If your life were a movie, what would be the first scene?
The film would begin with a girl with a curious and happy look, sitting on the sofa in the living room with her grandparents, watching soap operas on the weekend and trying to understand how to make a soap opera. It is there that the first desire to act, to play characters, appears. The main character would be a resilient and strong girl who never stops dreaming even in the most difficult times.
Have you always wanted to act?
Yes, I remember from a very early age wanting to imitate what I saw on television, rehearsing lines and gestures. Not only did he imitate actors, he also imitated journalists, invented news and pretended he was speaking to a camera. As I have always been very communicative, it was always a medium that aroused my interest. I dreamed a lot about being on the other side of the television: being a character, telling stories…
When you’re in the studio or on stage, what changes about you?
In the studio I leave behind who I am, and focus on being the character I’m playing. I really need to feel what she is feeling, to be able to do a good job. I go into character mode, and do everything with a lot of focus, attention and commitment. It’s like entering a bubble in the studio and then leaving and returning to being Diana as always.
Diana with her sister
We know you’re a good student! How do you balance studying with acting?
Organization, support and a lot of commitment. I do my homework as soon as I leave school, I study the materials in advance, and then, when I have recordings, I ask for help whenever I need it. I take the books with me between scenes, and I always keep in mind that school is a priority.
CHow did you feel when you heard your name at the Golden Globes?
I was in shock, not really knowing what I was feeling. It was a mixture of enormous joy, surprise, and a lot of emotion. Seeing the pride in my parents’ eyes and my co-stars all standing and applauding is a moment that I will forever keep in my heart.
O qWhat does this award represent in your journey?
Recognition, but also a lot of responsibility. Knowing that the public voted for me, and that they believe in me and my talent, gives me the strength to want to continue, to work harder, study more, to grow and be even happier.
In “High Definition”, you showed a more personal side. Did any questions leave you thinking after the interview?
I thought a lot, but before the interview, about the question “what do your eyes say”. However, the interview is done in such a calm and natural way that it literally becomes a conversation where we let ourselves be carried away by everything our heart wants to say. Therefore, despite having thought of a more elaborate answer to the final question, I ended up only answering what came from my heart. It was the interview I most enjoyed doing to date, and I think it will forever be the most special.
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What motivated you to make the issue of bullying so visible?
Helping others, without a doubt. Because I know I’m not alone, and I know how much it hurts to think we are alone. And because there are still many children who experience bullying situations in silence, out of fear and shame of speaking out.
What advice would you give to children or young people who are bullied at school?
To speak. Don’t isolate yourself. Ask for help. Look for a person you trust, a friend, a teacher, your parents. Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness, so don’t be afraid to share what you’re going through.
The book talks about my experience in the 1st cycle, what I suffered and how alone I felt. It talks about school, recess, bullying, and how, despite that, I managed to find my light again. When I wrote it, I didn’t think it would become a book, nor that I would be where I am today, but rather to help me get out everything I was feeling at that moment. And also to one day help my sister, if she was in the same situation.
Since then, you have implemented a series of initiatives that have left a mark…
Then came the realization of the dream of acting, singing lessons and solidarity projects. I think that everything has happened at the right time, and that I have been lucky enough to do many beautiful projects.
What matters most when choosing a new project?
Whatever it is, there must be truth, love, and that it has value for me and for what I am. That challenges me and adds value to me. It’s the most important thing.
Who is the person who inspires you the most?
My parents and my sister because they always support me and believe in me. And my whole family too, as well as all the people who are part of my life. I’m a little inspired by all of them because they all teach me something. And right now I really feel like I’m surrounded by good people.
Ginja Family
Away from the cameras, what makes you happiest?
Being with family, being with friends, laughing a lot, socializing, learning new things, reading a good book, listening to music. Simple but happy moments.
What’s something the public doesn’t know about you yet, but you’d like them to?
That, despite everything we see (projects, events, interviews) I also have normal days, and less good days. I have fears and I also have insecurities. And this is also part of me, however I always choose to move forward and fight for my dreams.
