Melissa (full name: Melissa Chimenti ) is an Italian actress and singer, born on September 28, 1948. Her father was Italian, and her mother was Eritrean. In her musical career, Melissa performed pop and Latin American songs. Besides music, she is known for her acting, especially her role as Papaya in the film Папайя, богиня любви каннибалов , directed by Джо Д'Амато . Melissa contributed to the popularization of Italian pop music, combining it with elements of Latin American rhythms.

• Genres: Латиноамериканская музыка, Поп
• Country: Italy
• Language: English, French, Spanish, Swahili