Beijing Express 2024 returns with its eleventh edition starting from 7 March 2024, immediately after the end of Masterchef 13. This year, the competition is renewed with eight couples ready to challenge each other along an adventurous path full of surprises, crossing exclusive landscapes.
As always we have well-known faces on TV, small and big screen, and also famous people in the world of sports.
List of pairs of Beijing Express 2024:
- the Amiche: Maddalena Corvaglia and Barbara Petrillo
- The Brilliants: Nancy Brilli and Pierluigi Iorio
- The Caressas: Fabio and Eleonora Caressa
- The Fratm: Artem and Antonio Orefice
- The Giants: Kristian Ghedina and Francesca Piccinini
- Italy Argentina: Estefania Bernal and Antonella Fiordelisi
- The Pastry Chefs: Damiano and Massimiliano Carrara
- The Romagnoli: Paolo Cevoli and Elisabetta Garuffi
Who are the participants of Beijing Express 2024?
The Friends: Maddalena Corvaglia and Barbara Petrillo
Maddalena Corvaglia, former well-known face of "Striscia la notizia", is a multifaceted figure in the world of Italian entertainment, with experience in radio, television and social media. His life is a mix of adrenaline and passion for sport, shared openly with his followers.
Barbara Petrillo, with Neapolitan roots, brings with her a background in dance and acting. You have appeared on the scenes of highly successful programmes, developing a varied career that ranges from television hosting to information, always with an eye for theater and music.
The Brilliant: Nancy Brilli and Pierluigi Iorio
Nancy Brilli, a beloved and recognized actress, has a curriculum that spans cinema, television and theatre, achieving success and awards. Pierluigi Iorio, actor and director, prefers theater but is also known for his work in cinema and TV. Their friendship, born on stage, led them to share not only the set but also a deep mutual respect.
The Caressas: Fabio and Eleonora Caressa
Fabio Caressa, iconic voice of Italian football, shares the adventure with his daughter Eleonora, university student with a great curiosity for the world and its cultures. Their father-daughter relationship is enriched with a new dimension through this shared experience.
The Fratm: Artem and Antonio Orefice
Artem, originally from Ukraine and moved to Italy as a boy, made his debut in cinema with important roles. Antonio, involved in acting from a very young age, has an artistic path that has seen him as a protagonist both on the screen and in the theater. Brothers in the name of art, they bring their fighting spirit and passion for acting to the competition.
The Giants: Kristian Ghedina and Francesca Piccinini
Kristian Ghedina, a skiing legend, transformed his passion for speed and adrenaline into a successful career, first on the slopes and then in car racing. Francesca piccinini, a well-known face of Italian volleyball, has collected successes and trophies, demonstrating that talent and determination can take you far. Together, they form a couple that combines sport and team spirit.
Italy Argentina: Estefania Bernal and Antonella Fiordelisi
Estefania Bernal, Argentine model and actress, brings with her the experience of international beauty contests and television participations. Antonella Fiordelisi, model and fencer, has demonstrated her skills in both sports and entertainment. Their friendship is a bridge between two cultures, united by strength and ambition.
The Pastry Chefs: Damiano and Massimiliano Carrara
Damiano and Massimiliano Carrara, brothers united by a passion for pastry making, have brought the excellence of Italian cuisine overseas, opening successful businesses in California. Their presence on television consolidated their success, making them faces known to the general public. In the race, they bring the taste of Italy and the sweetness of their dreams.
The Romagnoli: Paolo Cevoli and Elisabetta Garuffi
Paul Cevoli, comedian and actor, is a well-known figure in the Italian entertainment scene, appreciated for his humor and ability to tell reality with irony. Elisabetta Garuffi, wife in life and companion in adventure, shares with Paolo not only family life but also a passion for creativity and art. Together, they bring a mix of laughter and complicity to the race.
Each pair of Beijing Express 2024 promises to offer unique moments, uniting different personalities in a journey that goes beyond simple competition, exploring limits, landscapes and human bonds.
