Virginia Raffaele

Virginia Raffaele (born 27 September 1980) is an Italian comedian, actress, impersonator and presenter.

Virginia Raffaele
Born27 September 1980 (1980-09-27) (age 40)
Rome, Italy
OccupationComedian, actress

Life and career

Born in Rome, the daughter of two circus performers,[1][2] Raffaele studied classical and modern dance at the Accademia nazionale di danza and in 1999 graduated at the Accademia Teatro Integrato directed by Pino Ferrara.[3]

Raffaele started her career on stage, often working as a sidekick of the comedy duo Lillo & Greg.[1][3] After her television debut as a correspondent in the Rai 2 program Quelli che... il Calcio,[3] she became first known for her imitations and parodies in the Italia 1 show Mai dire Grande Fratello Show. She then appeared in several other shows, including Victor Victoria, Striscia la notizia, two episodes of Le invasioni barbariche and Amici. She also appeared as an actress in several films and TV-series.[1]

After appearing as a guest at the 65th edition of the Sanremo Music Festival, Raffaele was chosen to co-host the 66th edition and host the 69th edition of the Festival.[1][2]

Filmography
Films
Year Title Role Notes
2004 Ladri di barzellette Casting actress Cameo appearance
2005 Romanzo Criminale Nicolino's girlfriend
2011 Faccio un salto all'Avana Annaclara
2012 Love Is in the Air Juanita
2013 The Fifth Wheel Mara
2014 Big Hero 6 Cass Hamada Italian dub; voice role
A Woman as a Friend Patrizia
2019 The Addams Family Morticia Addams Italian dub; voice role
Television
Year Title Role Notes
2005 Bla Bla Bla Herself/ Performer Variety show; 15 episodes
Il maresciallo Rocca Virginia Episode: "Il male ritorna"
2006–2007 NormalMan Mrs. Cassani Main role; 22 episodes
2008 Domenica in Herself/ Guest Talk show
2009 L'onore e il rispetto Herself Episode: "Quarto episodio"
2009–2010 Victor Victoria Herself/ Guest Talk show
2010–2013 Quelli che... il Calcio Herself/ Performer Variety show
2012 2012 Concerto del Primo Maggio Herself Concert
2013 2013 MTV Awards Herself/ Host Event
Striscia la notizia Herself/ Guest Variety show
2015–2016 Amici di Maria De Filippi Herself/ Special guest Talent show
2016 2016 Sanremo Music Festival Herself/ Co-host Annual music festival
Dov'è Mario? Marika Episode: "Secondo episodio"
Stasera Casa Mika Herself/ Guest Musical show
2018 Come quando fuori piove Gregoria Main role; 6 episodes

References
  1. Domenico Naso (3 February 2016). "Sanremo 2016, il ritratto di Virginia Raffaele". Il Fatto Quotidiano (in Italian). Retrieved 9 February 2016.
  2. Sara Tamburini (15 January 2016). "Virginia Raffaele, dalle imitazioni a Sanremo". TV Sorrisi e Canzoni (in Italian). Retrieved 9 February 2016.
  3. "Motor Show, apre 37/a edizione, madrina e' Virginia Raffaele". Ansa (in Italian). 5 December 2012. Retrieved 9 February 2016.

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