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maltatoday | SUNDAY • 31 MARCH 2024 4 ALMANAC My essentials JOSEPH GALEA 49 yrs, Performing Arts Practitioner and Theatre/TV producer. I am from Bormla where I also reside. I am married to the actress and broadcaster Antonella Galea Loffreda, and this year marks our 25th wedding anniversary. Our 18-year-old daughter Martina is currently pursuing a degree in Musical Theatre in London. I have a deep passion for art, culture, and everything related to Maltese heritage. For the past nine years, I have been working as a full-time performing arts and media practitioner. My work revolves around the production of theatre and television projects, where I undertake the roles of scriptwriter, director and actor when the need arises. 4 5 1. Book 2. Film 3. Internet / TV 4. Music 5. Place I don't have a specific website or blog that I regularly follow. Like everyone else, I use the internet frequent- ly, but the site I find myself visiting the most is the one dedi- cated to Italian foot- ball, especially news related to my favorite team, Juventus. Due to my work commit- ments, I can't always catch up on games and updates as they happen, so I often vis- it the Juventus web- site to stay informed about the latest news. I enjoy a diverse range of music genres spanning from classical and sacred to pop and rock. I often find my- self listening to music based on my mood and the task at hand. However, if I were to name a composer who has left a lasting impact on me since my youth, it would certain- ly be the great Ennio Mor- ricone. His score for various film soundtracks has always captivated me. On a different note, I have a strong affinity for Queen's music, largely be- cause I grew up listening to it, along with numerous other bands and singers from the eighties and nineties. ITALY holds a special place in my heart. My favorite city is Rome, and I never tire of visiting it. The streets of Rome feel like an open-air museum, brimming with history and culture. IN recent years, I also had the pleasure of visiting Wales, a country that capti- vated me with its breathtak- ing natural beauty. THERE are still many des- tinations on my travel wish- list, including Egypt and the Holy Land. However, I understand that traveling to these places may not be easy at the moment. WHAT I enjoy reading most are short stories. In fact, I can't help but men- tion a book that was published last year that is very close to my heart.: Siesta, a collection of short stories in Maltese penned by Trevor Zahra. A publication that to my surprise was dedicated to myself and my wife An- tonella alongside two other friends of his who also happen to be very good friends of ours. I also particularly ap- preciate Melitensia books. The latest addition to my collection was Woven Splendour, a publication about the tapestries of St John's Co-Cathedral which had just been restored. We were fortunate enough to see them displayed last year. I visited them more than once and literally found myself captivated by their beauty. UPON watching The Crown, I particularly enjoyed actress Olivia Colman's acting, who portrayed the role of the queen. I have lately come across 'The Lost Daughter', where- in she played the lead role. This psychological drama, alongside the formidable cast, stands out as one of the best films I've ever seen, despite its seemingly simple premise. THERE'S a particular scene that re- curs throughout the film, where the mother peels oranges for her daugh- ters without breaking the peel, making it look like a snake. This de- tail lingered in my mind long after watching. The film demands mul- tiple viewings to fully absorb the numerous details and understand their significance. Compiled by Laura Calleja suggestions by email lcalleja@mediatoday.com 1 This page is supported by Arts Council Malta 2 3