Cinzia_Leone

Cinzia Leone

Cinzia Leone

Italian actress and comedian

Cinzia Leone (born 4 March 1959) is an Italian actress and comedian.

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Life and career

Born in Rome, Italy, Leone began working in the theater since 1981,[1] but became popular thanks to the participation to several variety shows of good success broadcast by Rai 3 (La TV delle ragazze, Scusate l'interruzione, Avanzi, Tunnel).[1][2] She is also active in films, mainly used for short but often effective character roles.[1][2]

In 1991 Leone suffered a congenital aneurysm of the basilar artery, undergoing a complicated surgery in Phoenix, Arizona, which had a mortality rate of 80%. She was paralyzed on the left side of the body but was able to recover completely. She eventually went back to work after a long absence.[2][3]

Selected filmography

References

  1. [1]
    Enrico Lancia, Roberto Poppi. Dizionario del cinema italiano - Le Attrici. Gremese Editore, 2003. ISBN 888440214X.
  2. [2]
    Giorgio Dell’Arti, Massimo Parrini. Catalogo dei viventi. Marsilio, 2009. ISBN 9788831795999.
  3. [3]
    Un universo al femminile. ""Un lampo a ciel sereno " "Vincere la malattia per poi risorgere"". Il bello delle donne. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
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