“I inherited her guts from my grandmother. It has taught me to never give up. Feel infinitely inspired by her and grateful for having such an incredible model to look up to,” Lucia Ponti tells us. Lucia is one of the young protagonists of the long-awaited Debutante Ballwhich takes place this Saturday in Paris, and its participation has generated great expectation. The young woman, eighteen years old, is the daughter of the film director Edoardo Ponti and the actress Sasha Alexanders; and granddaughter of Sofia Lorenthe eternal diva of cinema, to whom she is very close – “despite the distance, we spend a lot of time together” -.
He was born in Geneva, where the famous star lives; grew up in Los Angeles, and studies English and Art History at Brown. Passionate about reading and literature, She is called to continue her family’s legacy.a great lineage of ‘storytellers’, as she herself says.
© BESTIMAGE—You belong to a family of artists. From your grandparents Carlo and Sofia to your father, Edoardo, and your mother, Sasha Alexander, your uncle Carlo… Where are you headed? What would you like to do in the future?
—As a first-year college student, it’s a question I have a hard time answering for myself. I am passionate about writing, art history, and entrepreneurship, so I hope to pursue any of these three fields.
—What are you studying?
—I am currently studying English and Art History at Brown University. As for my career, my goals are to run my own art gallery, where I can mix all my passions for art and literature.
—Your mother and your family must be very proud of your participation in Le Bal. What have they told you and what has been your mother’s role in all the preparation?
—My family has supported me a lot in my participation. My mother, in particular, helped me in the process of choosing my dress and gave me a lot of advice on which one to choose.
© BESTIMAGE“I am passionate about writing, art history and entrepreneurship, so I hope to be able to dedicate myself to any of these three fields,” says Lucia, who will wear a design by Armani, a great friend of Sofia Loren for decades.
—There will also be cavaliersHave you learned the steps of all the dances that will be danced?
—I have learned all the dances and I am looking forward to dancing them.
—Who taught you to dance and how do you think you will feel on the dance floor?
—I was a competitive dancer for 14 years before I went to university, so I have a lot of experience with the waltz. I think I will feel very ethereal and angelic when I dance in my dress. I have never had the opportunity to dance on a stage like this and I am very excited.
—What is the best advice your parents have given you?
—I’ve been given endless advice, but recently my father told me something that really stuck with me: “Follow your passion and everything else will follow.” As we get older, it can be easy to get caught up in the pressures of wanting to succeed quickly, and my father’s advice is nothing more than a reminder to me that, in life, the most important thing in life is the ability to do the right thing. what you like and enjoy it.
© © Collection personnelle Lucia—Who is the person you are closest to?
—To my mother. She is my best friend, my rock. I am very lucky to have a mother who cares so much about me and has given me so much love and support throughout my life.
—What plans do you have for next year?
—Next year I will continue studying at Brown University and I hope to do internships during the summer in London or New York. Other than that, I plan to spend time with my family and friends.