From the soap Un posto al Sole to the Olympics, actress Claudia Mancinelli is Sofia Raffaeli's star coach

Behind the successes of the gymnast from the Marche here is the profile of a coach who has become famous on social media. You have also acted in several films and in the Campari commercial

di Redazione Sport
10 agosto 2024

Paris, 10 August 2024 – Il character literally 'hole' it screen, there's nothing to say. You starred in the quintessential soap 'A place in the sun', and appeared in advertising campaigns like that of a well-known person drinks for aperitifs. But Claudia Mancinelli, 39 years old, she's more than just a pretty face, she's the coach of Sofia Raffaeli, star of rhythm and bronze inall around individual.

Claudia Mancinelli con la ginnasta Sofia Raffaeli
Claudia Mancinelli con la ginnasta Sofia Raffaeli

Claudia Mancinelli between cinema and TV

The gymnast from the Marche relied on technical direction by Mancinelli for just over a year, but few know that her coach has acted on the big screen in films such as “Ash”, “Unique Brothers” and “Emmanuel” also in the leading role. Then the small screen, from “A Place in the Sun","God help us” or “Don't stop dreaming”. Finally the advertising campaigns: Infostrada, Monte dei Paschi di Siena and indeed also the aperitif Campari

The flash appeal

There's another reason why Mancinelli has seen its popularity grow exponentially in this Olympics. It is the immediate appeal of the judges' decision in the all-around competition. In fact, the Italian coach asked for one immediately after Raffaeli's exercise score review, which allowed the Italian to break away the opponent which threatened its third position.

In the past of Mancinelli but there is gymnastics. As a sportswoman she trained at the Fabriano academy with Kristina Ghiurova and Mirna Baldoni. She later left the world of sport to dedicate herself to dance and acting.

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