Melissa Chimenti

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Melissa Chimenti
Born
Maria Rosa Chimenti

1948 (age 7273)
Occupation Actress

Melissa Chimenti (born 1948 in Asmara, Eritrea as Maria Rosa Chimenti) aka Melissa, is an Italian actress and singer. Her father was Italian and her mother was Eritrean. Her best-known role is Papaya in the film Papaya, Love Goddess of the Cannibals , directed by Joe D'Amato. [1]

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Singles

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References

  1. Brizi, Franco (2010). Le Ragazze dei Capelloni. Coniglio Editore (Rome).