Curiosidades

Her most successful songs include "Tuca Tuca", written by her former boyfriend Gianni Boncompagni, "Tanti Auguri" ("Best Wishes"), which gained cult status in the Greek gay community, and "A far l'amore comincia tu" ("Do It, Do It Again" in the English version).

Italian singer Tiziano Ferro dedicated his song "E Raffaella è mia" to her (2007).

Graduated from Italy's National Film School in 1960.

Had a 20 year relationship with Sergio Japino. The two were very close and went on holidays together.

At the suggestion of her friend Dante Guardamagna, she took the last name of painter Carlo_Carra as her stage name.