Elisabetta Canalis
Encyclopedia
Elisabetta Canalis (born 12 September 1978) is an Italian actress.
and Virgin Territory
. She was also a velina in the television show Striscia la notizia
. In 2007, she hosted the annual music festival, Festivalbar
. In 2009, she co-hosted the Italian version of Total Request Live
. In 2010, she played a recurring character in season 3 of the TNT series Leverage
. For DT Magazine she is in the World's Top 50 Sexiest Woman 2011 and number 7 according to Maxim
.
In February 2011, she co-hosted the televised Italian song contest Sanremo Music Festival
with Gianni Morandi
and Belen Rodriguez
.
After women like Kate Moss
, Charlize Theron
, Beyoncé Knowles
, Madonna
, etc., she is the new fashion model and testimonial of Roberto Cavalli
. After a year on Berlino
she will award the stylist at "GQ Man Of The Year Award".
She appeared on June 2011 on Spanish version of Vogue
. and on September 2011 like cover girl for Arabian version of Harper's Bazaar
.
Canalis appeared on the 13th season of Dancing with the Stars. She was paired with Valentin Chmerkovskiy
(brother of seasoned professional Maksim Chmerkovskiy
) for his first season as a professional. She was the second to be eliminated on 27 September 2011, despite having a high score with her Quickstep
dance.
, and then moved to Milan
to study foreign languages at “Università Statale”.
From June 2009 until June 2011, she was in a relationship with George Clooney
. On 22 June 2011, Clooney and Canalis released a statement to US Weekly saying they were no longer together.
Career
Canalis had minor roles in the films Deuce Bigalow: European GigoloDeuce Bigalow: European Gigolo
Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo is the 2005 sequel to the 1999 film Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo, from Happy Madison Productions. Rob Schneider returns in the role of a male prostitute Deuce Bigalow who visits his former pimp T.J...
and Virgin Territory
Virgin Territory
Virgin Territory is a 2007 romantic comedy film based upon Giovanni Boccaccio's Decameron. It has also been known under the working titles The Decameron, Angels and Virgins, Guilty Pleasures and Chasing Temptation. The film's Italian title Decameron Pie pays tribute to both the title of the...
. She was also a velina in the television show Striscia la notizia
Striscia la notizia
Striscia la notizia is an Italian television program on the Mediaset-controlled Canale 5. Its name in Italian translates as "the news slithers", a probable parody of the slighting italian journalist, submitted to politicians and overwhelmed with shame...
. In 2007, she hosted the annual music festival, Festivalbar
Festivalbar
The Festivalbar was an Italian singing competition that took place in the most important Italian squares during summer, such as the Piazza del Duomo, Milan; the first time it was held was in 1964...
. In 2009, she co-hosted the Italian version of Total Request Live
Total Request Live
Total Request Live is a television series on MTV that featured popular music videos. TRL was MTV's prime outlet for music videos as the network continues to concentrate on reality-based programming. In addition to music videos, TRL featured daily guests...
. In 2010, she played a recurring character in season 3 of the TNT series Leverage
Leverage (TV series)
Leverage is an American television drama series on TNT that premiered in December 2008. The series is produced by director/executive producer Dean Devlin's production company Electric Television...
. For DT Magazine she is in the World's Top 50 Sexiest Woman 2011 and number 7 according to Maxim
Maxim
Maxim may refer to:*Maxim , a principle that an individual uses in making a decision*Maxim , a type of aphorism*Legal maxim, certain guiding principles of law and jurisprudencePeople:*Maxim *Maxim...
.
In February 2011, she co-hosted the televised Italian song contest Sanremo Music Festival
Festival della canzone italiana
The Festival della canzone italiana di Sanremo is a popular Italian song contest, held annually in the city of Sanremo, in Italy, and consisting of a competition amongst previously unreleased songs...
with Gianni Morandi
Gianni Morandi
Gianni Morandi is an Italian pop singer and entertainer.He made his debut in 1962 and quickly placed high at or won a number of Italian popular song festivals, including the Canzonissima festival in 1969. In 1970, he represented Italy at the Eurovision Song Contest with "Occhi di ragazza"...
and Belen Rodriguez
Belén Rodríguez
María Belén Rodríguez Cozzani is an Argentinian showgirl, model, television personality, and actress who lives and works in Italy. She is known by the name of Belén Rodríguez and has presented many variety shows...
.
After women like Kate Moss
Kate Moss
Kate Moss is an English model. Moss is known for her waifish figure and popularising the heroin chic look in the 1990s. She is also known for her controversial private life, high profile relationships, party lifestyle, and drug use. Moss changed the look of modelling and started a global debate on...
, Charlize Theron
Charlize Theron
Charlize Theron is a South African actress, film producer and former fashion model.She rose to fame in the late 1990s following her roles in 2 Days in the Valley, Mighty Joe Young, The Devil's Advocate and The Cider House Rules...
, Beyoncé Knowles
Beyoncé Knowles
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles , often known simply as Beyoncé, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, she enrolled in various performing arts schools and was first exposed to singing and dancing competitions as a child...
, Madonna
Madonna (entertainer)
Madonna is an American singer-songwriter, actress and entrepreneur. Born in Bay City, Michigan, she moved to New York City in 1977 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing in the music groups Breakfast Club and Emmy, she released her debut album in 1983...
, etc., she is the new fashion model and testimonial of Roberto Cavalli
Roberto Cavalli
Roberto Cavalli is an Italian fashion designer from Florence.-Biography:Roberto Cavalli was born in Florence, Tuscany. His grandfather, Giuseppe Rossi, was a member of the Macchiaioli Movement, whose work is exhibited in the Uffizi Gallery. Cavalli decided to enroll at the local Art Institute,...
. After a year on Berlino
Berlino
Berlino, an anthropomorphic bear, was the mascot for the 2009 World Championships in Athletics held in Berlin, Germany, noted for his hyperactivity and celebrations with various athletes during the Championships.Up until now, Berlino appears to be mute...
she will award the stylist at "GQ Man Of The Year Award".
She appeared on June 2011 on Spanish version of Vogue
Vogue (magazine)
Vogue is a fashion and lifestyle magazine that is published monthly in 18 national and one regional edition by Condé Nast.-History:In 1892 Arthur Turnure founded Vogue as a weekly publication in the United States. When he died in 1909, Condé Montrose Nast picked up the magazine and slowly began...
. and on September 2011 like cover girl for Arabian version of Harper's Bazaar
Harper's Bazaar
Harper’s Bazaar is an American fashion magazine, first published in 1867. Harper’s Bazaar is published by Hearst and, as a magazine, considers itself to be the style resource for “women who are the first to buy the best, from casual to couture.”...
.
Canalis appeared on the 13th season of Dancing with the Stars. She was paired with Valentin Chmerkovskiy
Valentin Chmerkovskiy
Valentin Aleksandrovich Chmerkovskiy is a professional dancer, best known for his appearances in the American version of Dancing with the Stars...
(brother of seasoned professional Maksim Chmerkovskiy
Maksim Chmerkovskiy
Maksim Aleksandrovich Chmerkovskiy is a Ukrainian-American Latin Ballroom dance champion, choreographer, and instructor. He is best known as one of the professional dancers on the American television series Dancing with the Stars, on which he first appeared in season two...
) for his first season as a professional. She was the second to be eliminated on 27 September 2011, despite having a high score with her Quickstep
Quickstep
The quickstep is a light-hearted member of the standard ballroom dances. The movement of the dance is fast and powerfully flowing and sprinkled with syncopations. The upbeat melodies that quickstep is danced to make it suitable for both formal and informal events...
dance.
Personal life
Elisabetta's father was a radiologist in Sassari’s University clinic and her mother an Italian literature teacher. She has a brother named Luigi. She was educated at a "Classical Lyceum" Italian school in SassariSassari
Sassari is an Italian city. It is the second-largest city of Sardinia in terms of population with about 130,000 inhabitants, or about 300,000 including the greater metropolitan area...
, and then moved to Milan
Milan
Milan is the second-largest city in Italy and the capital city of the region of Lombardy and of the province of Milan. The city proper has a population of about 1.3 million, while its urban area, roughly coinciding with its administrative province and the bordering Province of Monza and Brianza ,...
to study foreign languages at “Università Statale”.
From June 2009 until June 2011, she was in a relationship with George Clooney
George Clooney
George Timothy Clooney is an American actor, film director, producer, and screenwriter. For his work as an actor, he has received two Golden Globe Awards and an Academy Award...
. On 22 June 2011, Clooney and Canalis released a statement to US Weekly saying they were no longer together.
Cinema
- 2005 - Deuce Bigalow: European GigoloDeuce Bigalow: European GigoloDeuce Bigalow: European Gigolo is the 2005 sequel to the 1999 film Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo, from Happy Madison Productions. Rob Schneider returns in the role of a male prostitute Deuce Bigalow who visits his former pimp T.J...
- 2006 - Natale a New York
- 2007 - Virgin TerritoryVirgin TerritoryVirgin Territory is a 2007 romantic comedy film based upon Giovanni Boccaccio's Decameron. It has also been known under the working titles The Decameron, Angels and Virgins, Guilty Pleasures and Chasing Temptation. The film's Italian title Decameron Pie pays tribute to both the title of the...
- 2008 - La seconda volta non si scorda mai
- 2008 - La fidanzata di papà
- 2010 - A Natale mi sposo
Television
- 2003/2004 - Carabinieri 3 - 4, TV series - Canale 5
- 2005 - Love Bugs 2, Sit-com - Italia 1
- 2008 - Medici miei, Sit-com - Italia 1
- 2010 - Fratelli Benvenuti, TV series - Canale 5/Rete 4
- 2010 - LeverageLeverage (TV series)Leverage is an American television drama series on TNT that premiered in December 2008. The series is produced by director/executive producer Dean Devlin's production company Electric Television...
- TV series - 2011 - Dancing with the StarsDancing with the Stars (U.S. season 13)Dancing with the Stars returned for its thirteenth season on September 19, 2011. Carrie Ann Inaba, Len Goodman and Bruno Tonioli returned as the judges, and Tom Bergeron and Brooke Burke Charvet returned as hosts. Twelve couples competed in this season...
- TV series