Feb 22, 2026
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The second daughter of Francesco Totti and Ilari Blasi heads the new publication Pechino Express.“Do we recommend it?Until a certain point.After that, you have to see it for yourself.”
Chanel Totti makes her TV debut in Beijing Express: "This was not in my plan. The separation of my parents? It was not easy, but I supported them both»
The second daughter of Francesco Totti and Ilari Blasi stars in the new version of "Pechino Express."Recommended?Up to a certain point.After that you have to see for yourself."
She has been famous since she was pregnant.Good luck to many of Kala's children, but which is still valid in her case, because she only has to say her name - Chanel - for everyone to understand that her last name is Totti.Still almost 19 (she turns in May), the daughter of Ileri Blasi and Francesco Totti never speaks.Even if others do to him.From March 12, however, everyone will not only hear his voice, but also see him running around Indonesia, China and Japan, eating various foods, asking for a lift or a place to sleep.Along with Filippo Laurino, her historical friend and the son of her mother's agent, Chanel Totti is the antagonist in the novel "Pachino Express" (produced by Banijay Italia, available on Akash and Now).With makeup, with her long loose hair and big coat, she spoke about herself, winning a sweet face and not wanting to be shy.
How did you decide to make your TV debut?
"In truth, I did not think that I would participate in any program, or at least at this age. It was not my intention. In the case of Beijing, everything began as a game with Filippo, who pulled me. I thought until the end that he was joking, I will be honest. Because television, I repeat, was not in my plans. We auditioned for pleasure and curiosity.
Have curiosity about television or programs like Beijing?
“There's a mother who works on TV, and I know a little bit about how it works, albeit not fully."Beijing is another show, the only show I'll do."
How do you see your future?
"At the moment I'm studying, I'm at university. I don't know what I'm going to do in the future, I'm focused on my studies. Because I'm still young, I don't have clear ideas. My course is communication."
How does it feel to be known forever?Did you feel like you were in a different position than others?
"So far, at eighteen years old, I've gotten used to it because I grew up with it. I try not to put too much weight on it, but it's true that being a 'girl' is labeled and therefore it's not easy. There are those who come to you because they think they can 'exploit' you."
And how does he behave?
"It takes some getting used to, I can tell people apart now, in fact, I have my usual small circle. For me, mother is mother and father is father... so sometimes I don't even realize it."
So far, this has been kept secret. Even on Instagram, he only posts pictures and never talks.
"I don't publish my private life, but only what I want people to know. I don't show myself too much and I was surprised when I saw people on the street looking at me curiously... some even secretly took pictures of me. I asked myself why: mom and dad are one thing, but what about me? Why is the attention on me?"
Have you noticed that after your TV comes out, things get worse in this sense?
"Yes, I know, but when it comes to travel, it's worth it. I didn't expect much, but it was fun. The only thing I struggled with was food. I had a problem, that was the only thing I struggled with."
And being without a phone, without a relationship, without talking to family?
«I thought that not having a phone would be tragic, but instead I reevaluated my idea: I don't miss the phone at all and I don't expect it.I miss my family, but I know I don't feel it because I have experience.I just miss my little sister: she's the youngest and I feel protected by her.My dad and mom will make it..."
As usual, “Beijing” also talks about the poverty of some people...
"Despite our differences, Filippo and I are lucky to have met the best friends, a nice and open family. I always said this to others and I think it's clear that I grew up with shirts, so it was a strong feeling to see the reality: know the important things. Having said that, I don't consider myself spoiled: they raised me to distinguish things, and if I don't have problems,
In the game, you named yourself "Proposed".
"It's a name that represents us... we used self-irony. Filippo and I thought: if we don't tell ourselves, others will tell us, so we stopped it. I make fun of myself, I make fun of myself a lot, but I don't care what people think, there's no need to prove anything to anyone."
But does he really feel a bit offered?
"Up to a point. Then you'll have to see for yourself. My parents never gave me a chance, they always made us all sweat."
Who is the person you most resemble?
"As for Mom, you have to compare her and Dad. I'm more of an asshole but like her, I don't mince words when I have something to say. Dad's short on words."
What did they say to you when you told them you were going to 'Beijing'?
"They were both very happy and wanted to see me in such a situation. The advice was to me, to give everything and have fun. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience."
You will now get more television offers. Did you expect this?
"Yes, but I'm not going to accept it now. My goal is not to work in television. In the future, never say never, even if it's not what I see myself. When I was a child, my mother took us with us from time to time. I liked it: she was always mother, even when she was working ... she was gone for two days at most."
The daughter went through a difficult period, such as the divorce of her parents.The distribution of media also depends on the decision of those directly involved.
"We are not the first or the last family to go through this. Unfortunately, it happens and the really bad things are different. But it is clear that being a family in the spotlight was not easy, especially for me and my brother, because we managed to keep my little sister small. Only we know how things went, despite what others say. But facing this situation, when I was even younger, it was not easy. In such cases, the children lose, and so do the parents."
It seemed like you were all supportive at that stage.
"Yes of course, but at that time I thought that children should be close to their parents no matter what. Third parties or those who wanted to create controversy were not considered important. At that time it was just us."
He has an open profile on social networks.Do you read the comments?
"Most of the opinions are negative, I don't know why. To be honest, it's something that never interested me, maybe my friends pointed something out to me... I almost didn't pay attention, but I don't think it would have been like this if I wasn't the daughter of my parents. That's the other side of the coin."
Do you have a listening group for the first episode of "Beijing"?
"Yeah, yeah, at home. After all, people don't know me, maybe someone will change their mind when they see me in this context. But if not, it doesn't matter in the end, it's still okay."
