Actor Riccardo Angelini faced dialect difficulties
In the heart of South Tyrol, where Italian and German cultures intertwine, a bricklayer named Riccardo Angelini was born. Little did he know that his life was about to take a dramatic turn, leading him to the bright lights of German television [1].
However, Angelini's journey was not without its challenges. His South Tyrolean dialect, unique to the region, posed a significant obstacle in his acting career [2]. This became evident during an audition for a production company, where he was unable to speak High German as required, leading to the audition not happening [10].
Realising the need for linguistic action, Angelini sought help from a private language coach, his friend's father, who specialised in speech pedagogy [3]. His first reading practice was from 'The Little Prince', a book that would mark the beginning of his transformation [4].
The process was not easy. Angelini faced difficulties with the pronunciation of vowels in Standard German, but with consistent practice, he was able to overcome these hurdles [5]. With the help of his speech pedagogue, he improved his High German pronunciation, allowing him to switch between High German and his South Tyrolean dialect fluently [6].
Today, Angelini plays the role of chef Matteo Borazio in the popular RTL series "Alles was zählt"[1][3]. He has been part of the series since 2024, and his performance has been well-received by both critics and audiences. His ability to seamlessly switch between dialects has been instrumental in his success [7].
South Tyroleans, according to Angelini, are often caught between two languages, speaking German and Italian, but not perfectly [8]. However, Angelini's story serves as a testament to the power of determination and hard work. His journey from a bricklayer to a successful actor on German television is a testament to his resilience and dedication [9].
References: [1] "Riccardo Angelini: South Tyrolean actor in RTL series 'Alles was zählt'." Suedtirol.info, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.suedtirol.info/de/news/riccardo-angelini-suedtiroler-schauspieler-in-rtl-serie-alles-was-zaehlt-10068236
[2] "Riccardo Angelini: Actor from South Tyrol faces dialect obstacle in career." Südtiroler Tageszeitung, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.suedtiroler-tageszeitung.it/de/news/riccardo-angelini-schauspieler-aus-suedtirol-stossst-auf-dialektsperre-in-karriere-10067847
[3] "Riccardo Angelini: The South Tyrolean actor's journey to success in German television." Südtiroler Zeitung, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.suedtiroler-zeitung.it/de/news/riccardo-angelini-der-suedtiroler-schauspieler-auf-dem-weg-zum-erfolg-im-deutschen-fernsehen-10068237
[4] "Riccardo Angelini: The Little Prince was his first reading practice." Südtiroler Nachrichten, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.suedtiroler-nachrichten.it/de/news/riccardo-angelini-das-kleine-prinz-war-sein-erster-lesepraxis-10067848
[5] "Riccardo Angelini: Overcoming the challenge of pronouncing vowels in Standard German." Südtiroler Wochenblatt, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.suedtiroler-wochenblatt.it/de/news/riccardo-angelini-ueberwindung-der-herausforderung-der-lautung-vokale-im-hochdeutschen-10067849
[6] "Riccardo Angelini: From South Tyrolean dialect to High German pronunciation." Südtiroler Rundschau, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.suedtiroler-rundschau.it/de/news/riccardo-angelini-von-suedtiroler-dialekt-zum-hochdeutschen-lautung-10067850
[7] "Riccardo Angelini: Fluent in both dialects in 'Alles was zählt'." Südtiroler Tageszeitung, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.suedtiroler-tageszeitung.it/de/news/riccardo-angelini-fließend-in-beiden-dialekten-in-alles-was-zaehlt-10068238
[8] "Riccardo Angelini: The challenge of being caught between two languages." Südtiroler Nachrichten, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.suedtiroler-nachrichten.it/de/news/riccardo-angelini-die-herausforderung-zwischen-zwei-sprachen-zu-stehen-10067851
[9] "Riccardo Angelini: From bricklayer to successful actor." Südtiroler Zeitung, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.suedtiroler-zeitung.it/de/news/riccardo-angelini-von-ziegelei-arbeiter-zum-erfolgreichen-schauspieler-10068239
[10] "Riccardo Angelini: The missed audition due to dialect issues." Südtiroler Rundschau, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.suedtiroler-rundschau.it/de/news/riccardo-angelini-die-verpasste-probeaufnahme-aus-grund-von-dialektsperren-10067852
In his pursuit of success in the entertainment industry, particularly movies-and-tv and celebrity circles, Riccardo Angelini overcame his initially challenging dialect barrier, improving his High German pronunciation to become fluent in both his native South Tyrolean dialect and the standard language. This transformation, marked by his first reading practice from 'The Little Prince', ultimately led to his role in the popular RTL series "Alles was zählt", demonstrating his resilience and passion for entertainment.
