Marisa Del Frate facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Marisa Del Frate
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Photo of Del Frate from the magazine Radiocorriere (1957)
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| Born | 11 March 1931 Rome, Italy
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| Died | 5 February 2015 (aged 83) Rome, Italy
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| Occupation | Actress, singer |
Marisa Del Frate (born March 11, 1931 – died February 5, 2015) was a talented Italian actress, singer, and TV star. She became famous for her singing and acting, especially on television.
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Life and Career Highlights
Born in Rome, Italy, Marisa Del Frate began her career as a model. She even took part in beauty contests! In 1957, she started singing and quickly became successful. She won the Festival di Napoli with her song "Malinconico autunno." This was a big music competition in Italy.
In 1958, Marisa sang at the Sanremo Music Festival, another very important music event. Soon after, a famous comedian named Erminio Macario chose her to be the main star, or primadonna, in his stage show called Chiamate Arturo 777. A primadonna is the leading female performer in a show. From then on, Marisa became a popular "soubrette" (a lively and charming actress/singer), an actress, and a TV presenter.
She became very well-known in 1961 because of a popular TV show called L'amico del giaguaro on RAI, which is Italy's national TV network.
Later Life and Passing
Marisa Del Frate passed away in Rome in 2015. She was 83 years old and died from cancer.
Music Releases
Marisa Del Frate released several songs and an album during her career.
Album
- 1961 - Le canzoni de L'amico del giaguaro
Popular Singles
- 1957: "Malinconico autunno"
- 1957: "Io e Ciccio cha cha cha"
- 1958: "Maistrale"
- 1958: "Maria Canaria"
- 1958: "Vita mia"
- 1958: "Dominique / Autunno" (with Erminio Macario)
Film Appearances
Marisa Del Frate also appeared in several movies.
- Perdono (1966)
- La ballata dei mariti (1963)
- Obiettivo ragazze (1963)
- Addio per sempre! (1958)
See also
In Spanish: Marisa Del Frate para niños
