Måneskin’s Victoria De Angelis on being openly queer in Italy: “It’s very conservative still”
Måneskin’s Victoria De Angelis has opened up about the challenges she faced as an openly queer person in Italy. Since their firey debut on the Italian edition of The X Factor, the beloved four-piece band has made waves in the pop culture sphere for their unapologetic music and artistry.
The band – which is made up of lead vocalist Damino David, guitarist Thomas Raggi, openly queer drummer Ethan Torchio and De Angelis – have also received praise from LGBTQ+ music listeners for using their platform to champion the queer community.
While Måneskin continues to be lauded for their LGBTQ representation and allyship, De Angelis has revealed that living her authentic queer life in Italy is not as postive.
When speaking to Big Issue magazine, the former GAY TIMES cover star said that her home country has made her feel “uncomfortable” for her LGBTQ+ identity. “I remember when I first started dating girls, I felt people really staring.
