Georgina Rodriguez touches down in Venice as Sofia Carson flaunts Elie Saab gown

Georgina Rodriguez touches down in Venice as Sofia Carson flaunts Elie Saab gown
Riyadh-based Argentine model Georgina Rodriguez touched down in Italy for the Venice Film Festival. (Getty Images)
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Updated 01 September 2025
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Georgina Rodriguez touches down in Venice as Sofia Carson flaunts Elie Saab gown

Georgina Rodriguez touches down in Venice as Sofia Carson flaunts Elie Saab gown

DUBAI: US singer and actress Sofia Carson attended the amfAR Gala Venezia 2025 in a beaded blush gown from Lebanese designer Elie Saab’s Fall/Winter 2025 couture collection on Sunday as Riyadh-based model Georgina Rodriguez touched down in the Italian city.

Emblazoned with floral appliques, the gown boasted fine boning on the corset and puffed upper sleeves over fitted, cuff-length sleeves.




US singer and actress Sofia Carson attended the amfAR Gala Venezia 2025 in a beaded blush gown from Lebanese designer Elie Saab’s Fall/Winter 2025 couture collection. (Getty Images)

The event featured performances by Paris Jackson and Ava Max, while US actor Colman Domingo hosted the festivities. The gala is an annual fundraiser held on the sidelines of the Venice Film Festival by amfAR, the Foundation for AIDS Research.

Carson was joined by international celebrities, including US singer Halsey, Brazilian model Sofia Resing, US actor Jesse Williams, and English actor Jude Law.

At the event, Carson continued her streak of looks by Saab just over a month after she was spotted wearing an outfit by the designer while promoting her latest project, “My Oxford Year.”

Carson showed off a belted black blouse by the designer in New York in late July, and she completed the outfit with a nude pencil skirt and black leather gloves.

The actress and singer is known for her affinity for Lebanese labels and previously showed off a look by Saab in March while promoting the Netflix film “The Life List.”

Carson arrived at the “CBS Mornings” show in New York City as part of the press tour wearing a green dress from Saab’s Ready-to-Wear Fall/Winter 2023-2024 collection.

She also showed off several looks by the Lebanese designer during Netflix festivities in June. Ahead of “Netflix Tudum 2025: The Live Event,” the streaming platform’s celebration of global fandom and storytelling, Carson appeared in a white ensemble featuring a tailored blazer, wide-leg trousers and a matching shirt. On a separate occasion, she wore an all-black outfit composed of wide-leg trousers and a sheer top with cape-like sleeves. Both outfits were from Saab’s Ready-to-Wear Pre-Fall 2025 collection.

Carson’s latest look in Venice comes as Riyadh-based Argentine model Georgina Rodriguez touched down in the city for the Venice Film Festival.

Rodriguez, who recently announced her engagement to longtime partner Cristiano Ronaldo, hit the red carpet ahead of the Filming Italy Venice Award ceremony in a custom Roberto Cavalli gown paired with Pasquale Bruni jewelry.


Amir El-Masry, Pierce Brosnan star in boxing film ‘Giant’ to open fifth edition of RSIFF

Amir El-Masry, Pierce Brosnan star in boxing film ‘Giant’ to open fifth edition of RSIFF
Updated 05 November 2025
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Amir El-Masry, Pierce Brosnan star in boxing film ‘Giant’ to open fifth edition of RSIFF

Amir El-Masry, Pierce Brosnan star in boxing film ‘Giant’ to open fifth edition of RSIFF
  • Shivani Pandya Malhotra: This year we have 15 films supported by the Red Sea Fund, with six official submissions for the Academy Awards
  • Fionnuala Halligan: This is a festival for everyone; it’s really inclusive. From films for families and children to mature themes, the lineup represents a global cinematic conversation

JEDDAH: British Indian filmmaker Rowan Athale’s “Giant,” the boxing biopic starring Amir El-Masry and Pierce Brosnan, is set to open the fifth edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival.

The festival held a press conference on Nov. 4 at Culture Square in Al-Balad to announce the lineup and major highlights of the event, which takes place from Dec. 4-13.

Returning with the theme “For the Love of Cinema,” this year’s edition promises more than 100 films from Saudi Arabia, the Arab world, Asia and Africa, alongside exclusive screenings, industry initiatives and a renewed focus on women filmmakers and global collaborations.

Faisal Baltyuor, the CEO of the Red Sea Film Foundation, said: “Every year our priority is to connect with the public and inspire the next generation of filmmakers. This year we’ve introduced a dedicated space where filmmakers can meet audiences, along with a special area for children to experience cinema.

“The festival’s slogan truly reflects its foundation, nurturing passion and creativity from an early age. Through our new program, Rising Talents — The Voices of Tomorrow, we’re empowering young storytellers aged 10-16 across regions like Jazan, Makkah, Qassim and others. We’ve already received remarkable films, and it’s inspiring to see such quality and vision emerging from across the Kingdom.”

Shivani Pandya Malhotra, managing director of the RSIFF, expressed pride in the festival’s growth and impact, particularly through the Red Sea Souk, and said: “We’re really proud of what we’ve built in the market. The souk is now prominent regionally and globally. This year we have 15 films supported by the Red Sea Fund, with six official submissions for the Academy Awards. We’re also showcasing 37 women filmmakers from France to Taiwan and Palestine to Kenya, reflecting true diversity.”

She added that the souk was involved in 40 projects in development and production, and eight series in collaboration with Film Independent.

Fionnuala Halligan, director of international programs at the Red Sea Film Foundation, and who has joined the festival team for the first time this year, described the lineup as rich and wide-ranging.

She added: “This is a festival for everyone; it’s really inclusive. From films for families and children to mature themes, the lineup represents a global cinematic conversation.”

Among the key announcements, the RSIFF revealed its newly updated Red Sea Film Festival app, offering a seamless, eco-friendly digital experience.

The Arab Spectacular program will feature regional titles including “Palestine 36” by Annemarie Jacir; Haifaa Al-Mansour’s “Unidentified”; and “A Matter of Life and Death” by Anas Ba-Tahaf.

The International Spectacular will present global premieres such as “Couture” starring Angelina Jolie, “The Wizard of the Kremlin,” “Scarlet,” “Farruquito — A Flamenco Dynasty,” and “Desert Warrior,” which was filmed in Saudi Arabia.