On Saturday 23rd September from 18pm at the Atipico Porte Contarine, under a downpour, there were many people attending the meeting with Diego Dallas Palma, organized and conducted by City Councilor of the Municipality of Padua, the talented Davide Meneghini, who has already brought many other characters to this project Padova, in atypical places, where to push for dedicated meetings, we remember the meeting in July with the Governor Zaia. Diego Dalla Palma, an internationally renowned makeup artist and look maker, is an unmistakable icon in the world of style, focusing on beauty and image, and a strong advocate for Made in Italy around the world. He appears charismatic, dressed in a yellow suit, full of energy, yet always with a hint of melancholy, born of his experiences and the fact that he is a sensitive and empathetic man. He is affectionate and open to dialogue with the audience, who, in addition to Meneghini's hosting, were pressed on a variety of topics.
Diego Dalla Palma: Venetian success in the world of makeup
Born and raised in Enego, Vicenza, then moved in '68 to Padua and then to Milan and from there on he established himself as an artist full of professionalism, competence, charisma and intensity in a mix that has made him become the most esteemed Italian image author and one of the most prestigious experts in the make-up sector at an international levelIn the past he was a talented costume and set designer working in the most famous Italian theatres and, for ten years at RAI.
There are many divas that he had the pleasure and honor of doing make-up like Anna Magnani, Silvana Mangano, Monica Vitti, and Ornella Vanoni and many others. He later became a successful entrepreneur, creating a high-quality cosmetics line, highly regarded by industry professionals and now distributed worldwide, that bears his name. For years, he has written best-selling books (fiction and on image and beauty topics).
He is also a very popular television personality, in many programs, dedicating himself to the role of commentatorDalla Palma has edited and continues to edit columns on image and themes related to interiority. Diego Dalla Palma is currently recognized as due to his interest in introspection, interiority, and the values that enhance the spirit and give meaning to life, they have become a “living” subject.
During the meeting, he spoke extensively about his family, his mother Agnese, who was not very affectionate but proud, and his father, who always supported him. A family that always believed in his professionalism and ability. He describes his life as "a tormented one, but fortunately." He loves to travel and recommends it to all guests, he particularly loves the city of Lisbon where he feels freeA place that brings him relief, but remains a somewhat melancholic city where he can linger for deep reflection.
A new home in the center of Padua
Diego after spending almost fifty years in Milan; where he built his career. Becoming a well-known figure we know about, he then moved on for five years in Selvazzano. SAlways in the Padua area. Now, recently, he has moved to the city center"In Selvazzano, I lived in a large house with a huge park," he explains, "but now I needed something else. I chose to move to Padua because I find it the right size. It has a cosmopolitan appeal, thanks in part to the presence of one of the oldest universities in the world.
It's a mix between Venice, Bologna and Milan: a balance I like." He has many friends in Padua, but his comfort zone remains travel. – he underlines -. I feel happy as soon as I arrive at the airport or at the station". The new house has a old-world charm, dating back to the 1300th century. I've seen other beautiful houses, but they were in places I would never have lived. This one, however, is perfect."
A new theatre project
Very close to the Verdi Theatre, the new Paduan house is the opportunity to focus on his new theatrical project, which will debut at the Teatro Olimpico in Vicenza from 19 to 21 October, the series of events «Imperfect Beauty» that is born every evening telling a different female character, linked to the 6 themes: courage, diversity, pain, destiny, awareness and discipline. «This too is a journey, but among the stories of great women. On October 19th, Nancy Brilli will be at my side, on the 20th Luciana Savignano and on the 21st Cecilia Gasdia.
When artistic director Giancarlo Marinelli called him to propose this show about his concept of beauty, he considered it a sort of Oscar for his career.
Produced by Teatro Ghione, Teatro Parioli and Teatro OlimpicoThe direction is by Ferdinando Ceriani, the music by Cesare Picco, the lighting and visual effects by Francesco Lo Pergolo, while the costumes are by himself, with Laura Milan. Joining him on stage will be actress Vera Dragone and cellist Giovanna Famulari. He has been writing best-selling books for years (fiction and on themes related to image and beauty). He is also a highly regarded television personality, appearing on numerous programs, where he also serves as a commentator. He invites everyone to join him at the theater, which, as we mentioned, is the fulfillment of a dream of his, and where we have seen an energy and dedication that make his eyes sparkle.
