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Italian television personality Barbara D’Urso was born Maria Carmela D’Urso in Naples, Campania, on May 7, 1957. Renowned for her talents as an actor, writer, host, and television personality, D’Urso has made a lasting impression on the Italian entertainment scene.
Early Life and Career
D’Urso, who was raised in Naples, began her career in show business in 1977 when she appeared in the television series “Goal,” where she costarred alongside well-known actors like Diego Abatantuono, Teo Teocoli, and Massimo Boldi. The next year, she appeared on the variety show “Stryx.” She made her presenting debut on Rai 2 with the show “Che combinazione” in 1979. When she joined Pippo Baudo on “Domenica in” on Rai 1 in 1980, her career trajectory took off.
In a risky and audacious move, D’Urso made news in 1984 by appearing on the covers of Playboy and Playmen magazines. She then moved to Silvio Berlusconi’s television network, where she worked on several projects, including a television fiction series, and hosted “Agenzia matrimoniale” in 1995.
She then resumed her affiliation with RAI, hosting programs like “In famiglia,” “Le ragazze di piazza di Spagna,” “Donne di mafia,” and “Una donna scomoda.” She received some praise for her role in “La dottoressa Giò” in 1997.
In 2003 and 2004, Barbara D’Urso made her debut in the world of reality television by hosting three seasons of “Grande Fratello,” the Italian version of Big Brother. She remained a well-known figure in the world of reality TV, anchoring “The Farm” in Italian in 2005. She was a cast member of “Reality Circus” in 2006 and co-host of “Uno due tre stalla” in 2007.
Her hosting prowess expanded with shows like “Mattino Cinque” in 2008, “Lo show dei record,” “Fantasia,” “Pomeriggio Cinque,” and “Mattino Cinque” in subsequent years.
D’Urso assumed a variety of jobs as the years went by, hosting programs including “Pomeriggio 5” starting in 2011 and “Domenica Cinque” during the 2009–2010 season. She endured changes and obstacles in her career, such as when she hosted the primetime program “Stasera che sera!” in 2011; nevertheless, the show was canceled after just two episodes owing to low viewership.
Another project, “Baila!” from 2011, was discontinued after four episodes due to a court ruling over plagiarism with the show “Dancing with the Stars.”
Despite obstacles, D’Urso’s versatility and tenacity have allowed her to remain a leading figure in Italian television.
Who is Barbara D’Urso Ex-husband?
Michele Carfora is the ex-husband of Barbara D’Urso. They got married in 2002 and divorced in 2006.
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