Carmen Russo
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- October 3, 1959 in Genoa, Italy
- Active Years
- 1975–2026 (52 Years)
- Total Credits
- 36 credits in database
Biography
Carmen Russo, born Carmela Carolina Fernanda Russo on October 3, 1959, in Genoa, Italy, is an Italian dancer, actress, singer, television personality, and former model. She began her career in the mid-1970s, working as a model and participating in various Italian beauty contests, including three editions of Miss Italia in 1973, 1974, and 1976. Russo gained public attention for her roles in the commedia erotica all'italiana film genre, appearing in titles such as Mia moglie torna a scuola, Giovani, belle... probabilmente ricche, and Paulo Roberto Cotechiño, centravanti di sfondamento. During the 1980s, she established herself as a television star through her work on variety shows including Drive In, Risatissima, and Grand Hotel. She later participated in Italian and Spanish television productions in 2003 and 2006.
Career overview
Carmen Russo, born Carmela Carolina Fernanda Russo on October 3, 1959, in Genoa, Italy, is an Italian dancer, actress, singer, and television personality. She began her professional career in the mid-1970s as a model, participating in various beauty contests in Italy, including three editions of Miss Italia in 1973, 1974, and 1976. She also pursued an early interest in classical dance.
Russo first gained public attention through her work in the commedia erotica all'italiana film genre. Her filmography includes roles in productions such as Mia moglie torna a scuola, Giovani, belle... probabilmente ricche, and Paulo Roberto Cotechiño, centravanti di sfondamento. During the 1980s, she transitioned into a prominent television career, establishing herself as a television star through appearances in variety shows including Drive In, Risatissima, and Grand Hotel. Her professional background encompasses 34 known credits in the entertainment industry. In 2003 and 2006, she participated in television programming in Italy and Spain.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
36 titles- La Sobrietà (2026)
- Foodish (2025)
- Il Bar del Cult (2025) as Sé stessa
- Sono solo fantasmi (2019) as Se stessa
- Ciao Darwin (1998) as Capitana Maggiorate
- Ciao Darwin (1998) as Capitana VIP
- Ciao Darwin (1998) as Capitana Mogli
- You Jane, Me Tarzan (1989) as Jane
- Buona Domenica (1985) as Partecipazione
- Drive In (1983)
- Lady Football (1983) as Fidanzata di Cotechino
- The Fan, the Referee and the Footballer (1983) as Manuela
- Young, Beautiful... Probably Rich (1982) as Claudia
- Good Like Bread (1982) as Lisetta
- Cuando calienta el sol... vamos a la playa (1982) as Samantha
- I'll Break Your Face, Baby! (1982) as Duarda
- Quella peste di Pierina (1982) as Rosy Marcotulli, Pierina's sister
- The Odd Squad (1982) as la prostituta pugliese
- My Wife Goes Back to School (1981) as Valentina Buratti
- Stasera niente di nuovo (1981)
- Ski Mistress (1981) as Celia Berni
- City of Women (1980) as Girl (uncredited)
- Patrick Still Lives (1980) as Cheryl Kraft
- The Porno Killers (1980) as Virginia
- Erotic Tales (1980) as Luciana
- Girls Will Be Girls (1980) as Orchidea, cameriera sexy
- Ring of Darkness (1979) as Nude dancer
- The Nurse in the Military Madhouse (1979) as Model
- I viaggiatori della sera (1979) as Girl in the radio station (uncredited)
- Riavanti… Marsch! (1979) as Otello's Client
- Liquirizia (1979) as fidanzata di Fulvio
- Here We for Example... (1977) as Ballerina in discoteca
- Nerone (1977) as Lucilla
- Domenica In (1976) as Self
- Di che segno sei? (1975)
- Mark Shoots First (1975) as Girl on the yacht
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Carmen Russo best known for?
Carmen Russo is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Sono solo fantasmi (2019), Ciao Darwin (1998), Ciao Darwin (1998), Ciao Darwin (1998).
When and where was Carmen Russo born?
Carmen Russo was born on October 3, 1959 in Genoa, Italy.
How many credits does Carmen Russo have?
Carmen Russo has accumulated over 36 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2026.
What is Carmen Russo's background in cinema and television?
Carmen Russo, born Carmela Carolina Fernanda Russo on October 3, 1959, in Genoa, Italy, is an Italian dancer, actress, singer, television personality, and former model. She began her career in the mid-1970s, working as a model and participating in various Italian beauty contests, including three editions of Miss Italia...
Carmen Russo by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Ciao Darwin (1998) as Capitana Maggiorate — aged about 38
- Ciao Darwin (1998) as Capitana VIP — aged about 38
- Ciao Darwin (1998) as Capitana Mogli — aged about 38
- City of Women (1980) as Girl (uncredited) — aged about 20
- The Odd Squad (1982) as la prostituta pugliese — aged about 22
- Patrick Still Lives (1980) as Cheryl Kraft — aged about 20
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