Barbara Chiappini (born 2 November 1974) is an Italian actress, model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss World Italy 1993 and represented her country at Miss World 1993.
Barbara Chiappini | |
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| Born | 2 November 1974[1] |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Occupation(s) | Showgirl, model, television personality and actress |
| Years active | 1992 – present |
| Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) |
| Spouse | Carlo Marini Agostini |
| Children | Sveva Lucia Folco |
Life and career
editBorn in Piacenza, Chiappini studied violin for four years at the conservatory of her city.[2][3] In 1993 she won the beauty contest "An Italian for Miss World" and she subsequently entered the Miss World competition, winning the title of "Miss Photogenic".[1][3] The same year, she made her television debut as a regular in the variety show Buona Domenica.[3] She was active on fotoromanzi and appeared in three sexy calendars in 2002, 2003 and 2004.[1][2][3] She participated in the soap opera Un posto al sole and the first edition of the Raidue reality show L'Isola dei Famosi.[1][2] She is also active in films, TV-series and on stage.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e Giorgio Dell'Arti, Massimo Parrini. Catalogo dei viventi. Marsilio, 2009. ISBN 978-88-317-9599-9.
- ^ a b c Gianfranco Gramola (4 July 2002). "Da regina dei fotoromanzi a star della tv". Interviste Romane. Retrieved 14 April 2014.
- ^ a b c d Giorgia Camandona (12 November 2002). "Chi fa da sé...La Chiappini ci riprova". Libero. Retrieved 14 April 2014.