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Moria Casán and Mario Castiglione: A Tumultuous Love Story from the Argentine Stage
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Moria Casán and Mario Castiglione: A Tumultuous Love Story from the Argentine Stage

From La Nación · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Netflix biopic about Moria Casán has reignited interest in her past relationships, particularly with Mario Castiglione.
  • Their relationship began as a working friendship in the 1980s theater scene and led to the birth of their daughter, Sofía Gala.
  • The article details their complex relationship, including periods of intense arguments and physical separation, alongside shared professional endeavors.

The recent Netflix biopic exploring the life of Argentine entertainment icon Moria Casán has brought renewed attention to her storied past, including her tumultuous relationship with actor and director Mario Castiglione. Their connection, which began in the vibrant theater scene of Buenos Aires in the 1980s, evolved from a professional camaraderie into a deeply personal bond that resulted in the birth of their daughter, Sofía Gala.

We argued from morning until night, but I also bought him the bottle of whisky.

— Moria CasánMoria Casán reflects on the intense nature of her relationship with Mario Castiglione.

Casán, then known as Ana María Casanova, met Castiglione while they were both performers. Castiglione, described as cultured and bohemian with a simultaneously open-minded and conservative nature, confessed his love to Casán during a period when she was experiencing marital difficulties. Their relationship initially developed through late-night conversations in clandestine hotel rooms, where they would discuss various topics, including theology, before physical intimacy ensued.

Castiglione, who hailed from Los Hornos near La Plata, had a background in theater, studying with Alejandra Boero and directing independent theater. He also performed in films with renowned comedians Alberto Olmedo and Jorge Porcel. Their shared passion for the arts led them to form their own theater company, marking a significant professional collaboration alongside their personal journey.

Mario came from a bohemian life, he was very cultured, a lover of politics. He was a very open-minded and conservative guy at the same time, as I like them. One day he came into my dressing room and told me he was in love. That's how we started our relationship.

— Moria CasánMoria Casán describes the beginning of her relationship with Mario Castiglione.

The narrative of their relationship, as depicted and recalled, was marked by intense discussions, often described as arguments that lasted from morning until night. Despite these frequent clashes, there was also a deep affection and shared ambition. Casán recalled moments where, even during their arguments, she would still purchase bottles of whiskey for him, indicating a complex dynamic of conflict and care. Their story highlights the often-dramatic interplay between personal lives and professional ambitions within the Argentine entertainment industry.

The first times we went to super-clandestine hotels, he didn't do anything to me, he didn't touch a hair on my head, we talked about theology and it heated me up so much. I thought: 'This man is a genius!' I wasn't seducing him either, but we went to chat in a hotel. Until one day he said: 'Don't worry, I will be able to.' And one day he could.

— Moria CasánMoria Casán recounts the early stages of her intimacy with Mario Castiglione.
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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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