Moana Pozzi (1961–1994): Biography, Films, Death and Porn Videos

Moana Pozzi Biography

Moana Pozzi was born on 27 April 1961 in Genoa, Italy, and grew up partly in Lerma, in Piedmont. Known simply as “Moana”, she became the most famous Italian adult-film star of all time and a genuine celebrity in Italian popular culture: an actress, a television guest, an author and even a political candidate.

She began with small roles in mainstream Italian comedies, appearing in Borotalco (1982) and the classic Christmas comedy Vacanze di Natale (1983), and she had an uncredited part in Federico Fellini’s Ginger e Fred (1985). In 1982 she co-hosted the Rai children’s programme Tip Tap Club, but she was replaced once her adult work became known.

Moana Pozzi’s Career

Moana Pozzi made her first adult film in 1981. In 1986 she joined Riccardo Schicchi’s Diva Futura agency alongside Ilona Staller (Cicciolina), and over the following years she appeared in around 100 adult films, many of them now regarded as classics of Italian erotic cinema. Fans searching for Moana Pozzi porn and Moana Pozzi film today are usually looking for this late-1980s and early-1990s work.

She was also a sharp, articulate public figure. She published La filosofia di Moana (1991) and Il sesso secondo Moana (1992), and she became a leading figure and secretary of the Partito dell’Amore (the Love Party), standing in the 1992 general election, where she received 12,393 votes, and in the 1993 Rome municipal election.

Moana Pozzi’s Death

Moana Pozzi died on 15 September 1994 in a hospital in Lyon, France, at the age of 33. Her death was caused by liver cancer. For years afterwards rumours circulated claiming she had faked her death, but they have no factual basis.

Her story has inspired the film Guardami (1999), the 2009 Sky miniseries Moana starring Violante Placido, and portrayals in the Netflix series Supersex and the film Diva Futura. In 2016, Disney’s animated film Moana was released in Italy as Oceania, a change widely linked in the press to her fame.

Moana Pozzi Videos on This Site

This fan site keeps a large archive of her films and scenes on the Moana Pozzi Porn Movies page. For a guided tour of her best-known titles, read our article on Moana Pozzi’s most famous films.

Moana Pozzi in breve (in italiano)

Moana Pozzi FAQ

How did Moana Pozzi die?

She died of liver cancer on 15 September 1994, in a hospital in Lyon, France.

How old was Moana Pozzi when she died?

She was 33. She was born on 27 April 1961.

Where was Moana Pozzi from?

She was born in Genoa, Italy.

What mainstream films was Moana Pozzi in?

Her mainstream credits include Borotalco (1982), Vacanze di Natale (1983) and an uncredited role in Fellini’s Ginger e Fred (1985).

Was Moana Pozzi a politician?

She was a leading figure and secretary of the Partito dell’Amore and stood for election in 1992 and 1993, but was not elected.

Why was Disney’s Moana renamed in Italy?

Disney’s Moana was released in Italy as Oceania. The press widely linked the change to Moana Pozzi’s fame, although Disney never gave an official reason.