Raffaella Carrà
Also known as Raffaella Maria Roberta Pelloni
Career
Active 1952 – 2021
Biography
About Raffaella Carrà
Italian performer Raffaella Carrà was born on Friday the 18th of June 1943 in Bologna, Italy, as Raffaella Maria Roberta Pelloni. She passed away on Monday the 5th of July 2021 at the age of 78. Over a career that spanned 69 years, from 1952 to 2021, she worked as an actress, model, musician, radio host, and TV host.
Carrà released 25 studio albums in 37 countries across Europe and Latin America, selling more than 60 million records worldwide. Her hit songs include "A far l'amore comincia tu," "Fiesta," "Forte forte forte," "Tanti auguri," and "Tuca Tuca," and she sang in Italian, Spanish, English, and French. She became a successful TV personality in Italy, Spain, and Argentina, winning 12 Telegatto and two TP de Oro awards. After a notable acting debut in Italy, she signed a deal with 20th Century Fox in Hollywood and starred in French and Spanish films alongside Mario Monicelli, Marcello Mastroianni, Frank Sinatra, Edward Mulhare, Trevor Howard, Jean Marais, and James Coburn.
Carrà was a pop culture icon in Europe and Latin America, credited with pioneering feminism and women's sexual freedom in television and music between the 1970s and 1980s. She was also an icon for the LGBT community and in fashion and design. She was blonde with brown eyes, stood at 5'6", and had a slim build. She had natural breasts and was open about her sexuality as straight. After her death, she received the Sorriso Diverso Venezia Award at the 78th Venice International Film Festival for her contributions to Italian music and show business. Her legacy remains significant.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Died
- Monday 5th of July 2021 (age 78)
- Years Active
- 1952-2021 (69 years active)
- Birthplace
- Bologna, Italy
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Hair Color
- Blonde
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Weight
- 130 lbs (or 59 kg)
- Measurements
- 38–25–37 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.68
- Bra/Cup Size
- 38B show conversions - UK: 38B, EU: 85B, AU: 16B, JP: 85B
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Performances
- Solo
- Nudity (Topless Only)
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 39k (as of March 2026)
Frequently asked
How many records did Raffaella Carrà sell worldwide?
Her 25 studio albums were released in 37 countries and sold over 60 million records.
What languages did she sing in?
She recorded in Italian, Spanish, English, and French.
Did she have an international acting career?
Yes, after her Italian debut, she signed with 20th Century Fox and appeared in French and Spanish films with notable co-stars.
Did you know
- Her birth name was Raffaella Maria Roberta Pelloni.
- She was honored posthumously at the Venice Film Festival.
- She was an icon for the LGBT community and in fashion.
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