Starting from March 9 at 21.15, Sky exclusively presents the new season of Beijing Express. The pairs of travelers selected for the show SkyOriginal, Manufactured by Banijay Italy, are ready to go in a few days. Or thanks to Now TV (that's how).
The season will be available on Sky and streaming on NOW in 2023 and will see the protagonists of this year's adventure travel through India, Malaysian Borneo and Cambodia. Costantino Della Gherardesca and Enzo Miccio they will be the guides of the travelers during their journey.
The pairs of Beijing Express 2023
The Italian Americans
Joe Bastianich and Andrea Belfiore
Joe Bastianich e Andrew Belfiore they are two Italian Americans who have been able to combine a passion for food and music in a successful career. Bastianich, of Istrian origins, is a restaurateur, author, winemaker and triathlete who spends his time between the United States and Italy. Nice flower, born in Ancona but moved to the USA to study at the Berklee College of Music, is a drummer explosive who brought his passion for cooking to New York City with his company EVENTO, famous for its "pasta making parties".
The activists
Giorgia Soleri and Federica Fabrizio
Giorgia Soleri she is an author and an influencer Milanese who has gained great popularity on social media thanks to her activism for the visibility of often overlooked pathologies. In 2022 you presented a proposal for law in Parliament to raise public awareness on this issue.
Federica Fabrizio, known as Federippi, is one an influencer and activist feminist, originally from Matera. She is actively dedicated to the defense of social rights, both online and offline, and is the author of "Girls" book, to be released in January 2023. Passionate about books and vintage shops, Federica tries to promote messages of change and emancipation.
Lawyers
Alessandra Demichelis and Lara Picardi
Alessandra Demichelis è a lawyer and ski instructor from Turin who in 2022 created the social media page DC Legal Show. The page, which combines forensic activity with her private life, has aroused controversy e media hype. Dynamic, ironic and adventurous, Alessandra loves traveling and experiencing new experiences.
Lara Picardi, a lawyer civil lawyer of the Court of Turin, runs a family law firm and is dedicated to training and consulting with trade union associations. Passionate about trekking and yoga, she always tries to find a balance between work and personal well-being.
The hypochondriacs
Dario Vergassola and his daughter Caterina
Dario Vergassola is known for his talents of improviser and for his style comic spontaneous and unpredictable. He has conquered the general public thanks to his participation in television programs such as Zelig, Never say Goal and Those who football.
La daughter of Darius, Caterina, is 35 years old and has returned to live in Spezia after studying and working in Milan. Currently, she works as a marketing consultant as well manages holiday homes in the Cinque Terre. The only trip Caterina and her father took together was to New York to celebrate her 60th birthday.
Mother and son
Martina Colombari and Achille Costacurta
Martina Colombari she was crowned Miss Italy in 1991. In 2004 he married Alessandro Costacurta, with whom he had a son named Achilles. Although he has worked in the movies, on television and in the world of fashion, Martina currently devotes her attention to ,, which represents his dearest artistic commitment. She is also known for her passion for wellness and fitness.
Achille Costacurta, Just eighteen years old, recently debuted as model and influencer. Passionate about fashion and always in step with the latest trends, Achille interprets the world of social networks with personality and originality. He is a big fan of music and sports, often participating in tournaments Padel and football matches.
The newly weds
Federica Pellegrini and Matteo Giunta
Federica Pellegrini it is considered the largest swimmer Italian of all time. In 2004, at the Athens Olympics, you won silver, becoming the youngest medalist in the history of Italian sport. Four years later, she made history by winning hers Olympic gold in Beijing 2008, becoming the youngest Italian athlete to have won an individual medal in the history of swimming.
Matteo Giunta it's a former swimmer who graduated in Motor Sciences at the University of Turin in 2005. After starting his career as a trainer and allenatore following several top-level athletes, in 2012 he had the honor of collaborating with Federica Pellegrini as his athletic trainer.
The Mediterraneans
Carolina Stramare and Barbara Prezja
Carolina Stramare won the title of Miss Italy in 2019 and was the only queen to hold her position for two years in the pageant's history. Besides being one sports presenter for the Serie B football championship, he also worked as attrice for the candid camera of Scherzi a Parte with Enrico Papi.
Barbara Prezja, of Albanian origins and 31 years old, is a model and artist who loves to express himself through acting and music. A multifaceted personality and a free spirit, Barbara represents an example of creativity and originality.
The Sicilians
Salvatore Schillaci and Barbara Lombardo
Salvatore schillaci, nicknamed Totò, was the protagonist of the Magical Nights of Italy '90. Today he is 58 years old and enjoying family life. His football career began in Sicily and led him to reach second place in the Ballon d'Or standings. Totò has traveled the world thanks to football and sport, but he has never had an extreme experience like the one lived in Beijing Express.
Barbara Lombardo, originally from Palermo, she had a short career as model and participated in the regionals of Miss Italy. Currently she works as a dental technician. As a child, she was known as "wild" for her penchant for the adventure. Barbara and Salvatore have been married for 10 years, even though their love wasn't at first sight.
The educated
Maria Rosa Petolicchio and Andrea Di Piero
Maria Rosa Petolicchio has become known as the "terrible Petolicchio” for his participation as a math and science teacher in the reality show “The college". Currently teaches in his city and defines himself as a touchy person, but also easy-going.
Andrew DiPiero was one of the pupils of the College and attended the last year of the Liceo Linguistico. She has a great interest in correct Italian and always loves to dress elegantly and appropriately. Even if he likes the idea of a backpacking trip, is not very inclined to give up comforts.
