Annie Gorassini (born 8 January 1941 in

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) is an Italian actress and singer, originally a participant in the 1957

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, she went on to star in ''

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'' (1960), ''

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'' (1962), ''

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'' (1963), and ''

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'' (1963). She also sang in the

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competition in 1972.

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