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People and Celebrities

Interesting real life stories about people who have a special connection to Mallorca and exclusive interviews with celebrities connected with Mallorca.

Interviews and Real life stories

The perfect combination of traditional and fine Mallorcan cuisine Mallorca is blessed with quality locally produced foods, and a distinctive traditional cuisine. Thomas Zapp meets a chef who uses these to great effect, by adding her own modern gourmet touch. …read more

Life for the Noack family German pediatrician Dr. Achim Noack and his wife Katerina have built their true small paradise in Mallorca. In the company of their two wonderful daughters they complement one another in private and in business. But the island won’t be their home forever. Roland Kroiss finds out why.

Markus Majowski German actor and comedian Markus Majowski came to Pollensa to get into shape. Soon he plans to enchant the island with his fairytales for children, translated into spanish and english: the stories are about dragons and seafarers and owe much to his little son Julius.

Niels Arden Oplev Mallorca has been a filming location on numerous occasions, but one island loving movie director probably won’t ever shoot a film here. Jan Edwards meets Niels Arden Oplev, Danish director of the huge box office success Men Who Hate Women.

Susanna Sciacovelli Brunette, sporty, attractive and full of charm: this is the Italian lady who is giving life to Balearic tourism association Ibatur since February 2008.

Jeffrey Archer His full title is The Lord Jeffrey Archer of Weston-super-Mare – but to legions of fans around the world, he’s simply Jeffrey Archer, best-selling author. Jan Edwards talks to the British writer whose life has been as colourful as some of his literary characters.

Martyn Smith, the Creator of Come Fly with me The swinging New York of the 1950s, pirates adventure and a love for music. The director of the Broadway Show ‘Come fly with me’ in the Gran Casino Mallorca is a busy man with very clear ideas. Frank Leavers met the young man in a hurry.

Pauline Quirke The classic British television actress who has put her name to an exciting performing arts academy is no figurehead in a ‘fame factory’, as Jan Edwards discovers.

Anna Nicholas An extraordinary creature that once roamed Mallorca is being championed in a new book. Jan Edwards chats to Sóller-based writer Anna Nicholas about Myotragus, marathons, moggies and more.

Sabine Christiansen Ambassador for the Baleric Islands, ambassador for Unicef and head of her own production company. The queen of the german political chat-show, Sabine Christiansen, is a busy lady these days. Roland Kroiss finds out why.

Victoria McManaman – a woman of substance Frank Leavers talks to the multi-talented Mrs Victoria McManaman about her work, her husband, Steve McManaman, and her enthusiasm for new projects.

Charity into practice Bartomeu Català Barcelo wants to be more than just a priest. That is why the priest from Puigpunyent looks after people with drug problems who care little about spiritual support and for whom Projecte Home represents the chance for a future without drugs., …read more

In conversation with Cynthia Lennon Sitting on the terrace of her Mallorcan home, Cynthia Lennon speaks exclusively to us about John, Mallorca and her recent autobiography …read more

In Conversation with Lynne Franks Lynne Franks, the queen of international marketing and press relation became the inspiration for the UK comedy series ‘Absolutely Fabulous’. She is now a figurehead for female empowerment and speaks to us from her home in Deia.

In Conversation with Judy Marks Life with a drug smuggler; Judy Marks talks to us about drugs, surviving prison and life on the run.

Real Life Story – Fitzgerald G. Addoh Flash light, red carpet, fashion shows and beautiful girls. That seems to be the life of model scout and manager Fitzgerald G. Addoh. But is it really?, …read more

In Conversation with Peter Maffay While other stars lean back comfortably or close their eyes, Peter Maffay gets involved. He is not only a singer who has sold more than 40 million records, but also a guy, who gets involved, who tries to make the world a better place, …read more

Jordi Tarrida – A Man under Pressure To know the most luxurious hotels in the world, to meet Bruce Willis for shopping and to call Mallorca home, these are some of the things most of us can only dream of. Jordi E. Tarrida has made this dream his profession

In conversation with Steve McManaman Steve McManaman is another who doesn’t play the fame game too seriously. He and his wife Victoria never displayed the least desire for stellar celebrity, and their reward is the contentment of Mallorca, where they live with their 11-month old daughter in a secluded villa in Son Vida.

In conversation with Peter Stringfellow Peter Stringfellow has owned night-clubs in New York, Miami, and Beverly Hills, he now runs two clubs in London, one in Covent Garden and the other in Soho and has another place in Paris.

In conversation with Carlo Knauss Former top pro Carlo Knauss confesses to Hugh Ash that he hung up his clubs…because he didn’t get a kick out of winning. In his otherwise perfect world, Germany’s Mr. Golf has a problem.

In Conversation with Veronica Lee Heads turn as she strides towards me: all hair and legs. The darling of Royal family parties who has performed with Michael Bolton, the Gospel Experience and the Leipzig Philharmonic Orchestra…

Where love stories begin… Mallorca’s timeless reputation as an isle of enchantment, where the heady fragrance of romance hangs seductively on the breeze, was the last thing on Margaret Dolan’s mind as she jetted in to escape the chill embrace of north east England and the raw despair of a newly broken marriage

Suzi Quatro Rocks On! Over forty years on and the raunchy rock chick is stronger, wiser and even feistier than those legendary days of the 70’s when she took to the stage: a 5-foot fireball clad in black leather, brandishing an enormous bass guitar and belting out her famous hit Can the Can.

In Conversation with Pirate Phil Saint Phil Saint has hung up his cutlass, spliced his last mainbrace and taken a desk job that would have been the envy of his real-life, 17th Century buccaneering predecessors, for whom early retirement usually meant being strung up from a yardarm or copping a musket ball between the eyes.

Reluctant Mallorca Jet Set The first time Horst Zwipp set eyes on Heidi Joachimsthaler-Lubke he was presenting his plans for a music festival in Port d’ Andratx called Tres Noches. He obviously noticed this tall, elegant woman.

In Conversation with Udo Walz Gay marriage, the king of the cut tells all to Roland Kroiss. Celebrity hairstylist Udo Walz, now 63 years old, looks as fresh as a daisy and is behaving in quite a forward way, while having lunch at Hotel Portixol in Mallorca on a Saturday afternoon.

Rosa de Lima, Mallorca Beautiful, charming, easy going – and she has three jobs! Is Mallorcan girl Rosa De Lima too good to be true? “Liza – being such a versatile and multi-faceted musical artist – has indeed been an example for me," says Rosa de Lima (31).

Exclusive Interview with Robert Winsor Frank Leavers attempts to find out what really makes the charity man Robert Winsor tick.Robert Winsor MBE is not embarrassed by money. He has made plenty in his time both in business, and in recent times for children’s charities here in Mallorca.