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Rita Pavone: Biography, Facts and Career

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Rita Ori Filomena Merk-Pavone (née Pavone, Italian: [ˈriːta paˈvoːne]; born August 23, 1945) is an Italian-Swiss pop singer, actress and showgirl, who rose to prominence in the 1960s. Known as "the Mosquito of Turin" (la Zanzara di Torino), she was also nicknamed "Carrot Hair" (Pel di carota) because of the red color of her hair. Selling more than 50 million records worldwide and recording in seven different languages, she is also one of eight Italian pop singers to have ever entered the UK charts.

Quick facts about Rita Pavone

  • Full name: Rita Pavone
  • Born: 1945-08-23
  • Nationality: Italy
  • Known as: Actor
  • Wikidata ID: Q263442

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Who is Rita Pavone?

Rita Ori Filomena Merk-Pavone (née Pavone, Italian: [ˈriːta paˈvoːne]; born August 23, 1945) is an Italian-Swiss pop singer, actress and showgirl, who rose to prominence in the 1960s. Known as "the Mosquito of Turin" (la Zanzara di Torino), she was also nicknamed "Carrot Hair" (Pel di carota) because of the red color of her hair.

What nationality is Rita Pavone?

Rita Pavone is Italy.

When was Rita Pavone born?

Rita Pavone was born on 1945-08-23.

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