Pia Miranda: Finding My Bella Vita

‘I had to pull apart the jigsaw and sit with all the moments and the people who helped build the person I am – the grief, the fear, the joy, the doubt and disappointments, the loves and triumphs, hates and the hurt to truly know who I am.’

There is hardly a more familiar face, or reminder of quintessential Australian adolescence, than that of Australian actor Pia Miranda. Her role as Josie in the cult classic film Looking for Alibrandi imprinted her in our hearts and minds in the 90s, but her story extends far beyond that iconic character.

In her new memoir, Finding My Bella Vita, Miranda recalls the moments and people who have shaped her life. Sharing childhood tales from her Nonna, recounting her early pursuit of a ballet career, her unexpected entry into the world of acting, and her return to screens on Australian Survivor, Miranda explores the rollercoaster ride of fame, the challenges of real life, and the push and pull between her Italian heritage and Australian upbringing.

Join Pia Miranda and host Jaclyn Crupi for a special Spring Fling event and be reminded of the power of embracing your true self.

The bookseller for this event is Readings.

Spring Fling returns in 2023, and this year we’re going Above and Beyond.

We’re looking further, delving deeper, and asking bigger questions with outstanding thinkers who are reshaping our world and envisioning extraordinary futures.

Spring Fling is supported by the Victorian State Government.