Loredana Cannata: I Always Thank Myself that I Stayed True to my Dreams

Hello, Lorendana, can you tell us a little more about yourself?

I've been an actress for 20 years. I dreamed of becoming an actress since I was 7 years old. Now I also work as a director. Furthermore I am an activist and have been fighting for women's and animal rights for many years. Thanks to my work, I can reach more people, which is great.

You are an actress and director. What role do you like more?

Definitely the work of a director. I love this job because as a director you can be more creative and when you are an actor someone tells you what to do. Directing is more energising. It is very strange that very few women still work as directors. This is a job that is mostly done by men. Maybe I'm a little tired of being an actress. I'm tired of someone telling me how to do my hair. I'm tired of being somebody else. I want to be myself. I want to express myself, and acting does not allow you to express yourself completely. I want more freedom.

How did you decide to become an actress?

It was my childhood dream. As a kid, I found a small photo of Marilyn Monroe and just fell in love. It was as if I recognized something in her. I still keep this photo and it was she who made me start dreaming of becoming an actress. Of course, my parents and many more told me that it was impossible and that it would never happen. But I believed in my dream and told myself "I want to try." So I didn't believe them, but I believed in myself. I said to myself, "If there are people who have succeeded, then so can I.".

Your career begins in theatre. How did you decide to start filming?

When you are an actor, you don't always "decide". You just...