Simona Marchini (born 19 December 1941) is an Italian actress, television and radio presenter, stage director, comedian and art dealer.
Simona Marchini | |
|---|---|
| Born | 19 December 1941 (age 82) Rome, Kingdom of Italy |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Height | 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) |
Life and career
editBorn in Rome, the daughter of the businessman Alvaro, Marchini graduated in modern literature at La Sapienza University.[1] An art lover, since 1966 she directed several art galleries, notably directing the Contemporary Art Gallery "Nuova Pesa" between 1985 and 1995.[1][2]
After an intense stage career as actress and director, in 1980 she made her television debut as a comedian in the RAI variety show A tutto gag, and appeared in character roles in some comedy films.[1] In 1985 she had her breakout thanks to her participation to Renzo Arbore's Quelli della notte.[1][2] Marchini later hosted several television and radio programs, including Prossimamente non stop, Pronto, è la Rai? and Piacere Raiuno.[2] She was also on the board of the Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, and between 1999 and 2008 she was director of Todi Arte Festival.[1][2]
Personal life
editPreviously married to a nobleman from Calabria, between 1970 and 1980 Marchini was married to footballer Franco Cordova.[2]
She is an UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.[2]