Mara Venier

Biography

Mara Venier (born Mara Povoleri; 20 October 1950) is an Italian actress and television presenter. She began her career in film and television in the 1970s before becoming widely known as host of the long-running Rai 1 variety show Domenica In, a role she has held in multiple seasons since 1993 and for which she is considered a defining figure in Italian Sunday television. In addition to her work on Domenica In, Venier has appeared in a number of films and TV series and remains a prominent personality in Italian entertainment.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Paparazzi (1998) — Self
2. Diamonds (2024) — Silvana / Mara
3. Vacanze di Natale a Cortina (2011) — Self
4. At the Sports Bar (1983) — Rossana
5. Torno a vivere da solo (2008) — Herself
6. Kamikazen (Ultima notte a Milano) (1988) — Caterina De Lellis
7. Package, Double Package and Counterpackage (1993) — Pupella
8. Heads I Win, Tails You Lose (1982) — Teresa
9. Professione vacanze (1987) — Olimpia
10. Sweets from a Stranger (1987) — Stella
11. Sanremo Music Festival (1951) — Self - Special Guest
12. Evil Thoughts (1976) — Mrs. Bocconi
13. Chewingum (1984) — Professoressa Emanuela Raveggi
14. Door Into Darkness (1973) — Daniela Moreschi
15. Crimes and Perfumes (1988) — Melania
16. Zappatore (1980) — Nancy
17. NightClub (1989) — Luciana
18. Belve (2018)
19. Chi ha rapito Jerry Calà? (2023) — Sé stessa
20. The Castro's Abbess (1974) — Fra Giovanni's Lover
21. Lino D’Italia - Storia di un itALIENO (2026) — Sé stessa
22. Metropolitan Animals (1988) — Marchesa Esmeralda
23. Professione vacanze (1987) — Olimpia
24. Tú Sí Que Vales (2014)
25. Three Cheers for Us (1974) — Elisa
26. Portami la luna (1987) — Fleur
27. Il mio nome è Riccardo Cocciante (2026)
28. Tennis and friends. La prevenzione scende in campo (2024) — Mara Venier
29. For Better And For Worse (2026)
30. Domenica In (1976) — Self - Host
31. Lui è peggio di me (2021)