Paola Cortellesi, born on November 24, 1973, is a multifaceted Italian actress, singer, voice actress, film director, and presenter.
She began her career in television with the show Macao, presented by Alba Parietti, but eventually gained widespread popularity as a comedic actress in the TV show Mai dire Gol by the Gialappa's Band in 2000.
This show showcased her exceptional skills at parodying famous individuals, a genre in which she has received widespread acclaim, with her most recent parody being that of Milan's mayor Letizia Moratti in the 2010-2011 edition of the popular TV show Zelig.
Cortellesi's other notable television performances include her appearance in the 2004 edition of the San Remo Music Festival and her leading role in the TV movie Maria Montessori: Una vita per i bambini, a biography of Maria Montessori, for which she received the prestigious "Maximo Award" at the Roma Fiction Fest.
In addition to her television work, Cortellesi has also had a successful career in cinema, starring in several comedic films and movies, including a leading role in Tu la conosci Claudia?, a highly popular production featuring the comic trio Aldo, Giovanni e Giacomo.
In 2008, she was nominated for the David di Donatello award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the movie Piano, solo by Riccardo Milani.
