Marianna Lagani is an accomplished actress and producer of both mainstream and regional theater work, most notably The God Loves My Girls. Her credits also include such movies as The Piano and Other Stories, Love, Dance and other projects. She has been married to Brazilian entrepreneur Luiz Carlos da Silva Pereira for 21 years and has two children. Age plays a role in how the public views her as an actor/producer. Age defies everything: from the soft, velvety voice of the older woman, to the sultry energy of the young women presented in Age. This production is one more example of how Lagani peppers her acting and directing with cultural references to age-specific markets.
From her many roles in television, she has matured into a polished young lady who understands the expectations of her role as an actress. “Age defies everything,” says Lagani. “I get calls almost always from young girls who say to me, “My agent told me I can do something with your acting or directing, but I’m too young. “, she continues.
“Age defies everything” is a common theme among women wishing to pursue a successful career in the entertainment industry. Age has become a part of the conversation when discussing opportunities in entertainment and the media. Age defies height as a relevant criterion in the entertainment industry. Age defies education as an acceptable criterion when seeking a position in television, film and theatre. Age does not disqualify a mature lady from taking part in a mature profession as portrayed by Marianna Lagani in Age.