Karina Huff


Carrina "Karina" Huff was a British actress, showgirl and television personality, mainly active in Italy.

Life and career

Born in London, Huff was first known in Italy as a showgirl in the Rai 2 variety show Signori si parte and as the television presenter of the Canale 5 musical program Popcorn. She later had roles of weight in a series of successful teen comedy films, notably Carlo Vanzina's Time for Loving, its immediate sequel Sapore di mare 2 and Vacanze di Natale. In 1989 she was in the main cast of the TV-series Zanzibar.
Following the failure of her marriage with an Italian land surveyor, Huff left showbusiness and returned with her son to London, where she became a teacher. In 2008, Huff was diagnosed with breast cancer, from which she was believed to be in remission. She later died from the same kind of breast cancer in April 2016.

Filmography

Time for Loving Vacanze di Natale Sapore di mare 2 – Un anno dopo Domani mi sposo Summer Games Urban Animals The Gamble Demons 6: De Profundis The House of Clocks Voices from Beyond

Discography

; Singles
  • 1981 – Mexico/Maraja
  • 1982 – ''Tingimi di blu/Pelle a pelle''