Fabiana Udenio (born December 21, 1964) is an Italian-Argentine actress. Born in Argentina to Italian parents, she grew up in Rome. She is best known for her role as "Alotta Fagina", a

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in the 1997 film '' Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery''.

Early life

Fabiana Udenio was born in

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, and moved to

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, where she was crowned "Miss Teen Italy" at the age of thirteen. That same year Fabiana made her theatre debut as Miranda in a production of ''The Tempest'' directed by Giorgio Strehler. She began acting in films and television as a teenager.

Career

Udenio's film roles include playing the daughter of a World War II Resistance fighter in '' The Scarlet and the Black'', Italian foreign-exchange student Anna-Maria Mazarelli in '' Summer School'' (1987), the sunbather in the "Sunblock 5000" commercial within ''

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'' (1990), Dan Cain's only living girlfriend Francesca in ''

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'' (1990), as " Alotta Fagina" in '' Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery'' (1997), as "Don Na" in ''The Godson'' (1998), and Gabriella in

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's film '' In The Army Now'' (1994). On television, Udenio had the recurring role of "Giulietta" on the

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'' from 1985 to 1986, and was a regular cast member in the

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syndicated drama ''

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'' (1999–2000). She has guest starred and had recurring roles on dozens of television shows, including ''

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'', '' Mortal Kombat: Conquest'', ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'', and ''

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''. She also had the recurring role on '' 90210'' (2008–2011) of Atooza Shirazi. She appeared in the recurring role of Elena Di Nola/Mutter in the critically acclaimed series ''

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'' (2015–2016). Fabiana is soon appearing as a series regular in Arnold Schwarzenegger's action-comedy series for Netflix

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Personal life

Fabiana Udenio was married to actor Judson Scott, who she met in New York on the set of the soap opera ''One Life to Live''. Udenio was later married to real estate developer Robert F. MacLeod jr. for four years. She filed for divorce on February 5, 2009, citing

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. They have a son named Adrian Raice MacLeod.

Selected filmography

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'' (1978) – Gina *'' The Warning'' (1980) *'' The Scarlet and the Black'' (1983) – Guila Lombardo *''

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'' (1986) – Cleo / Princess *'' Summer School'' (1987) – Anna-Maria Mazarelli *''

'' (1987) - Adrianna (episode " Daddy's Home") *''

'' (1989) - Season 7 "The Visiting Lecher" - Maid *''

'' (1989) – Francesca Danelli *''

'' (1990) - Eva Panzini (episode " Leaping in Without a Net") *''

'' (1990) – Sunblock Woman *''

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'' (1991) – Teresa Escobal *''

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'' (1992) – Daniela ("Un amore impossibile") *''

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'' (1993) – Sandra Miller *''

'' (1993) – Lena Fiori * ''

'' (1994 & 1998) – Adira Tyree *'' In the Army Now'' (1994) – Gabriella *'' Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery'' (1997) – Alotta Fagina *'' The Godson'' (1998) – Don Na *''

'' (1999-2000, TV Series) – Pia Claire *''

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'' (2001) – Anna Bosco *''Slammed'' (2004) – Natasha *''

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References

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Udenio, Fabiana Actresses from Rome Argentine film actresses Argentine people of Italian descent Argentine soap opera actresses Argentine television actresses Italian film actresses Italian television actresses Living people Actresses from Buenos Aires 20th-century Argentine actresses 20th-century Italian actresses 21st-century Argentine actresses 21st-century Italian actresses 1964 births Argentine emigrants to Italy