Paola Tovaglia (9 April 1965 – 6 April 1994) was an Italian children's television presenter, voice actress and singer. She was best known for her work on the children's television show '' Ciao Ciao''.

Biography

Born in Milan, Tovaglia began her career at some point during the 1980s. She joined the cast of ''Ciao Ciao'' in 1989 and she sometimes collaborated with the comedy rock band Elio e le Storie Tese. Her pseudonyms Paola Maralli and Peev Agliato (which she used for different professions) were taken from the surnames of both her grandmothers. As a voice actress, Tovaglia dubbed the voices of characters in many animated cartoons which included Lynn Russell in '' Lady!!'', Lickety Split in ''

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'', Bianca Dupree in '' Beverly Hills Teens'' and she also provided voices in the anime show ''

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''. Tovaglia also sung a majority of songs during her time on ''Ciao Ciao''. Near the beginning of her career, she played the guitar and auditioned on several talent shows on television.

Death

Tovaglia died of

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in Milan on 6 April 1994, just three days before her 29th birthday. Despite already having surgery, her cancer returned. She was laid to rest at the cemetery in Montemurlo. Addio a Paola, l'amica dei bimbi
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Commemoration

Elio e le Storie Tese's album '' İtalyan, rum casusu çikti'' is dedicated to Tovaglia's memory.

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