© 2025 Country & Town House.All rights reserved Quickly gathering millions of viewers is Netflix’s playful dramedy We follow a bunch of Florentine nobles who flee to a majestic countryside villa on the invitation of a Lord What ensues is a lockdown-style drama featuring a tight cast of boisterous characters who bounce off each other as well as the walls At the centre is Villa Santa – which ‘is like another character of the story,’ says production designer Luca Trachino C&TH Guide To Responsible Tourism and Amar Chadha-Patel as Dioneo in Episode 103 of The Decameron The Decameron was filmed at Cinecittà in Rome a world-famous film studio – meaning most of the action we see was filmed on set I realised that many scenes were going to be shot in rooms and on stages,’ shares production designer Trachino ‘So I proposed to have a central courtyard in this villa that could give airiness and openness to the scenes that are actually shot on stage so that it could also be open to the natural light on stage.’ Castello Ruspoli is Villa Santa in The Decameron. (Mtl1969 While most of The Decameron was filmed on set the exteriors of Villa Santa were filmed on location at Castello Ruspoli in Vignanello 56 km north of Rome on the border of Tuscany This privately owned castle – and its verdant one of the nation’s best-preserved examples of an Italian Renaissance garden – was built around 1574 so it wouldn’t have existed when the action of The Decameron takes place this mediaeval castle is the perfect stand-in with cavernous interiors produced by Trachino at at Cinecittà Other scenes were filmed on location in Viterbo including during the journeys the duos make to Villa Santa Scenes supposedly in Florence were filmed in Quartiere San Pellegrino the well-preserved mediaeval corner of Viterbo with narrow streets tiny houses and churches galore – the perfect stand-in for 14th century Firenze some windows and flues were covered to ensure the mediaeval look Castello Ruspoli is open to visitors from Marchto November every year despite being privately owned by the Ruspoli family Guided tours take visitors around the gardens and inside the castle providing insight into the history of the Castello Details: Tickets start from 10€ and must be booked in advance. Children under five and visitors with disabilities are welcomed for free. Book at castelloruspoli.com Douggie McMeekin as Tindaro and Tony Hale as Sirisco in Episode 108 of Decameron where did Trachino begin when bringing the interiors of Villa Santa to life on set ‘There was a desire to give the characters and the era a vibrancy ‘On one hand there was historical research and accuracy but on the other hand there was a certain freedom and stylization to bring a modern audience into this era And I really liked the series’ use of both comedy and drama this idea that the sets were going to be somehow idyllic and yet at the same time they were places of tragedy and drama and murder ‘The villa is like another character of the story,’ he continues ‘It’s a place that has very different phases because on one side it looks almost like a paradise so there’s pieces of Roman sculptures left in the garden I wanted to show that the villa had different layers and floors and I wanted to give a lot of depth to the surroundings so that the actors could live in this environment.’ The Villa is brimming with historical references and cultural allusions ‘I incorporated a lot of references from art history,’ says Trachino I took reference from Leonard da Vinci’s painting The Last Supper but also from big paintings by Paolo Veronese and in the atrium we used some paintings by Giotto.’ All episodes of The Decameron are streaming now on Netflix. netflix.com Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Subscribe to Country & Town House in print or the app to make sure you get the very best of property Country & Town House is an introducer appointed representative of Wealthify Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority Country & Town House acts as an introducer appointed representative for the purpose of promoting Wealthify products and introducing customers to Wealthify OJAI - Ojai deputies arrested an Oxnard woman after an investigation into her alleged theft of thousands of dollars from her 99-year-old patient The investigation began March 8 when deputies were contacted by a friend and current caregiver of the victim The friend reported discrepancies in funds over the past few years from checks paid to Ann Villasanta who had previously worked as the victim’s late wife’s caregiver Villasanta was paid to look over the family’s finances from 2017 to 2019 MORE: Ojai City Manager Steve McClary resigns ’for personal reasons’ Deputies said they learned Villasanta had the victim sign blank checks for her service and wrote out the rest of the checks herself She is also suspected of changing amounts on checks already written out Villasanta is suspected of taking $18,480 in total Villasanta was arrested Monday on suspicion of grand theft embezzlement and theft of an elder by a caretaker where she remains in lieu of $20,000 bail.  MORE: Oxnard police arrest murder suspect in 1980 cold case Jeremy Childs is a breaking news and public safety reporter covering the night shift for the Ventura County Star. He can be reached by calling 805-437-0208 or emailing jeremy.childs@vcstar.com KTLA An Oxnard woman is accused of stealing thousands of dollars from a 99-year-old man she was employed to care for in Ojai the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office said Friday The investigation into the alleged theft began back in March when deputies were called out to Ojai for a report of elder abuse according to a sheriff’s news release The patient’s current caregiver was reviewing the man’s finances from the past years when he or she found discrepancies in checks paid to 41-year-old Ann Villasanta Villasanta was initially employed as a home caregiver for the man’s late wife She stayed on after the woman’s death to help care for the husband’s finances writing checks for him between 2017 and 2019 “Villasanta began having the victim sign blank checks which she then fraudulently wrote out to herself along with altering the amounts on already filled out checks,” the release stated Villasanta was arrested on suspicion of grand theft embezzlement and theft of an elder by a caretaker Family members of Villasanta’s past home care patients are being urged by the Sheriff’s Office to examine their loved ones’ finances to ensure there are no other victims Anyone who thinks they or a family member is a victim should report it to their local law enforcement agency On the first Thursday night of spring and fall months the parking lot of Café 86 on South Jones fills with people from all over the Las Vegas Valley But they’re not just there for the cafe’s popular Filipino-inspired pastries and drinks They’re showing off their glossy metal steeds at the Sin City Japanese Classic Car Meet Its array is endless: from vintage sports cars like Nissan Skylines and Acura Integras to modern fast luxury rides like Toyota Supras and Lexus IS 350s The event has truly become an automotive hub for car enthusiasts — and photographers Villasanta’s interest in shooting with cameras stemmed from using Snapchat during high school He didn’t start fiddling with real cameras until his senior year “That was the big push for me to try to make something out of my photography and video.”   Villasanta’s interest in cars came from his father and from playing the Need for Speed game series there’s something special about rebuilding and upkeeping older cars he modifies his own vehicles and regularly attends car meets The cars Villasanta photographs at meets are out of the ordinary or an exhaust with a rumble that can be heard — or felt — from a mile away He also likes capturing shots where people are present “I think it’s more attractive to see,” Villasanta says But this isn’t a dealership; this is a culture.”  He says this tight-knit community has helped him to develop both his skills and his network He’s even started to branch out his work to other types of photography such as family photos and portraits Villasanta believes there are misconceptions about the car community in Las Vegas Although there can be slight similarities to movies like those in the Fast & Furious series he differentiates the stereotypes from real life not all car enthusiasts want to partake in illegal racing or “hooning,” a term for getting rowdy in the cars That’s the reason Jeff Sison started the Japanese Classic Car Meet he was at another car meet trying to pitch his idea for an event that focuses on Japanese classic cars to a friend when a driver interrupted by “two-stepping,” or revving their engine until the muffler started popping we're trying to have this conversation,” Sison says this is exactly why I want to do a different kind of meet.” Sison gained permission from the owner of Chino Hills People seem to be in favor of Sison’s efforts to create a safe to enough attendees to fill a shopping plaza parking lot today — with some spillover and no one’s doing nothing stupid,’” Sison says leaving people in awe … and traces of exhaust a classic Japanese car simply has to exist to catch his eye “They don’t make them like they used to,” he says We have the address for the funeral home & the family on file If you're not happy with your card we'll send a replacement or refund your money Information on COVID-19 Funeral Assistance through FEMA \u003ca href=\"/coronavirus-notice/\"\u003eRead More\u003c/a\u003e Wayne Richard Gioioso, Sr., age 83, passed away on Thursday December 7, 2023. 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View Obituary & Service Information created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories Reno de Medici restarts recycled board mill in Villa Santa Lucia after more than four months of intense dialogue between the Group and institutions A commitment that once again demonstrated Reno De Medici’s willingness to continue and foster a virtuous path to ensure full respect for the environment The site was forced to stop production in late August due to closure of local sewage treatment plant extensively used by mill "The restart of the paper mill once again confirms the RDM Group’s willingness to invest in the protection of the environment and the future of the community in which it is operating“ “Now we are ready to get back to work together with the more than 250 employees who will finally be able to resume their role at the paper mill The restart will not be easy: the difficulties caused by the imposed production stoppage are many and concern both the economic profile as well as reputation Now we are working to overcome the difficulties ensure the ordinary resumption of business and regain our commercial strength." The Reno De Medici Group is the leading Italian producer of cartonboard made of recycled fibers material operating also in the manufacturing of virgin cartonboard Republication of Lesprom Network content is prohibited without the prior written consent of Lesprom Network General Terms and Conditions and Privacy policy Before becoming well-known on the tourist and expat scene, San Miguel de Allende was a favorite getaway for artists from Mexican writers and painters to Hollywood stars of the Golden Age One of that era’s most notable hosts was opera singer/poet José Guadalupe Mojica whose 17th-century hacienda now houses this charming boutique hotel Spread out around a flower-filled courtyard the 14 accommodations include standard rooms and suites—though no two are the same: Even in the entry category you might find a fireplace or original stone wall; suites up the ante with oversize bathtubs set near a second fireplace or private terraces with views of the cathedral Antiques and handcrafted furnishings abound as do stories about the villa’s illustrious former guests the restaurant celebrates authentic Mexican flavors (think breakfast enchiladas and chilaquiles)—and serves brunch until 1 p.m Information on this page, including website, location, and opening hours, is subject to have changed since this page was last published. 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AFAR participates in affiliate marketing programs which means we may earn a commission if you purchase an item featured on our site.© 2025 AFAR LLC Reno de Medici’s (RDM) cartonboard plant in Villa Santa Lucia in Italy is up and running again The Slc Cgil union confirmed to EUWID that operations were restarted on 5 March Production would now be ramped up slowly as the machine had been down for months a few questions still need to be clarified Together with the Lazio region and the Assocarta paper industry association the company has submitted an enquiry to the Ministry of the Environment it concerns the general categorisation of primary sludges which the applicants believe should be classified as a raw material and not as waste Reno de Medici produces white-lined chipboard on one machine with a capacity of 220,000 tpy at the Villa Santa Lucia plant Service Customer Service+49 7224 9397-701servicenoSpam@GO-AWAYeuwid.de Editorial Team+49 7224 9397-0papernoSpam@GO-AWAYeuwid.com Get the latest news about developments and trends in the industry sent to you once a week free of charge by newsletter Sign up for our newsletter We use cookies and external services on our website others enhance your user experience or help us improve this website You can change your privacy settings any time by clicking privacy policy Necessary cookies are required for the correct functioning of the website Content from video platforms and map services is blocked by default. 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You can find more information on the individual external services in our privacy policy After a seven-month shutdown and a period of heavy investment in the plant, RDM Group's paper mill located in Villa Santa Lucia This turning point was made possible thanks to the cooperation with institutions first and foremost the Ministry of Enterprise and Made in Italy and political figures who have provided their support “We have been closely monitoring the situation and I am glad to be here today and see the mill up and running again the collective redundancy procedure has been withdrawn We are working to safeguard jobs,” President Rocca said while celebrating the production resumption at the Reno De Medici paper mill in Villa Santa Lucia which restarted the manufacturing process of cardboard from recycled raw materials “It is an extremely significant day for the company and its employees This is a key site for the region and for southern Italy as a whole,” Plant manager Enzo Pelle “This plant alone accounts for the 5% recycling capacity throughout Italy Our plant meets both quality and environmental standards ending the shutdown procedure marked the termination of the Group’s collective redundancy procedure concerning its 163 employees RDM Group is the leading producer in the recycled cartonboard business and the largest producer in Italy Production at the the RDM Villa Santa Lucia board mill has been standing still since last July the company plans to close the mill for good Italy's recycled board manufacturer RDM Group mulls definitive closure of the company's Villa Santa Lucia mill in Italy the group informed the representatives of the trade unions that it would initiate the procedure to wind up production activities at the Villa Santa Lucia plant with the consequent dismissal of 163 employees The latest attempts to resume the operations were reportedly unsuccesful after the responsible authorities introduced a series of new restrictions on the mill in November 2023 The RDM Villa Santa Lucia board mill houses one board machine with an installed capacity of up to 220,000 tpy of white-lined chipboard (WLC) The mill also operates a finishing departement Global Automotive Investments Holding BV, the company behind a number of well-known tyre distributors such as Inter-Sprint and Van den Ban is taking another step in expanding its international activities by acquiring Italian tyre distributor Tagliabue Gomme Gross Srl (TGG) The parties have come to an agreement for a takeover of the shares from TGG’s current owners and expect the acquisition to be completed by mid-February 2024 at the latest A statement issued by TGG indicates that Global Automotive intends to retain the Italian firm’s current strategy “The aim is to further strengthen TGG’s position on the Italian market together with the management using the knowledge and experience available within the group further improving the service to our customers.” Current managing director/owner Andrea Tagliabue will remain involved as non-executive and advisor “This is a new challenging opportunity for the company and its human resources customers and partners,” comments Andrea Tagliabue the company can move faster and reach new targets.” Although its 2022 turnover of €143.3 million is around one-fifteenth of that achieved by Global Automotive TGG is one of Italy’s largest tyre distributors and has a strong wholesale function The company is headquartered in Villasanta The family company has a rich and long history in that aspect it is a good match with the family DNA of Global Automotive,” TGG concludes Global Automotive Holdings is also a family business of sorts It is wholly owned by the daughter of Inter-Sprint founder Job van Vliet If you would like the latest news from the Chinese tyre industry in Chinese, visit our partner site TyrepressChina.com Anyone can reach for their dreams no matter their size witness the story of "Lilet Matias: Attorney-At-Law" that will inspire viewers to hold on to their dreams and self-worth despite the hardships and criticisms The series is headlined by Jo Berry as Lilet Matias a little person with a big purpose in life She will do everything to fight for what is right and defend the oppressed people This inspirational drama comprises some of the most respected artists in the industry a feisty lawyer who has a heart for the marginalized sector; Sheryl Cruz as Patricia a former beauty queen-turned-celebrity who cares a lot about her image; Rita Avila as Lorena a philanthropist whom Lilet looks up to; Bobby Andrews as Ramir Patricia's husband and a successful businessman; Lloyd Samartino as Atty Also joining the powerhouse ensemble are Jason Abalos as Atty Lilet's strong opponent in the law industry; EA Guzman as Kurt Lilet's funny and outspoken colleague; Analyn Barro as Atty the smart and privileged daughter of Meredith; Glenda Garcia as Ces Lilet's caring adoptive mother; Ariel Villasanta as Emong Lilet's loving uncle; Shermaine Santiago as Lani the evil aunt of Lilet; Troy Montero as Atty Completing the star-studded cast are Joaquin Domagoso as Inno a young celebrity and the charming son of Lorena and Constantino; Zonia Mejia as Trixie the smart yet naughty daughter of Ramir and Patricia; Hannah Arguelles as Melay Lilet Matias strives to bring justice to people belittled by society Lilet discovers a case that will reopen old wounds How will she remain fierce in times of pain caused by her estranged family The program is produced by the award-winning GMA Entertainment Group headed by Senior Vice President Lilybeth G Rasonable; Vice President for Drama Cheryl Ching-Sy; Assistant Vice President for Drama Ali Nokom Dedicatoria; Program Manager Dennis Joi K Bentulan; and Executive Producer Arlende D The show's creative team is composed of Creative Director Aloy Adlawan; Creative Head Dode Cruz; Creative Consultant Denoy Navarro-Punio; Head Writer and Concept Creator J-mee Katanyag; and Writers Marlon Miguel Catch the world premiere of "Lilet Matias: Attorney-At-Law"—under the helm of esteemed director Adolfo Alix Jr.—this March 4 Global Pinoys can also catch the program via GMA Pinoy TV {{gallery.imageDetails.images.0.description}} Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism Ariel Villasanta’s Kings of Reality Shows doesn’t have the gleam or glamour of a film that ambitions permanence it’s edited in some haphazard fashion that telegraphs no grand intentions except the gnawing need to simply be complete enough for public consumption the film is actually compellingly complicated and worth more than just a side glance one would normally reserve for make-do productions It unintentionally finds itself as one of the most fascinating portraits of the business of show business infusing the clichéd narrative of fame as an obvious precursor to all sorts of fall from grace with complex feelings such as desperation The film is clearly salvaged from a forgotten past Its humor is sometimes outdated and offensive in this age of utmost political correctness While it appears to be a last-ditch effort to make something out of footage from an unfinished film more than a decade ago where the rowdy pranks of Ariel and Maverick it really is more of an heartfelt confessional of a contrite has-been The miserable first part of Kings of Reality Shows is an excruciating montage of celebrities and politicians solicited by Villasanta for any form of support to allow him to purchase both the rights and the footage from the network that financed the unfinished film Villasanta’s wit here is a far cry from his best works snippets of which are inserted in between his courtesy calls to the personalities he regards as his heroes Villasanta is barely funny and is more a defeated creature begging for alms while allowing his uncharacteristic submissiveness to all the big names he interviews to reflect not just his political allegiance but also how far he’s changed from the irreverent comedian he was decades back The first part of the film is as entertaining as political propaganda It would force any viewer allergic to politicking to give up on the entire thing completely which is unfortunate because there is more to Kings of Reality Shows than mayors senators and a president being peddled for influence Kings of Reality Shows segues to the unfinished film the flexible concept of which has Ariel and Maverick flying to Hollywood to audition for American Idol The portion starts with a brief account of how the two rose to fame turning the film into a gratifying peek to a not-so-distant past past where absent the conveniences of camera phones and social media The gags remain true to the brand of the comedic duo where their oddly amusing mix of clueless self-importance and recklessness turn the most mundane of activities such as an interview or a pitch into hilarious skits owing to the fact that its being script-less prevents it from showcasing a point to latch on The film is clearly fueled by comedy that might have worked in short spurts Pranks are piled over plot cues that telegraph the revelation as to why the film was never finished The film concludes in a surprisingly and poignantly somber note adding a lot more gravity and heft to the awful first part as it now reveals the grandiose extent of Villasanta’s transformation from being the larger-than-life television star to a sorrow-laden entertainer who has been rendered obsolete by his own doing Its insights on both the allure and the dangers of show business are precious Francis Joseph Cruz litigates for a living and writes about cinema for fun The first Filipino movie he saw in the theaters was Carlo J he’s been on a mission to find better memories with Philippine cinema UCCP Bishop Modesto Villasanta (right) condemns the burning of their church dormitory and the evacuation camp that injured some Lumad evacuees and traumatized their student boarders and their staff last Wednesday February 24.(Noveah May Simbajon/davaotoday.com) DAVAO CITY – The Wednesday dawn fire which burned a dormitory building inside the United Church of Christ in the Philippines-Haran compound here is a direct attack on Church ministry Bishop Modesto Villasanta said on Thursday that UCCP bishops were deeply saddened with the fire “that occurred in our sanctuary” and he believed that it has something to do with them accommodating the different groups of displaced Lumad UCCP Haran serves as an evacuation center for some 700 refugees who fled from the militarization of their communities in Davao del Norte and Bukidnon since last year threatened with corporate mining or logging have long considered the Haran compound their sanctuary as the UCCP continued to accommodate them “since it is part of our ministry to help those who are homeless and helpless” “Nahimo na gyud nila ning murag ikaduhang balay (They have considered this place their second home),” he said Villasanta dubbed the incident “inhumane” saying the incident traumatized the indigenous peoples Villasanta said the Church “doesn’t have any on-going rivalry with other groups that may result to such attack” but sees it as an interruption to their ministry towards the affected Lumads “Ang UCCP magpabilin siyang matinud-anon diha sa iyang ministeryo sa pag alagad sa labing nanginahanglan,” (UCCP will remain truthful with its ministry in serving those who are in need) Villasanta said At least five Lumads were hurt and 21 students said they lost their things during the 3:00 am fire.(davaotoday.com) PEP.ph has been granted the NPC Seal of Registration in recognition of the successful registration of its DPO and DPS We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on PEP.ph. 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Find out more here Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte discusses with Bishop Modesto Villasanta and fathers of the NPA captives spokesperson for the Sowing the Seeds of Peace said they are always ready to facilitate such request His group already facilitated a number of releases of NPA captives in the different far-flung areas in the region They acted upon the request of the families local government units and church denominations Philippines — The fathers of two of the five government troops who were held captives by the New People’s Army (NPA) have sought the help of Third Party Facilitator and peace advocacy group Sowing the Seeds of Peace in Mindanao and newly installed Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte for the safe release of their sons “Nagtoo ko nga buhian gyud akong anak  Mangayo na lang kog pakiluoy sa ila (NPA) nga dili na lang idugay sa bukid (I believe the NPA will really release my son But I beg them not to prolong his stay in the mountains),” said Marteniano Pasigas along with Corporal Emmanuel Quezon and Privates First Class Vernie Padilla Ronald Gura and Donato Estandian of the 60th Infantry Battalion-1003rd Brigade-10th Infantry Division was captured by a unit of the NPA’s 1st Pulang Bagani Battalion in a checkpoint at the Paquibato Proper village last June 17 left his men by escaping from the checkpoint The five were eventually declared as Prisoners of war (POWs) who had heard about how the communist guerillas treated well a number of their captives said he expects the same will be accorded to their sons his child joined the Army to uplift their family’s economic condition magsundalo nalang ko para makatabang ko sa imo ug makapaskwela ko sa akong mga manghod (Pa I’m going to join the Army so that I can help you and send my younger siblings to school),” the elder Pasigas recalled his son saying also pays for the heart medication of his mother said his son Ronald was with them on vacation before he reported back to his post in Paquibato Both of father and son were farmers in Mawab town The elder Pasigas appealed to the military hierarchy to do whatever is necessary for the safe release of his son and the other four NPA captives motabang sila nga makagawas na among mga anak (I hope the military will took pity on us and help us for the release of our sons,” he pleaded The military has gone on pursuit and rescue operations It earlier said they won’t settle for any negotiation with the communist guerillas Both fathers hoped that their loved ones will be safely released a suspension of military and police operations is called for the safe and orderly release of the POWs But while the military and police hierarchies didn’t make any public declaration Duterte claimed that Ka Parago has assured the safety of the POWs he explained to the respective families that the process of releasing the captives will not be done in an instant “Previously I asked the NPA to treat them well You know that it is not the work of the NPA to torture their captives,” he told reporters here on Tuesday He added the NPAs “only warn intelligence agents from entering their areas.” He reiterated that the peace process between the Government of the Philippines (GPH) and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines must continue, as he sees no end to the insurgency if the GPH insists on combat military operations as the solution.  (John Rizle L. Saligumba/davaotoday.com) Pelajari lebih lanjut tentang pemecahan masalah di WordPress. Coconuts For some people Elvie Villasanta may be “just” the mother of comedian Ariel of the comic duo Ariel and Maverick she was really the star of several reality shows such as “The Misadventures of Maverick and Ariel,” “Mommy Elvie’s Problematic Show,” and Mommy Elvie @ 18.” The sad news is that Mommy Elvie already passed away After a year-long battle with breast cancer Mommy Elvie spent the last three weeks of her life confined at the St Inquirer reported that Mommy Elvie’s remains will lie at the Christ the King Church in Green Meadows as announced by Ariel in a TV show yesterday Get the best of Coconuts delivered to your inbox Copyright © 2025 Coconuts Media Limited Terms Of Service Privacy Policy