I doubt that there is any likely relation, but the pics on Isabella Manelli's website remind me of an Italian actress named Maria Grazia Buccella who I most specifically recall from the riotous Peter Sellers flick "After the Fox" (perhaps ironically named). Same pouty full-lipped sexy face. I also believe the lovely Signorina Buccella was the Miss Italy candidate in the 1959 Miss Universe contest.

If there is a relation, Isabella sports some impressive beauty genes.

Isabella not only sports some impressive beauty genes, but brains, ingenuity, talent (in more ways than one), and definitely passion. But the latter, of course, is the Italian in her. And it simmers just under her skin!

And thank you to my dear friends for the special comments...I have never heard of Maria Grazia Buccella until now but thank you for bringing her to my attention.  Being a huge movie buff...especially old movies and foreign flicks, I will definitely rent 'After the Fox' to see the resemblance....but, no, no relation.  I have been told on many occasions though that I resemble a young Sophia Loren....especially when I put on my fake mole.  hehe.

Ciao,
xoxoxox
Isabella