Mark Spiteri Lucas, is a familiar name in the local entertainment scene. He started piano lessons at the age of seven until he achieved the A.L.C.M diploma and has been active in the music and entertainment scene for the past 16 years. He also has a Grade seven certificate in The Performing Arts from Trinity College, London.

Mark is also a singer and song-writer and has penned a large number of songs with which he participated in various festivals, both locally and abroad. He has also interpreted important roles, in various productions both for the stage as well as on TV. Currently, he is the musical director of popular Net TV’s Saturday afternoon show KolloxSibt.

Mark is also one of the producers and the musical director of this evening’s show, Romanza an unplugged concert featuring Julie and Ludwig.

n How old are you? Star sign and date of birth?

I’m 28 years old. I’m a Cancerian and my parents tell me that I was born on 22 June, 1977. I’m definitely a summer boy!

n What would you like to be doing in 10 years’ time?

Although I prefer to live day by day, I would surely be married, and God willing, with two children. As regards my career, I would like to work in an entertainment market by far larger than ours.

n What is your idea of perfect happiness?

Living in peace with your loved ones

n What is your favourite occupation?

Apart from being an entertainer and producer, I’m also a full-time teacher.

n What is your greatest fear?

Death.

n What is it that you most value in your friends?

Sincerity, honesty and support.

n How would you like to die?

Without being aware of it. Maybe while I’m fast asleep.

n What is your greatest extravagance?

I don’t think I have any. Who knows!!! Maybe you can ask other people who know me better.

n What is your greatest regret?

I don’t have many regrets and if I had to be born again, I would do the same things I have done so far. That is involvement in entertainment and the performing arts.

n What is your most treasured possession?

My piano and my home.

n Which talent would you most like to have apart from the ones you already have?

I don’t know. Maybe that of a footballer.

n What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery?

Spiritual and material poverty as well as having a crisis of identity.

n Where would you like to live?

Somewhere over the rainbow where skies are blue and the dreams that you dare to dream really do come true, just as in Judy Garland’s song.

n What is your most marked characteristic?

I always try to be as perfect as possible in what I do. I also have a sense of leadership and a “never say die” attitude.

n Who are your heroes/heroines in real life?

My parents and brothers, my girlfriend and her family, and all those who have supported me throughout the years and helped me achieve what I have achieved up to now in my career. They are my first fans and critics.

n What is it that you most dislike?

I dislike amateurism and backstabbing and, believe it or not, I hate driving, waiting in traffic jams and sweating it out to find a parking space for my car, all over Malta.

n What is your motto?

If you believe in your capabilities, always aim higher and you will succeed.