Virginia Raffaele


Virginia Raffaele is an Italian comedian, actress, impersonator and presenter.

Life and career

Born in Rome, the daughter of two circus performers of Sinti origins, Raffaele studied classical and modern dance at the Accademia nazionale di danza and in 1999 graduated at the Accademia Teatro Integrato directed by Pino Ferrara.
Raffaele started her career on stage, often working as a sidekick of the comedy duo Lillo & Greg. After her television debut as a correspondent in the Rai 2 program Quelli che... il Calcio, she became first known for her imitations and parodies in the Italia 1 show Mai dire Grande Fratello Show. She then appeared in several other shows, including Victor Victoria, Striscia la notizia, two episodes of Le invasioni barbariche and Amici. She also appeared as an actress in several films and TV-series.
After appearing as a guest at the 65th edition of the Sanremo Music Festival, Raffaele was chosen to co-host the 66th and 69th editions.
In 2025, her film Life Goes This Way will open the 20th Rome Film Festival on 15 October 2025.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2005Bla Bla BlaHerself/ PerformerVariety show; 15 episodes
2005Il maresciallo RoccaVirginiaEpisode: "Il male ritorna"
2006–2007NormalManMrs. CassaniMain role; 22 episodes
2008Domenica inHerself/ GuestTalk show
2009L'onore e il rispettoHerselfEpisode: "Quarto episodio"
2009–2010Victor VictoriaHerself/ GuestTalk show
2010–2013Quelli che... il CalcioHerself/ PerformerVariety show
20122012 Concerto del Primo MaggioHerselfConcert
20132013 MTV Awards Herself/ HostEvent
2013Striscia la notiziaHerself/ GuestVariety show
2015–2016Amici di Maria De FilippiHerself/ Special guestTalent show
20162016 Sanremo Music FestivalHerself/ Co-hostAnnual music festival
2016Dov'è Mario?MarikaEpisode: "Secondo episodio"
2016Stasera Casa MikaHerself/ GuestMusical show
2018Come quando fuori pioveGregoriaMain role; 6 episodes
2022LOL - Chi ride è fuoriHerselfContestant
2024Colpo di lunaHerself/ HostVariety show