which has included over the years around 200 dancers of different nationalities – and produces major events and shows on an international level.
In addition, PromoArt Monte-Carlo Production specializes in the concept of new entertainment projects and develops its activities in the cinema and television sector.
