Cinzia Leone

Cinzia Leone (born 4 March 1959) is an Italian actress and comedian.

Born in Rome, Italy, Leone began working in the theater since 1981,[1] but became popular thanks to the participation to several variety shows of good success broadcast by Rai 3 (La TV delle ragazze, Scusate l'interruzione, Avanzi, Tunnel).

[1][2] She is also active in films, mainly used for short but often effective character roles.

[1][2] In 1991 Leone suffered a congenital aneurysm of the basilar artery, undergoing a complicated surgery in Phoenix, Arizona, which had a mortality rate of 80%.

She was paralyzed on the left side of the body but was able to recover completely.