Sandra Milo, the story of a diva
Sandra Milo, Mara Maionchi, Orietta Berti present Quelle brave donne, the show about an unforgettable road trip by three extraordinary 80-year-old women who created a special alchemy. And when they’re together, they light up the atmosphere with cheesy jokes, mischievous quips, and the affection of true friendship.
These good girls: Mara Maionchi, Orietta Berti, Sandra Milo
At the “The Good Girls” press conference, the three protagonists present themselves with very different looks that reflect their different personalities. Mara Maionchi, 81, with the usual snap that is sometimes a little rude, wears black trousers and a leather jacket. Sandra Milo, who is approaching 90, is very elegant in a floral dress and white heels, a look reminiscent of Carla from Federico Fellini’s film 8 1/2. And finally, the youngest of the trio, Orietta Berti, 78, still tops the charts with Mille, one of her iconic tunic blouses, as Milo points out.
Orietta Berti, Mara Maionchi and Sandra Milo in The Good Girls
Those good girls, Sandra Milo’s lewd proposal
Taken individually, they are irresistible, three are even more. And you can bet on that Those good girls it becomes a cult program. Meanwhile, the three are ready to go again if production greenlights a second season. Berti, Maionchi and Milo are therefore ready to leave together again. And Sandra’s suggestion for a possible second adventure is that the two companions become more adventurous. In fact, he lightly complains about it They are too faithful to their husbands. In fact, the two have a happy marriage, Mara with Alberto Salerno (not present at the conference because he had an intestinal problem, not to use Maionchi’s colorful expression, which is unrepeatable) and Orietta Berti with the legendary Osvaldo Paterlini.
Those good girls where and when to see him
But in the meantime, let’s focus on this first edition. The programme, which will last 6 weeks, debuts on Sky on 19 May at 21:15 and is streaming NOW, always on demand and viewable on Sky Go. Mara Maionchi, because, explains: “I wanted to do a program with old women“. In short, he wanted to “experience the pleasure of being with two people my age”. Basically, “as long as there is life, there is hope”.
The trio certainly doesn’t go easy on themselves when traveling and revealed a perfect harmony between Mara, Orietta and Sandra, which was not at all obvious. If Maionchi and Berti already knew each other for professional reasons, Milo is a total discovery. The experiment was a complete success because, as Fellini’s muse tells us today, women show more solidarity with each other. “In my day a woman was obtained by marriage,” so female competition was supreme. “Today women like men”.
The program takes these three beloved stars through Spain, involving them in some extraordinary activities and others more in everyday life, between local traditions and experiences that are unusual for them. All this will allow the 3 “good girls” to immerse themselves in different customs and cultures, such as flamenco dance, where Milo has proven to be the most skilled. Above all, our protagonists treat themselves to an unforgettable holiday.
Mara Maionchi, Orietta Berti and Sandra Milo in “The Good Girls”
Those good girls, the van ride and the choice of shoes
Mara, Sandra and Orietta travel aboard a very special van – and also very recognizable: shocking pink leopard print – driven by their handyman driver Alessandro Livi, 50% Italian and 50% Iberian. It is he who accompanies them through the various missions, helps them with the Spanish language, acts as their “bodyguard”. Day after day, Alessandro breaks into their hearts and the relationship with him grows stronger, so much so that he gets involved in the girls’ missions and life together.
The constant movement in the van alone sparked a controversy over which shoes to wear. While Mara and Orietta have cautiously adopted comfortable shoes. Sandra didn’t give up on her heels and defied the risk of falling.
Orietta Berti, Sandra Milo and Mara Maionchi in “The Good Girls”
Those good girls, the Spanish adventures
In each of the stages they go through some singular exams and they perform real ones missions immortalized with a selfie every time: from shopping at the market for a special dinner to meeting a quirky superhero, from meeting a religious brotherhood to a performance of caliente flamenco, from re-enacting a scene in full spaghetti western atmosphere to a holistic experience. Until the flight on board a hot air balloon.
All of this fuels the sincere and complicit relationship the “good girls” build: a fun and sweet friendship between three very different but very similar women in their desire for fun and penchant for discovery.
Sandra Milo, Orietta Berti and Mara Maionchi in “The Good Girls”