Clarissa Burt

Clarissa Burt was born on April 25, 1959, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, setting the stage for a career spanning modeling, acting, and media entrepreneurship. She began her career as a top model with the Wilhelmina modeling agency in Manhattan, before moving to Milan where she established herself in the European fashion industry. Her acting career included roles in Italian comedies and international films, notably playing Xayide in the 1990 film ‘The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter’. She also served as “The Face” for Orlane Cosmetics for 10 years.

In 1999, Burt expanded her career into media production, opening her television production company, Numen International, in Rome. This venture marked a shift towards executive roles, allowing her to produce content and expand her influence behind the camera. She also engaged in public service, running for the 2004 European Parliament election with the National Alliance party and serving as an assessor for cultural policies in the municipality of Ardea from 2004 to 2005.

More recently, Clarissa Burt has focused on empowering women entrepreneurs through her multimedia platform, “In the Limelight,” and by launching her personal brand on QVC in Europe. Her work on QVC brings her elegance and style to “Made in Italy” products, starting with a line of skincare. She continues to be an award-winning actress, author, speaker, and inventor, building on a career that started as a fashion model and entertainer, and evolving into a multi-faceted media personality.