# Alida Chelli

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Italian singer and actress  (1943–2012)

Alida Chelli Chelli in 1961 Background information Born Alida Rustichelli (1943-10-23)23 October 1943 Carpi, Kingdom of Italy Died 14 December 2012(2012-12-14) (aged 69) Rome, Italy Occupations Singer actress Instrument Vocals Years active 1959–1992 Labels RCA Italiana Cinevox

Musical artist

**Alida Rustichelli** (23 October 1943 – 14 December 2012), known professionally as **Alida Chelli** (Italian pronunciation: [\[aˈliːda ˈkɛlli\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA/Italian)), was an Italian singer and actress, mainly known for her appearances in stage musicals.

## Biography

### Early life and career

Alida Rustichelli was born in [Carpi](/source/Carpi%2C_Emilia-Romagna), Emilia-Romagna, the daughter of composer [Carlo Rustichelli](/source/Carlo_Rustichelli) and sister of composer [Paolo Rustichelli](/source/Paolo_Rustichelli). She achieved her first success as singer, with the song "Sinnò me moro", which opens the 1959 film *[The Facts of Murder](/source/The_Facts_of_Murder)*.[1][2]

Then, Chelli achieved a major fame on stage, starring in a number of successful musical comedies such as *[Rugantino](/source/Rugantino_(musical))* (1978, together with [Enrico Montesano](/source/Enrico_Montesano)), *Cyrano* (1979, with [Domenico Modugno](/source/Domenico_Modugno)), and *[Aggiungi un posto a tavola](/source/Aggiungi_un_posto_a_tavola)* (1990, with [Johnny Dorelli](/source/Johnny_Dorelli)).[1][2] She has also appeared in several films, mainly comedies, and TV-shows.[1][2]

### Personal life and death

Chelli married Italian actor [Walter Chiari](/source/Walter_Chiari) in 1969, and together they had one son, television presenter Simone Annicchiarico (Chiari's real surname). After their 1972 divorce, Chelli had a relationship with television presenter [Pippo Baudo](/source/Pippo_Baudo).[1][2]

She died in Rome on 14 December 2012, aged 69, after a long illness.[1][2]

## Filmography

### Films

Year Title Role(s) Notes 1959 The Facts of Murder Singer at opening scene Cameo appearance 1965 The Sucker Gina Up and Down The girl 1966 They're a Weird Mob Giuliana 1967 L'uomo dal colpo perfetto Ulla Helger Quando dico che ti amo Sandra 1969 Gli infermieri della mutua Rossella 1981 Spaghetti a mezzanotte Zelmira Demma

### Television

Year Title Role(s) Notes 1961 Giallo club. Invito al poliziesco Judy Episode: "Omicidio ceco" 1969 Geminus Caterina Malfatti Main role; 6 episodes 1973 Docteur Caraïbes Carmela Episode: "Le pigeon bleu" 1992–1994 Casa dolce casa Sofia Main role; 60 episodes

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-bio_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-bio_1-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-bio_1-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-bio_1-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-bio_1-4) ["Addio ad Alida Chelli, indimenticabile Rosetta"](http://www.repubblica.it/persone/2012/12/15/news/morta_alida_chelli-48799129/) [Farewell to Alida Chelli, unforgettable Rosetta]. *[La Repubblica](/source/La_Repubblica)* (in Italian). 15 December 2012. Retrieved 18 December 2012.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-vvv_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-vvv_2-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-vvv_2-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-vvv_2-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-vvv_2-4) Abbiati, Daniele (16 December 2012). ["Alida Chelli, quella diva prorompente e insicura"](http://www.ilgiornale.it/news/spettacoli/alida-chelli-quella-diva-prorompente-e-insicura-865788.html) [Alida Chelli, that irrepressible and insecure diva]. *[Il Giornale](/source/Il_Giornale)* (in Italian). Retrieved 18 December 2012.

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