Elisabetta Canalis is an Italian actress, model and television host, perhaps best known for her roles in Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo and Just Married. She began her career as a showgirl on the television show Striscia la Notizia and later became a presenter and actress on the show Le Iene. She also hosted the Italian version of So You Think You Can Dance and appeared in a number of films and music videos. She has modeled for Roberto Cavalli and Giorgio Armani and has been featured in numerous magazines, including Vogue, Glamour, and Maxim. She is also an activist and a philanthropist who helps to promote a number of charities.