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Raffaella Carrà

Also known as Raffaella Maria Roberta Pelloni

Born
Jun 18, 1943
height
5'6" (or 167 cm)
body type
Slim
nationality
Italian

Career

Active 1952 – 2021

Biography

About Raffaella Carrà

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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.

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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

Performances

Solo
Nudity (Topless Only)

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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.

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