I was born in Messina, Sicily. I stayed there until I was 18 and finished my studies.

She is well known in Italy as a movie and television actress but internationally Maria Grazia Cucinotta is best known for her roles in Il Postino and as the Bond girl the Cigar Girl in the James Bond film The World Is Not Enough. She also appeared on The Simpsons episode "The Italian Bob" voicing Sideshow Bob's wife Francesca. Maria Grazia Cucinotta (born 27 July 1968) is an Italian actress who has featured in many films and television series since 1990 Maria Grazia Cucinotta has also worked as a producer screenwriter and model.

She guest starred in The Sopranos episode "Isabella". Maria Grazia Cucinotta (born 27 July 1968) is an Italian actress who has featured in many films and television series since 1990 Maria Grazia Cucinotta has also worked as a producer screenwriter and model. Cucinotta was born in Messina Province of Messina Sicily Italy.