Raffaella Maria Roberta Pelloni (born 18 June 1943), better known as Raffaella Carrà (Italian: [raffaˈɛlla karˈra]), is an Italian singer, dancer, television presenter, and actress. She is a popular figure in Europe and Latin America, both as a result of her many well-known taped presentations and records, and because of her many popular TV shows. Carrà is widely regarded as a gay icon.