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Marisa Solinas
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Marisa Solinas with her son David (1967)
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| Birth name | Marisa Anna Solinas |
| Born | 30 May 1939 Genoa, Italy |
| Died | 12 February 2019 (aged 79) Rome, Italy |
| Genres | Beat music, Pop music |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1964–2019 |
Marisa Anna Solinas (born May 30, 1939 – died February 12, 2019) was a talented Italian actress and singer. She was best known by her stage name, Marisa Solinas.
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Marisa Solinas was born in Genoa, Italy. Her father was from Sardinia, and her mother was from Tuscany.
Marisa started her acting career in movies in 1961. Her big break came in 1962. Famous director Mario Monicelli chose her for a main role in a film called "Renzo e Luciana." This was one part of a bigger movie called Boccaccio '70.
In the same year, she also appeared in the first movie directed by Bernardo Bertolucci, called La commare secca. Marisa also performed on stage in a play called Fogli d'album.
Acting and Singing Career
After her early success, Marisa Solinas acted in many different types of movies. She was especially known for her roles in Spaghetti Westerns. These were Western movies made in Italy. She also appeared in several popular TV shows.
Besides acting, Marisa was also a singer. She released two music albums and many single songs. One of her songs was released by a well-known record company called La voce del padrone.
Later Years
Marisa Solinas continued to work as an artist for many years. She passed away on February 12, 2019, at the age of 79.
