Born in 1956. North East (Emilia Romagna, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Trentino Alto Adige, Veneto). School-leaving certificate. Diploma at Vittorio Gassman 'Bottega teatrale di Firenze'. 1981-2004 Theatre and TV actress RAI TV presenter; theatre producer. 2004-2008 National spokesman for 'Forza Italia'. 2005-2006 Member of Veneto Regional Council. Forza Italia deputy group leader. Member of the Cultural Affairs Committee. 2006-2008 Member of the Italian parliament. Secretary of the Social Affairs Committee; Member of the Committee on Elections. MEP since 2008.