Mina Personal life
 In 1963 Mina's TV and radio career for Italian Broadcasting Service was abruptly brought to an end, as she refused to hide her pregnancy from her relationship with Corrado Pani, a married actor. Mina signed with Ri-Fi record label and manager Tonino Ascoldi. The song ? l'uomo per me was the first success of the team, being the most sold single of 1964 in Italy. As her popularity was largely unscathed by the scandal, the Italian Broadcasting Service was forced to end the ban on Mina. The singer returned on 10 January 1964 in La fiera dei sogni TV program, with the serious Citt? vuota. Her new sensual and melodic maner was demonstrated again in December 11, 1964 TV program Il macchiettario, performing Io sono quel che sono. Another grand occasion followed in 1965 with 12 Studio Uno nights of musical variety. The series included sensual, morbid blues songs Un bacio ? troppo poco and a Un anno d'amore. She also performed Brava, a rhythmic jazz number specially written by Bruno Canfora to demonstrate Mina's vocal range and performing skills. Her Studio Uno album topped the Italian album chart of the year. Following the success, Mina signed a contract with the Barilla pasta label, starring in ten pasta commercials until 1971. In 2005 the best of Mina's performances, advertising the Barilla products were published on VHS and DVD as Nei caroselli Barilla.
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