The Shape of Time

Martina Troni is an Italian actress and model whose path has woven through the seemingly disparate worlds of art and analysis. With a background in financial mathematics and a current pursuit of clinical psychology, she seeks not only to understand the intricacies of the human mind but to deepen her own self-awareness. For Troni, this exploration is inseparable from her craft—psychology, she says, lends her performances a profound emotional resonance. Long captivated by the mysteries of thought and feeling, she also nurtures a deep love for art and photography. Through these varied disciplines, she cultivates a singular artistic vision—one shaped by intuition, intellect, and an enduring curiosity about the inner lives of others.

At just nineteen, she relocated to Dalston—one of London’s most vibrant and eclectic areas—where the pulse of the city seemed to echo her own energy. It was there, amidst the creative hum of East London, she truly felt at home and began a more serious journey into modeling. Not long after, a wardrobe stylist, struck by her presence, suggested she would be equally compelling on screen—a spark that marked the beginning of her path into acting.

Troni says that acting is a practice in empathy—a way of stepping into lives not her own and, in doing so, expanding her understanding of others. Unlike modeling, where expression is often silent and still, acting allows her to fully inhabit her voice. It offers her a sense of freedom, a space for unfiltered self-expression. She finds joy in the psychological unraveling of each role, drawn to the careful study and emotional nuance that every character demands.

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Talulah: Are you drawn back to where you grew up?

Martina: Often, yes. Not always physically, but emotionally. The place where you grow up shapes your sense of safety, rhythm, and memory — even if you outgrow it. Sometimes it’s not the location itself, but the familiarity of the feeling it once gave you. I left very early, and over time I’ve lived in many places: some I loved deeply, others marked me in different ways. I realized that traveling, being constantly in motion, gives me a sense of security of its own. My sense of “home” is fluid, almost scattered — spread across many places rather than tied to just one.

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Talulah: What does the word home mean to you?

Martina: Home isn’t necessarily a place. It can be people, a scent, a piece of music... or simply

the moment you feel fully yourself. For me, it’s more a state of mind than an address.

Talulah: Are people what give you a sense of home?

Martina: Definitely. Home isn’t walls, it’s connection. My identity is shaped by who I love and who loves me back.

Talulah: Is there a certain object you always bring with you?

Martina: No. I lose everything. The only thing I never let go of is a little chain my grandmother

gave me — the person I loved most in my life. She died two years ago.

Talulah: When you are traveling, how do you recreate that same sense?

Martina: Routine helps. Movement itself feels like home to me.

Talulah: Do you believe in kindred spirits?

Martina: Yes. Some connections are instant and unspeakable — more like recognition than introduction.

Talulah: What draws you to certain acting roles? How do you prepare for them?

Martina: Roles that carry depth — contradictions, fragility, strength, those. Preparation for me is

about stripping away, not adding on.

Talulah: Do you remember the feeling of seeing yourself on the screen for the first time?

Martina: I hated it. I can’t watch myself. It’s pure embarrassment. There are things I’ve never even seen.

Talulah: Do you play certain characters while modeling?

Martina: Always. A photograph without a character is just a pose.

Talulah: Where do you look for inspiration when you feel it’s run out?

Martina: Silence. Chaos. Both have answers.

Talent: Martina Troni

Photos and Art Direction by Domino Leaha 

Production by Elizabeth Bernet

Looks by Fallen Angels Studio