Manuela Moreno Talks TV Past and New Dance Show
Italian TV presenter Manuela Moreno has given an interview about her career. She revealed that she was not the first choice to host the program "A Vita in Diretta". Someone else was approached before her for the role.
Moreno also spoke about an earlier show she presented, called "Filorosso". She said the program suited her personality well, but it was never brought back for a new season despite this.
Moreno is currently taking part in "Ballando con le Stelle", a popular Italian dance competition where celebrities learn to dance alongside professional partners. Judges then score their performances.
In the show, Moreno is paired with professional dancer Carlo Aloia. A video has shown the two of them rehearsing together for an upcoming dance called the "Quick", a fast and lively style.
Speaking about her approach to the competition, Moreno said she plans to be "scatenata", meaning wild or full of energy, during her performance. However, her dance teacher reminded her that training comes first. He said they still need to practice properly before she can perform with that kind of energy.
The exchange suggests a light-hearted but professional relationship between the two as they prepare for the show. Moreno's comments about her past TV roles also give fans insight into parts of her career that were less well known, including shows she was not chosen for and projects that were not renewed.
Vocabulary5 words
- first choice
- the person picked before anyone else for a job
- host
- to present or lead a TV show
- dance competition
- a contest where people are judged on dancing
- rehearsing
- practicing before a real performance
- renewed
- brought back for another season
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Answer key
1. She was not the first person asked 2. It was not brought back 3. They need to practice first
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Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Manuela Moreno has given an _____ about her career.
She revealed that she was not the first _____ to host "A Vita in Diretta".
She said the show "Filorosso" suited her _____ well.
It was never brought back for a new _____.
Moreno is taking part in a popular dance _____.
She is paired with professional dancer Carlo _____.
The two of them have been shown _____ together.
Moreno said she plans to be "_____" during her performance.
Her dance teacher reminded her that _____ comes first.
They still need to _____ properly before the show.
Discussion questions
- Have you ever watched a dance competition show? What did you think of it?
- Why do you think TV presenters sometimes talk about not being the first choice for a job?
- Do you think practicing hard is important before a public performance? Why?
- Would you like to compete on a dance show? Why or why not?
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