Milly Carlucci facts for kids
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Milly Carlucci
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Milly Carlucci in 2007
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Camilla Patrizia Carlucci
1 October 1954 Sulmona, L'Aquila, Italy
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| Years active | 1976–present |
| Known for | Ballando Con Le Stelle, Scommettiamo Che...?, L'Altra Domenica, Il Cantante Mascherato |
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Angelo Donati
(m. 1985) |
| Children | 2 |
Camilla Patrizia "Milly" Carlucci was born on October 1, 1954. She is a famous Italian television presenter, actress, and singer. Milly Carlucci is well-known for her role as Urania in the 1985 movie The Adventures of Hercules.
In 1996, she became a Goodwill ambassador for UNICEF. This means she helps promote UNICEF's work for children around the world. Since 2005, she has been the main host of Ballando con le Stelle. This show is the Italian version of "Dancing with the Stars." In 2009, she made history as the first woman to host the Miss Italia beauty pageant. Milly Carlucci is seen as one of the most important women in Italian television. She is a top presenter on Rai 1, a major Italian TV channel.
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Milly Carlucci's TV Shows and Movies
Milly Carlucci has had a long and successful career in television and movies. She has hosted many popular shows and acted in several films.
Early Career in Television
Milly started her TV journey in the late 1970s. She hosted variety shows and game shows.
- From 1976 to 1979, she was a host on L'altra domenica.
- She also hosted Jeux sans frontières from 1978 to 1981. This was a fun game show.
- In the early 1980s, she hosted shows like Crazy Bus and Blitz.
Acting Roles
Besides hosting, Milly Carlucci also acted in movies and TV series.
- In 1980, she appeared in In the Pope's Eye and The Taming of the Scoundrel.
- She played Rosina Calore in Pappa e ciccia in 1983.
- Her role as Urania in The Adventures of Hercules (1985) is quite famous.
- She also acted in miniseries like La voglia di vincere (1987) and Positano (1996).
Hosting Major Events and Game Shows
Milly Carlucci has hosted many big events and popular game shows over the years.
- She hosted Azzurro, a musical event, in the 1980s.
- She was a host for Miss Italia in 1983 and again from 2009 to 2010.
- From 1991 to 1996, she hosted Scommettiamo che...?. This was a very popular game show.
- She also hosted the Sanremo Music Festival 1992, a major music event in Italy.
- From 1994 to 1997, she hosted the game show Luna Park.
- She was a host for Pavarotti & Friends from 1995 to 2003. This was a musical show with famous singer Luciano Pavarotti.
Hosting Children's and Talent Shows
Milly Carlucci has also hosted shows for younger audiences and talent competitions.
- From 1998 to 2000, she hosted Zecchino d'Oro, a children's talent show.
- She hosted Notti sul ghiaccio (Skating Nights) from 2006 to 2007 and again in 2015.
- Since 2005, she has been the host of Ballando con le Stelle, the Italian "Dancing with the Stars." This show is very popular.
- More recently, she has hosted Il cantante mascherato (The Masked Singer) since 2020.
Awards and Recognitions
Milly Carlucci has received many awards for her work in television. These awards show how much her talent and contributions are appreciated.
Prestigious TV Awards
She has won several Telegatto awards, which are important Italian TV awards.
- In 1984, she won for "Best Variety Programme" for Risatissima.
- She won again in 1992 for "Best Variety Programme" for Scommettiamo che...?.
- In 1996, she received a Telegatto for "Best Quiz" for Luna Park.
- She also received a "Special Award" in 2007 for Ballando con le Stelle.
Awards for Hosting and Entertainment
Milly Carlucci has also won many Premio Regia Televisiva awards. These awards recognize excellence in television direction and programming.
- She won for "Best Game/Quiz Show" for Scommettiamo che...? in 1992 and 1995.
- Her show Ballando con le Stelle has won multiple "Top Ten" awards, including in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2014, and 2015.
- In 2009 and 2010, Ballando con le Stelle was named "TV Programme of the Year."
Special Honors and Recognition
Milly Carlucci has also received special honors for her overall career and impact.
- In 1990, she won the Premio DonnaRoma for "Miss Sympathy."
- She was honored as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in 1996.
- In 2003, she received the Telethon Award from Premio Regia Televisiva.
- She won the Premio Minerva in 2003 and the Premio Gino Tani in 2005.
- In 2006, she received the Premio Roma per il Ballo and the Premio Barocco.
- She was given the Premio Donne Eccellenti in 2009.
- In 2010, she received the Premio Alberto Sordi.
- In 2018, she won an Honorary Award from Premio Biagio Agnes.
- In 2019, she received the Golden Apple from Premio Marisa Bellisario.
National Recognition
In 2004, Milly Carlucci was awarded the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (Officer). This is a high honor given by the Italian government.
External Links
- Milly Carlucci bio at Rai 1 (Italian)
