Alida Rustichelli (23 October 1943 – 14 December 2012), known professionally as Alida Chelli (), was an Italian singer and actress, mainly known for her appearances in stage musicals.
Biography Early life and career Alida Rustichelli was born in Carpi, Emilia-Romagna, the daughter of composer Carlo Rustichelli and sister of composer Paolo Rustichelli. She achieved her first success as singer, with the song "Sinnò me moro", which opens the 1959 film The Facts of Murder.
Then, Chelli achieved a major fame on stage, starring in a number of successful musical comedies such as Rugantino (1978, together with Enrico Montesano), Cyrano (1979, with Domenico Modugno), and Aggiungi un posto a tavola (1990, with Johnny Dorelli). She has also appeared in several films, mainly comedies, and TV-shows.
Personal life and death Chelli married Italian actor Walter Chiari in 1969, and together they had one son, television presenter Simone Annicchiarico (Chiari's real surname). After their 1972 divorce, Chelli had a relationship with television presenter Pippo Baudo.
She died in Rome on 14 December 2012, aged 69, after a long illness.
Filmography Films YearTitleRole(s) Notes1959The Facts of MurderSinger at opening sceneCameo appearance 1965The SuckerGinaUp and DownThe girl1966They're a Weird MobGiuliana1967L'uomo dal colpo perfettoUlla HelgerQuando dico che ti amoSandra1969Gli infermieri della mutuaRossella1981Spaghetti a mezzanotteZelmira Demma
Television YearTitleRole(s) Notes1961Giallo club. Invito al poliziescoJudyEpisode: "Omicidio ceco"1969GeminusCaterina MalfattiMain role; 6 episodes1973Docteur CaraïbesCarmelaEpisode: "Le pigeon bleu"1992–1994Casa dolce casaSofiaMain role; 60 episodes
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