Cristina Ferrare

Cristina Ferrare (born 1950) is an American former fashion model, actress, author, and talk-show host. She had lead roles in several films in the late-1960s and early-1970s, including the 1968 comedy 'The Impossible Years' and the 1972 Western film 'J. W. Coop.' She also portrayed the titular character in Juan López Moctezuma's horror film 'Mary, Mary, Bloody Mary' (1972). In the 1980s, Ferrare transitioned from acting to hosting television series like 'The Home Show,' 'Home & Family,' and 'Big Bowl of Love' on the Oprah Winfrey Network. She has authored several non-fiction cooking and self-help books. Ferrare was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and is of Italian descent.