As the sun sets over Porto Rotondo, Malena gets ready to step onto the stage at the X3 beach club, headphones on and hands poised over the decks. Her debut as a DJ, scheduled for the evening of August 22nd, marks the latest chapter in a public transformation that began months ago with her farewell to the hardcore film industry. As reported by La Nuova Sardegna, which published her exclusive interview, this is not an isolated case. Malena is, in fact, the latest in a line of porn stars attempting to reposition themselves professionally within the complicated world of electronic music—a path that raises questions about the real motivations and the artistic credibility of such ventures.
In her conversation with the Sardinian newspaper, the former actress recalls the origins of her love for music, tracing it back to a Walkman she received as a gift at the age of five and a childhood soundtracked by her mother’s Pink Floyd records. A narrative aimed at constructing a credible story far removed from the glow of red-lit screens. Her musical style, as previewed, leans towards garage house sounds—danceable but not excessively commercial—a choice that could be interpreted as an attempt to stand out and gain a semblance of respect within the industry.
The decision to leave the adult industry, officially announced last December but matured over the past three years, is presented as a search for balance and inner well-being. Malena, or rather Filomena, the person behind the persona, insists on the need to not be labeled and to live at peace with herself. However, the shift of an already established personal brand into a completely different market seems more like a calculated marketing move than a genuine artistic rebirth. The world of DJ sets offers visibility, substantial fees, and an aura of normality, making it a coveted destination for those looking to clean up their image.
The spontaneous question that arises is how willing the public and the music industry really are to accept these conversions, often perceived as mere rebranding operations rather than authentic artistic evolutions. Malena’s success as a DJ will not be measured solely by her technical skill or music selection, but by her ability to make people forget her past and to be accepted into a circuit that views these hybrid migrations with increasing suspicion. Her story is just the latest in a series, and her journey will be the litmus test for an increasingly widespread phenomenon.
