Marisa Del Frate


Marisa Del Frate was an Italian actress, singer, and television personality.

Life and career

Born in Rome, Del Frate started her career as a model and took part in several beauty contests. In 1957, she successfully debuted as a singer winning the Festival di Napoli with the song "Malinconico autunno".
In 1958, Del Frate entered the competition at the Sanremo Music Festival with the songs "Quando il cuore" and "Ho disegnato un cuore". Shortly later, she was chosen by Erminio Macario as primadonna in the revue Chiamate Arturo 777; from then, Del Frate started a successful career as soubrette, actress, and television presenter. In 1961, Del Frate obtained large popularity thanks to the RAI television variety L'amico del giaguaro.

Death

Marisa Del Frate died from cancer at age 83 in Rome in 2015.

Discography

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