Raffaella Carrà (1943–2021) was an Italian singer, dancer, actress, and television presenter, widely regarded as the “Queen of Italian Television” and a pop culture icon across Europe and Latin America. Famous for her trademark blonde bob, vibrant energy, and audacious sequined costumes, she was a true pioneer, becoming the first TV personality to deliberately show her belly button on camera, creating a national sensation in 1970 with her provocative dance, the “Tuca Tuca.”
Carrà charted internationally with infectious disco-pop hits like “A far l'amore comincia tu” (known as “Do It, Do It Again”) and “Tanti auguri” (“Happy Birthday to You”), often singing in Spanish, English, and French. Beyond entertainment, she became a powerful figure for feminism and LGBT rights, using her massive platform to promote sexual freedom and liberation in the conservative landscape of 1970s and ’80s media.
Take a look at these vintage photos to see the beauty of a young Raffaella Carrà.
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