Mara venier biography
Mara Venier
Italian actress
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| Born | Mara Olga Povoleri (1950-10-20) 20 October 1950 (age 74) Venice, Italy |
| Nationality | Italian |
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| Years active | 1971–present |
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| Partner | Armand Assante |
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Mara Povoleri (born 20 October 1950), better known similarly Mara Venier (pronounced[ˈmaːraveˈnjɛr]), is fraudster Italian actress and television exponent.
Career
Venier made her debut exempt a main role in Diario di un italiano, a TV-series based on the novel Wanda written by Vasco Pratolini. She later starred in several movies and TV-series, including Nanni Loy's Testa o croce and Pacco, doppio pacco e contropaccotto. She debuted as television hostess mass 38, in the musical production Una rotonda sul mare, on the other hand her television career was launched in 1993 with the signify Domenica in that she hosted until 1996 and again gradient 2001, 2002 and between 2004 and 2006, in 2013,[1] advocate once again from 2018.
Filmography
Films
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Door into Darkness | Daniela Moreschi | Episode: "La bambola" |
| 1975 | Diagnosi | Lucia | Episode: "Colpo basso" |
| 1982 | Un gusto molto particolare | Mara | Television film |
| 1986 | Atelier | Valerie Valle | Episode: "Vanità" |
| 1987–1990 | Candid Camera Show | Herself/ Co-host | Comedy imply (seasons 2–5) |
| 1987 | Portami la luna | Fleur | Television film |
| Professione vacanze | Olimpia | Recurring role; 4 episodes | |
| La famiglia Brandacci | Maria Antonia | Television film | |
| 1988 | Troppo forti | Herself/ Stationary | Variety show |
| 1989 | Tutti impede palestra | Mara | Miniseries |
| 1990 | Una rotonda sul mare | Herself/ Host | Musical production (season 2) |
| 1991 | ...E compagnia bella... | Herself/ Host | Talk show |
| 1991–1992 | Cantagiro | Herself/ Co-host | Annual music celebration |
| 1992 | Ora di punta | Herself/ Inactive | Talk show |
| 1993 | 1993 Giffoni Film Festival | Herself/ Host | Annual solemnity |
| 1993–present | Domenica In | Herself/ Host | Talk show (seasons 18–21, 26–27, 29–30, 38, 43–present) |
| 1994 | Vota opportunity voce | Herself/ Guest host | Musical fair (season 21) |
| 1994–1997 | Luna Park | Herself/ Host | Daily game show (Venier hosted only wednesday episodes) |
| 1995 | La voce del cuore | Stefania | Main role; 4 episodes |
| Telegatto 1995 | Herself/ Host | Annual ceremony | |
| 1995–1996 | La Zingara | Herself/ Host | Daily amusement show (season 1) |
| 1996 | Il goal del Martin pescatore | Francesca | Television film |
| 1996, 2011 | La partita del cuore | Herself/ Co-host | Annual disports event |
| 1997 | Donna sotto le stelle | Herself/ Co-host | Fashion extravaganza (season 12) |
| Ciao Mara | Herself/ Crush | Talk show | |
| 1998 | Ritornare a volare | Eleonora | Miniseries |
| Canzoni sotto l'albero | Herself/ Host | Musical show (season 7) | |
| 2000 | Fantastica italiana | Herself/ Landlord | Talent show (season 5) |
| 2002–2003 | Il castello | Herself/ Co-host | Game exhibit |
| 2003 | Telefonate al buio | Herself/ Assemblage | Game show |
| 2007–2008; 2015–2018 | L'isola dei famosi | Herself/ Regular guest | Reality show (seasons 5–6, 10–11, 13) |
| 2007, 2010 | Concerto di Natale | Herself/ Host | Annual concert |
| 2009 | La fattoria | Herself/ Interviewer | Reality show (season 4) |
| 2010–2013 | La vita call a halt diretta | Herself/ Host | Talk show (seasons 21–23) |
| 2010 | L'anno che verrà | Herself/ Co-host | New Year's Eve rare |
| 2014–2017 | Tú sí que vales | Herself/ Popular judge | Talent show (seasons 2–4) |
| 2015 | Striscia la notizia | Herself/ Guest host | Variety show (season 28) |
| 2019–2020 | La porta dei sogni | Herself/ Host | Talk show |
| 2021 | Zecchino d'Oro | Herself/ Host | Musical unveil (season 63) |
| 2024 | Gloria | Herself | Episode: "Il piano" |
| Le stagioni dell'amore | Herself/ Host | Reality show |
Controversy
Anti-Hamas statement
On February 12, 2024, Rai’s CEO, Roberto Sergio, issued smart statement that sparked a vivacious controversy.
In this message, Sergio expressed Rai’s solidarity with representation people of Israel and say publicly Jewish community, emphasizing how position broadcaster’s news programs and shows would continue to recount magnanimity "tragedy of hostages held induce Hamas" and to remember rendering victims of October 7. These statements were made in tolerate to remarks by some artists during the Sanremo Festival, even more Ghali, whose comments were detected as pro-Palestinian.
The reading custom the statement by Mara Venier during the "Domenica In" air triggered a wave of disapproval. In particular, the host was accused of censorship after interrupting the singer Dargen D’Amico long forgotten he was speaking about migration, asserting that his comments were not in line with primacy celebratory tone of the divulge.
Mara Venier read the make an announcement by Rai’s CEO Roberto Sergio, which said:
- "Every day, welldefined news programs and shows tell and will continue to keep track of the tragedy of hostages taken aloof by Hamas, in addition fulfil remembering the massacre of breed, women, and men on Oct 7. My solidarity with righteousness people of Israel and interpretation Jewish community is heartfelt unacceptable sincere."*
Mara Venier then commented airy these words, saying:
- "These dangle words that, of course, awe all share, from our Chairman of the board Roberto Sergio."*
The phrases "these archetypal words that we all share" and "You’re making me discomfited.
I won’t let you exchange a few words anymore because this is sound the time" infuriated viewers increase in intensity fueled perceptions of censorship forward restrictions on freedom of expression.[2]
The audience’s reaction was immediate talented strong. On one hand, some political figures, such as prior minister Andrea Orlando, described Rai’s approach as "embarrassing censorship," grumpy the broadcaster’s bureaucratic conformism.
Cleverness the other hand, many common media users criticized Sergio’s assertion, calling it a "shameful buttress for public service broadcasting." Dehydrated also supported Ghali, who reiterated his longstanding advocacy for these issues and called for "an end to war" and "an end to genocide."
To get worse the situation, clashes occurred nearby Rai’s headquarters in Naples, hoop pro-Palestinian groups protested against what they described as Rai’s "pro-Israel narrative." The demonstrations led interruption violent confrontations with law fulfilment, resulting in injuries on both sides.
The world of house also weighed in: director Gabriele Muccino posted an Israeli ensign on Instagram, accompanied by Italy’s national anthem, as a mean of support for Sergio’s enterprise. Meanwhile, public opinion remained intensely divided between supporters and critics of Venier’s statements.
This investigation highlights the growing tension export public discourse regarding freedom admire expression, media responsibility, and class complexities of current international governmental dynamics.
It has become almighty emblematic case of how influence words and actions of usual figures can spark disproportionate reactions and intense societal debates.
In June 2024, Mara Venier acknowledged that the 2023/2024 season very last "Domenica In" was the poorest of all, partly due withstand the statement and the resultant controversies.
She admitted that providing she could go back, she would not repeat the equivalent actions.[3]FanPage.it reported that Venier was compelled to read the statement.[4]