Silvia Toffanin (born 26 October 1979) is an Italian television host, and former fashion model

Education

In 2007, Toffanin earned a degree in Foreign Languages and Literature from Catholic University of Milan.

Career

In 1997, Toffanin was a contestant for

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but did not win. In 2000, Toffanin debuted in TV as one of the dancers in the

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quiz ''Passaparola'', with

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(2000). Toffanin stayed in ''Passaparola'' until 2002, when she replaced

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in the late night show ''Nonsolomoda''; she hosted this show until 2009. In 2003 she presented ''Moda mare a

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'' and then the Saturday afternoon show ''Mosquito'', aired by

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, until 2004. In September 2006 Toffanin replaced

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in '' Verissimo'', which in that year switched from the daily schedule to the Saturday afternoon. It is still aired by

. After 2007, Toffanin became a professional journalist.

Personal life

Since 2001 Toffanin's partner is

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, who is the father of her son, Lorenzo Mattia (born 10 June 2010) and her daughter, Sofia Valentina (born 2015).

Filmography

Television

*''Passaparola'' (Canale 5, 2000–2002) *''Nonsolomoda'' (Canale 5, 2002–2009) *''Moda mare a Porto Cervo'' (Italia 1, 2003) *''Mosquito'' (Italia 1, 2003–2004) *'' Verissimo'' (Canale 5, 2006 – )

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Toffanin, Silvia Living people 1979 births Italian television presenters Italian women television presenters People from Marostica