Simulcast on Il Globo TV, the chat was filled with laughter and reflections on what it means to celebrate one’s Italian heritage from afar.

Colloca’s beloved television series, Silvia’s Italian Masterclass, continues to draw viewers on Channel 10, with the new season receiving heartfelt responses from fans who recreate her dishes at home.

“It’s really hard to know how a TV show is going until people start sending you photos,” she told Liotta. “Sometimes, I get messages from people I don’t even know—big tables of family meals inspired by my recipes. It moves me.”

While Colloca admitted that comedy is “harder than cooking pasta”, she playfully offered to put Liotta’s culinary skills to the test in a future cook-off.

Beyond television, Colloca was an ambassador for the Italian Film Festival, where the documentary Signorinella: Little Miss left a lasting impression on her. 

“It celebrates the bravery of those young Italian women who left everything behind to come to Australia with nothing but hope,” she explained.

“They built businesses, families and communities through hardship and will. Watching them finally share their stories was very profound.”

Liotta agreed, adding that the film offers a chance for Australians of Italian heritage to reflect on the strength and determination of their ancestors.

Although not originally planned, Colloca made a special trip to Italy this year with her daughter, Luna. “My husband said, ‘Just go,’” she shared.

“It was so beautiful to spend one-on-one time with my parents and create those memories.”

When asked what she loves most about returning to Italy, Colloca said it’s “the soundtrack”.

“My life here is mostly in English,” she admitted. “But when I’m there, I hear ‘Allora! Mamma mia!’—all those expressions that make me feel instantly connected again.”

That passion for language has inspired her to upload a series of short Italian lessons on Instagram.

“I wanted to share the sayings locals actually use,” she said. “People often tell me, ‘I’ve never heard that!’ But that’s because these are the phrases you hear every day in Italy. It’s a way to sound like a local.”

Colloca’s artistic life extends beyond food and film. This December, she will join international crooner Patrizio Buanne as a special guest on his three-city Australian tour, performing in Melbourne (December 7), Adelaide (December 9) and Sydney (December 11).

“It’s so exciting,” she said. “We met 10 years ago while both doing morning TV, made biscotti together on air and became friends.

“He promised that one day we’d perform together—and he’s a man who keeps his word.”

Colloca will perform both solo and duet pieces during the concerts, featuring Italian and Neapolitan classics. “I’ve even picked out a few gowns,” she teased. “There’s an interval, so I think a costume change is definitely on the cards.”

Although she won’t appear in Carols in the Domain this year due to her concert schedule with tenor Mark Vincent, Colloca said she’ll miss the annual event dearly.

“It’s been a dream of mine, and I’ve done it for four years in a row. I’ll be cheering from the audience this time,” she said.

As the conversation drew to a close, Liotta and Colloca joked about future collaborations—from cooking for dogs to an all-new Silvia Hour of Power.