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We find ourselves in Via Padova, in the heart of East Milan. Meeting Sarah Toscano and her team almost immediately after her victory on Amici di Maria De Filippi. The location is a dreamy apartment, filled with paintings, tapestries, plants, and chandeliers that wouldn't be out of place in a palace ballroom. Born in 2006, Sarah is a natural beauty and a fresh talent. She constantly pushes herself, even in front of the camera, and never gets enough, especially when she's out of her comfort zone.

The first question is about her victory on Amici—how could it not be? Such a significant, recent, and decisive event has to be discussed. Sarah lights up and tells us, "It was surreal. I saw the card turn over, my name came out. Everything turned golden, confetti fell, and I thought they were kidding me. It felt like a joke, a dream, a prank. I needed to pinch myself. Maria understood and said, 'Wake up, Sarah, you've just won Amici.'"

The talent show is a training ground, a starting point, a launchpad, a school, but it's also a bubble, as she explains: "It's demanding. It's a school, so you have to put in the effort. Nothing is handed to you, it's not all smooth, but it's a beautiful journey. You go there because you want to achieve a dream, you want to dance or sing in life." What are the three things that stayed with her from this experience, the three fundamental lessons she will carry with her forever? "It taught me not to be afraid of myself. Sometimes you create obstacles for yourself that don't help you grow. It taught me that sharing what you feel with your fellow travelers helps, whether it's positive or negative, or just to talk. It's essential. And it taught me what to expect outside that small bubble, how to behave, how to face the TV world. It's a sort of preparation."

hero hero “It's amazing to see people singing your songs. In the last shows, I really noticed people were engaged, singing at the top of their lungs. I looked at them and thought: how wonderful, I want to live like this.”
The future is a beautiful and exciting blur, a field to test this preparation. "I don't know what the future holds. Even when I was on Amici, I didn't know how I would spend the summer. They told me it would be busy, but I didn't expect it to be this much. But I know I want to live like this, so I'll tell you: I will live like this, I'll sing, I'll write, I'll be on stage." Speaking of stages, the singer of "Sexy Magica" met her fans during her Instore Tour and her summer tour, which will end in mid-July. "Meeting fans is crucial, especially when you've just come out of Amici. On the show, the audience knew you, but you didn't know them. Now, outside, you have the chance to do Instores, to meet all the people who supported you, who are there for you and not for everyone. You know they are fond of you, they thank you. It's beautiful, I'm the one thanking them. If all this is happening to me, it's thanks to them."

Similar experiences come with live performances, with the added element of having to perform. There are many differences between performing on TV and performing live across Italy: "Live shows are even better because on Amici we sang in front of cameras, in front of judges. To sing to the audience, we had to look to the side. But live, they're right in front of you. They sing your songs. It's amazing to see people singing your songs. In the last shows, I really noticed people were engaged, singing at the top of their lungs. I looked at them and thought: how wonderful, I want to live like this."

When talking about inspiration, there's a burst of impulsivity, pure art, a Romantic and chaotic approach to writing, reminiscent of the writers between the 18th and 19th centuries: "My sources of inspiration are very random. It all starts by chance. When something comes to mind, when something happens that I want to tell, I might jot it down in my phone notes and then go to the piano and write. It even happens on the plane. It doesn't have to be extraordinary. I might experience the most beautiful thing in the world, but I have no ideas at that moment. It's a natural movement; music is what comes from your heart."

Her face lights up with the same enthusiasm when she talks about her musical tastes and favorite artists: "I'm a fan of international pop, so I really like Dua Lipa, Olivia Rodrigo, Ariana Grande, Rihanna. I love the American and international world. I love English as a language because it's so fluid. Singing in English is beautiful. I also love the delicacy of the French world, the dance of Spanish, and I like Italian music too, even though there are fewer artists here. I love Annalisa, Elodie, Angelina Mango, Emma, Tananai, Ultimo; I could name a thousand. I don't like judging artists. There might be someone whose one song I like, while with others, I love everything. For example, Yungblud has nothing to do with the music I make, but I love him madly. Every song. I listen to everything."

Switching topics for a moment, we talk about spirituality, horoscopes, and things to believe in. Sarah shows curiosity but always returns to her passion: "I'm very interested in the world of horoscopes and tarot cards. My way of expressing my inner self, however, is always music. I'd like someone to read my tarot cards; I always look at the stands around Milan. I never manage to go and try it out. I'm a Capricorn; I always read the monthly horoscopes, and they're often spot on." The same goes for the world of beauty and skincare. Being so young, Sarah prefers a minimal approach, but with one condition: her face must be clean, preferably with a cleansing foam. It doesn't matter if it's without makeup.

The key seems to be to move, to fully enjoy this chaotic but happy moment. She confirms this herself when, towards the end of our beautiful chat, we tackle the topic of pressure, mental health, and how to preserve and protect oneself in a beautiful but complex world: "I'm serene, I feel in my comfort zone. I'm always busy; lately, I've hardly been home. But I'm doing what I love, so I’m happy. When I'm alone, I don't know what to do; I go out, walk everywhere. I'm not a lone wolf: I like being with people. Being busy makes me feel good; it increases my zest for life, makes me more energetic. I have a lot of adrenaline in my body." Her advice for those who want to follow her path? Simple but extremely difficult at the same time: "You have to discover yourself. Amici helped me a lot with this. I understood my limits, how to overcome or face them. I stopped being afraid of the limits I imposed on myself, of being afraid to show others who I am. At first, I feared others' judgment, feared they'd think, 'what is she doing on stage?' Then, little by little, I realized the more I thought that, the more they thought it too. It's the most important thing to learn."

hero hero “It doesn't have to be extraordinary. I might experience the most beautiful thing in the world, but I have no ideas at that moment. It's a natural movement; music is what comes from your heart.”

1st Look:
Full look CRISTIANO BURANI.

2nd Look:
Full look MARCO RAMBALDI.

3rd Look:
Full look MARNI, jewels JUPITER.

4th Look:
Full look VERSACE JEANS COUTURE.

5th Look:
Full look VIVETTA.

Credits:

Make Up Serena Congiu
Hair Gabriele Marozzi
Ph. Assistant Luciana Lorizzo
Stylist Assistant Filippo Bottaioli
Artist Sarah Toscano
Interview Priscilla Lucifora
Special thanks Anticamera Location