Ilary Blasi facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ilary Blasi
Blasi in 2014
Born	(1981-04-28) 28 April 1981 (age 44) Rome, Italy
Nationality	Italian
Occupation	Television host
Spouse(s)	Francesco Totti ​ ​ (m. 2005; separated 2022)​
Children	3

Ilary Blasi (born on April 28, 1981) is a famous Italian television host. She used to be a model and even acted as a child.

Early Life and First Steps

Ilary Blasi was born in Rome, Italy. Her parents are Roberto and Daniela. She has two sisters named Melory and Silvia. Ilary's mother named her after a character from a Western movie she liked.

Ilary started in showbusiness very young. A neighbor told her mom about a casting call for a blonde child. Ilary went and got her first job in an advertisement for "Panettone Galbusera."

Ilary Blasi's Career Journey

Starting as a Child Actress

Ilary began her career at just three years old. She filmed her first TV commercials. At five, she appeared in the movie "David & David." She also had roles in "Da grande" and "Vizio di vivere." Later, she was in "Fiori di zucca" (1988) and "La dolce casa degli orrori" (1989). During this time, she promoted many products. These included "Cuore" oil, "Cicciobello" dolls, and "Barilla Group" foods.

Finding Success on TV

Ilary wanted to work in television. After many tries, she finally got a role. In 2001, she joined the TV show Passaparola. She was one of the six dancers called "Letterine." This was her big break into the TV world.

Becoming a Regular TV Host

Ilary's real TV career began on September 10, 2001. She was a "Letterina" on Passaparola for two seasons. After that, in June 2003, she moved to the channel "Rai2." She hosted the music show "Top of the Pops" with Alvin.

In September 2003, Ilary joined Fabio Fazio on his show Che tempo che fa. She introduced guests and read the weather. In 2004, she hosted a special episode of "Le Iene show." She also returned to host "Cd:Live" with Alvin.

In 2006, she hosted Festivalbar with Mago Forest and Cristina Chiabotto. From 2007, she hosted "Le Iene" again with Luca Bizzarri and Paolo Kessisoglu. She continued hosting "Le Iene" with different co-hosts until 2012. These included Fabio De Luigi, Luca Argentero, and Enrico Brignano.

Working in Advertisements

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After Passaparola, Ilary started appearing in more ads. In 2002, she promoted suntanning products for "Bilboa." She also modeled for the fashion brand "Bon Bon." In 2003, she even designed a collection for the British brand Miss Criminal.

In 2004, she modeled for the lingerie brand Emmecì. From 2005, she represented the jewel company Comete. She often appeared with her husband, Francesco Totti, for this brand. She also modeled for Vogue eyewear in 2007. From 2007 to 2011, she was in many commercials for Vodafone. She appeared with her husband and other famous people. Since 2010, she has been the face of the jewelry chain Stroili Oro.

Personal Life and Family

Ilary Blasi married Francesco Totti on June 19, 2005. He was a famous professional footballer. Their wedding was shown on TV, and the money raised went to charity.

They have three children. Their first child, Cristian, was born in November 2005. Their daughter, Chanel, was born in May 2007. Their third child, Isabel, was born in March 2016. Ilary and Francesco were often called the "Italian Beckhams." Their lives were often talked about in Italian magazines. In July 2022, Ilary and Francesco announced they had separated. Ilary has since been in a relationship with German footballer Bastian Müller.

Filmography

As an Actress

Other Appearances

See also

In Spanish: Ilary Blasi para niños