Lives with singer Francesco Renga, winner of the 2005's edition of "Festival di Sanremo(1951)". Lives in Brescia with Francesco Renga and their two children Jolanda (born in January 2004) and Leonardo (born in May 2006). Made her TV debut at the age of 15, hosting "Non è La Rai" (1992). Her first album "T'appartengo" was released in Italian and Spanish (1994), which was also a big success in South America. Lesbian and gay rights activist. Was heavily criticized by the Catholic Church in Italy for posing crucified on a photo published in several magazines (1999). Was offered a billion lire (about US$ 500,000 at that time) to pose topless, but refused to do so (1994).
