If you don’t believe it: what was the Christmas that Luis Brandoni and Robert De Niro shared in New York?

The end of year parties They are a special moment where traditions, food and meetings between loved ones take center stage. But when two stars from worlds as different as Hollywood and Argentine cinema share a Christmas Evethe result is worthy of a movie.

Luis Brandoni and Robert De Niro They celebrated Christmas together New York, creating an unforgettable anecdote that combines glamour, camaraderie and culture. Between toasts and typical dinners, both actors, famous for their career on the big screen, starred in an unexpected meeting that consolidated their friendship.

De Niro and Brandoni’s Christmas

Luis Brandoni recalled how a chain of coincidences led him to celebrate Christmas with Robert De Niro and his family. During your participation in the program Mirtha’s Night, He said that it all started while he was filming scenes for Made in Lanús in New York, where he played a doctor. A cast colleague who had dined at a De Niro restaurant mentioned his participation in the Argentine film and, to everyone’s surprise, the actor Taxi Driver He asked her to contact him.

The invitation did not take long to arrive. “He supposed he would be alone for the holidays and He invited me to share Christmas Eve with his family“, said the Argentine actor, excited. Thus, on a warm New York night, the interpreter joined the intimate celebration of the American actor. Brandoni’s children and his ex-wife were also present there, Marta Bianchi.

The conversation was a challenge in itself, since De Niro doesn’t speak Spanish and Brandoni is barely fluent in Italian. However, both understood each other thanks to a peculiar mix of languages ​​and gestures. “You also talk a lot with your hands.”“, commented the Argentine between laughs. This experience not only strengthened their friendship, but also left Brandoni with great admiration for the actor’s humility. The Godfather.

Despite his worldwide fame, De Niro manages to go unnoticed in everyday life, something that caught Brandoni’s attention. “He doesn’t look like any of his characters, that’s why no one recognizes him on the street,” he explained. That detail allowed them both to enjoy a unique time in New York, away from the spotlight.

Brandoni, who is known for classics like Waiting for the Float, Lezama Park and the series Nothinghighlighted De Niro’s generosity. “He is a particular person, with a warmth that is not seen every day,” he said. The Christmas they shared left an indelible mark on their relationship.

How De Niro agreed to work on a series with Brandoni

The bond between both actors strengthened over time, leading De Niro to participate in Nothingan Argentine series of Disney+. This project marked a milestone, as it was the first time that De Niro acted on television. According to Brandoni, what convinced him was his love for Buenos Aires. “He loves the city, its people and its culture. We took him around the city at night, and no one recognized him. For him, it was a fantastic experience.”he related.

Furthermore, De Niro was fascinated by the idea of ​​exploring a different television format. Although he doesn’t speak the language, he felt comfortable on set. “He doesn’t speak Spanish, but he knows all the bad words,” the Argentine joked, closing the anecdote with humor. The experience in the series not only enriched both of their careers, but strengthened a friendship that was born in the most unexpected place: a magical Christmas Eve in New York.