Tinto Brass called the Italian actress and model Francesca Dellera his muse. Recognized as a beauty icon of the nineties, the model became famous as the first beauty of cinema according to Marco Ferreri. Jean-Paul Gaultier also called her his favorite model.
Francesca Kervellera's modeling career has been amazingly successful from the very beginning. She started working right after leaving school. For one day, the girl's income was equal to the amount earned by her father in a month.
The path to recognition
The biography of the future celebrity began in 1965. The child was born in the Italian town of Larina on October 2 in the family of a housewife and an accountant. Francesca spent her childhood and adolescence in Latin America, where her parents moved soon after the birth of their daughter.
The bright beauty of the modeling business came after school. Her pictures graced the covers of the most popular magazines, she worked with famous fashion designers. After moving to Rome in 1984, the girl signed a contract with a prestigious agency.
She has had the privilege of collaborating with world-class photographers. Photos of Francesca were taken by Greg Gorman and Dominic Isserman, photo sessions were carried out with the participation of Helmut Newton, Michael Comte. At home, Dellera's work in cinema began.
The star came to the set in 1986. Director Franco Castellano invited the bright model to star in the comedy "Department Store". The project was composed of numerous comic situations that took place in a huge supermarket. Everything in it is messed up so that at times one gets the impression that it is much easier to demolish a building and simply fire all employees than to sort out the mad fuss.
Throughout the whole picture, one heroine unsuccessfully searches for her own glasses, desperate to find a way out on the street. At the same time, the visitor is completely sure that she has everything under control. The lady in red became the character of the debutante.
Success
The work of the aspiring actress attracted the attention of Tinto Brass. The director invited the brilliant performer to the film "Love and Passion" for the role of Rosalba Monicani, one of the main characters.
According to the plot, a husband and wife, Americans Jennifer and Fred, live in Italy. They became spouses after the Second World War. A son is growing up in the family, but the relationship between his parents is gradually going wrong. Both are ready to look for new experiences on the side.
Jenny was once happy with the Italian Ciro. They didn't think about the future. While working for UNESCO, Fred met the charming Rosalba. Their relationship was also filled with passion. Remembering the past, the couple decides to find former acquaintances and meet them. Rosalba became a prostitute and Chiro a pimp.
After some time spent apart, Jenny and Fred are ready to start family life again.
The character, played by Deller, has caused stormy admiration from critics and spectators. After the premiere, the director called Francesca his muse.
In the comedy film The Rich Have Their Habits, the actress has been reincarnated as Princess Topazia. The film is set in Nice.
there are several storylines. The first describes the comic adventures of a super creative insurance agent.
Dellera's heroine appears in the third story. As planned by the screenwriter, the girl should get married at the behest of the Pope. However, in reality, Topazia is completely confused and plunges into many adventures her confessor, who is opposed to such a decision.
New Steps to Glory
Then came the shooting of the mini-series "The Roman Woman", where the actress played Adriana, and "Isabella's Thieves." The first tells the story of a difficult relationship between a mother, performed by film star Gina Lollobrigida, and her daughter.
The leading role in the film "Flesh" by Giraldi brought the artist international recognition. According to the plot, the main character, a pianist, plays in a cabaret. He meets the amazing Francesca, the character of Dellera, and gets carried away with her, forgetting about everything. Meanwhile, sad news comes.
About the performer herself, Marco Ferreri said that she looks so organically in front of the camera that it seems as if the actress is naked, even when fully dressed. Conversely, when she is fully clothed, she manages to look naked.
Shocked by the striking difference from the film standards of his time, Fellini decides to shoot the artist in his version of the film "Pinocchio" in the form of a fairy. The project, however, did not come to fruition. However, in the book "Fellini, Biography", written by John Buxton, the name of Deller is mentioned among the favorite performers of the master.
Alain Delon starred in the film adaptation of Simenon's "Teddy Bear". According to the scenario, the doctor's prosperous life is destroyed by a call. A voice in the receiver informs the doctor that he will be destroyed, since a person died through his fault. The hero wonders what he is guilty of, and his environment completely changes when acquaintances and friends find out about the danger. Chantal became Francesca's heroine.
Heart and career
In 1999, the star starred in the title role in the film "Nana". Her character is a gorgeous lady. She plays in the theater, winning the hearts of men. Once her life changes radically, it is only unknown whether such changes are beneficial to the fatal beauty.
In 2006, in the image of the main character, Virginia, a celebrity appeared in the Italian-French project "Countess Di Castiglione". She sheltered the wounded Andrea in her house. Feelings flared up between the young people. However, at the same time, the diplomat Nigre persuades the Countess to charm the Emperor of France Napoleon III himself.
Sensual Mediterranean-style actress has become a favorite of French audiences. She was included in the list of celebrities included in the book dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the prestigious Cannes Film Festival.
She continues her modeling career, representing the Gaultier collections created for her, acting in films and participating in advertising campaigns.
The star does not refuse to talk about his personal life. Her admirers included both Thierry Mugler and Prince. The latter did everything in his power to make the celebrity appear in his new video.
Dellera admits that she often feels jealous of herself, since success is not forgiven. She dreams of real feelings, wanting to see next to her only the one who cares not about her career success, but herself. The actress prefers extraordinary men, but she herself admits that there are too few of them.
She also hinted that she had already found happiness in love. Her chosen one meets all the aspirations of the star. However, Francesca does not plan to reveal his name to the press and fans.
