No.in the Disney series The Ignorant Fairies Lilith Spring interprets Veratrans from Michele’s group of friends. A fictional character who adheres to the personal experience ofactress singer activist for LGBTQI + rights and that the series – as rarely happens in Italian cinema and TV – brought to the attention of the public. Now all captured by his charm and his story.
The career of Lilith Primavera
Raised in the Roman suburbs, Lilith defines herself as a “woman born male”. She moved to London at the age of 18, when she returned to Italy she started her own artistic career. She has accumulated many experiences with her, starting from her film debut with Mom + Mom, 2017 film directed by Karole Di Tommaso. In the same year she takes part in the documentary Lymph, by Carlotta Cerquetti, presented at the Rome Film Fest.
In 2019 he participates with a cameo in the docufilm I am Sofia by Silvia Luzi and available on RaiPlay, while in 2021 it was the turn of Beautiful soul, film directed by Dario Albertini. In parallel Lilith Primavera carries on her singing career. Among the singles published, Vanilla, Dust and Skin, Much, Taboo, Goodbye My Lover, come and get me, Naked, 4 Words And love me. She is also the author and performer of the podcast Malafemmina.
Despite the great commitment, popularity now comes with The Ignorant Fairies. In the series with Luca Argentero, Cristiana Capotondi, Ambra Angiolini and Anna Ferzetti, to name a few, she enters little by little. From a side character he conquers the whole scenelike the other protagonists.
Over the course of the 8 episodes Vera faces the traumas of the pastthe open wound with his family of origin, in particular the difficult relationship with the motherwho does not agree to have one transgender daughter.
Vera’s The ignorant fairies: a “strong and independent” woman
It accomplishes a path of growth and awareness which leads her to defeat fears, even at the cost of giving up great affections.
“Vera is a strong, independent woman and in love with her ignorant fairies”, said the actress at the series premiere. “It is a family. They are friends, they are accomplices, they are all you are looking for. Love is an important thing. I loved playing Vera because she gave me a new enthusiasm ». Regarding the relationship of her alter ego with her mother, she says: “Parents must accept their children in any way. I believe that love is the answer to all difficulties. When there is love, you look at nothing, if not to preserve it“.
Lilith Primavera at the presentation of “The Ignorant Fairies”. (Getty Images)
On the relationship with Özpetek: “Working with Ferzan was great. I learned a lot from him, from Gianluca (Mazzella, the second director of the series, nda) and all the incredible professionals I shared the set with. I treasured their teachings and I’m very happy about it ».
In the 2001 film the character of Lilith her name was Mara and was played by Lucrezia Valia. It was Özpetek himself, a guest at Sunday In, to explain the reasons for the name change. “I took the name of the trans she used to live in in my building and that is no longer there. Her name was Vera and I paid her a tribute ».
“I will always be grateful to you for the important choices you made, a trans woman in Italy in the 70s”wrote Lilith on Instagram instead.
Lilith with Ferzan Özpetek. (Getty Images)
Lilith Primavera’s private life
From the private life of Lilith Primavera very little is known. His social media profiles come to the rescue, but they don’t let much leak out. It is only known that he has a dog named Ernestooften present in the photos he publishes.
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