Katia Follesa
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Katia Follesa | |
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 Follesa in 2024 | |
| Born | 12 January 1976 (age 49) |
| Occupations | Comedian, actress, TV host, radio presenter |
| Years active | 2001–present |
Katiuscia Follesa, simply known as Katia Follesa (born 12 January 1976), is an Italian comedian, actress, television host, and radio presenter.
She gained recognition in the 2000s as a member alongside Valeria Graci of the comedy duo Katia & Valeria on the television show Zelig.[2] The duo split in 2012.[3][4][5]
Throughout her career, Follesa has acted and performed as a comedian in numerous TV programs and sketch shows, including Buona la prima!, Quelli che il calcio, Michelle Impossibile, and LOL - Chi ride è fuori.[6][7] Since the 2010s, she has hosted TV shows on Rai and Mediaset, becoming a familiar face on Discovery Real Time and Nove networks, hosting Junior Bake Off Italia, Cake Star - Pasticcerie in sfida, and other comedy programs.[8][9][10]
Alongside her television career, Follesa has written and performed in her own theatrical tours in Italy, collaborating with her ex-husband Angelo Pisani.[11] She has also hosted radio programs and acted in films and TV series, including Social Family in 2020.[12][13]
In 2021, she was awarded the prize for Best Female TV Personality at the 78th Venice International Film Festival.[14][15] Follesa co-hosted the third night of the Sanremo Music Festival 2025.[16]
