Melissa Bianchini (also known as Melissa Bianchini Valentine) is a Brazilian-Italian drag performer who competed on

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of ''

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''.

Early life

Melissa Bianchini was born in Brazil.

Career

Melissa Bianchini is a drag performer and

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. She competed on

of ''

'', which aired in 2023. She was the first

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contestant on the show, and placed second to Lina Galore. She impersonated Giacomo Urtis for the show's

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challenge. Melissa Bianchini has also been described as a dancer and a

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impersonator.

Personal life

Melissa Bianchini is a

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. She is a naturalized Italian citizen, based in Rome.

Filmography

Television

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References

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