Edward Marchesi The 83-year-old singer-songwriter continues to draw attention not only for his music, but also for the family dynamics surrounding him. In recent months, Al Bano Carrisi has been at the center of a series of statements that have highlighted his broken relationship with his daughter Cristel, his ex-wife Romina Power , and an ambitious film project.
The silence between Al Bano and Cristel: causes and statements
During the episode of Verissimo , Cristel confirmed that she hadn't invited her father to the party celebrating her tenth wedding anniversary with Davor Luksic, emphasizing a long-standing estrangement. The forty-year-old recalled that the rift stemmed from a series of unpleasant incidents, culminating in her outburst on television in which Al Bano called her a liar to his mother, Romina.
From that moment on, the daughter cut off all contact, declaring: “That's when I understood that something serious and profound was wrong.”
Romina's comment on hope
The conflict was also fueled by differing interpretations of the singer's words regarding Ylenia's fate . Cristel accused her father of downplaying Romina's hope, saying that a mother shouldn't be deprived of the chance to continue believing in her daughter's life.
Al Bano, however, clarified that he never undermined Romina's trust , saying he simply expressed that "she accepted reality, however painful."
The truth about the divorce from Romina Power
Family tensions are intertwined with a different version of the marriage's end. Contrary to popular belief, Al Bano has stated that the first rifts appeared in 1991 , well before Ylenia's passing in New Orleans in December 1993. According to the artist, the breakup was Romina 's decision , who left Italy to move to the United States. The singer expressed regret for the lack of direct communication, claiming he would have liked a clear answer: "I don't love you anymore, I want to start a new life."
The myth of the new companion
Al Bano also denied the idea that a "beautiful woman" was the cause of the crisis, specifying that his relationship with Loredana began after years of separation. He called the rumors of an "invasion" by his new partner "fabricated" and reiterated his desire to rebuild his life without blaming anyone.
Taryn Power's Point of View
Romina's younger sister, Taryn Power , added further spice to the story, accusing Al Bano of being "unmanly" and causing confusion with his indecisiveness. She criticized Loredana for her lack of true marital commitment and emphasized that Romina's statements could hurt both the couple and Al Bano's children. Taryn also claimed there was no rekindling of the flame between Al Bano and Romina, pointing to the lack of meetings in America as evidence of the ongoing distance.
A film about the couple: the Russian project
Despite the tensions, Al Bano announced the launch of a film project about his life with Romina Power. A Russian producer, Andrei Agapov , is reportedly interested in making a film for both the American and Russian markets, where the couple maintains a large following. Al Bano suggested that, if he could choose, Tom Cruise would play his role because of his light eyes and height, while Angelina Jolie would be the ideal candidate for Romina, given her charisma and screen presence.
The future of the film remains uncertain, but the announcement is already at the centre of media attention, demonstrating how the story of Al Bano, Cristel and Romina Power continues to arouse interest and influence the public, both in Italy and abroad.