Francesca Cinelli, at this time 28 year old secretary at an industrial vehicle dealership, appeared on Chi vuol essere miliardario? on 18th March 2001 as a contestant and won one billion lire (€519,138.02), making her the first winner in Italy, and the first female winner. She is also the first ever person in Italy to see the final question.
| 1 billion lire (15 of 15) | |
| If you were Albert King, what would be your profession? | |
| ⬥ A: Writer | ⬥ B: Television journalist |
| ⬥ C: Formula One Pilot | ⬥ D: Musician |
Trivia[]
She thought that Albert King is B.B. King, famous American blues guitarist and a musician, while his real name was Riley Ben King. The fact, that she won the top prize can be considered as very luckily happenstance, because Albert King also was the blues musician and guitarist.
Quotes[]
"B.B. King... Is not... Albert King. B.B. stands for Blues Boy. His real name is Riley King. But I have to tell you another thing. They often played together. Because he plays, as well. That's correct." - Gerry Scotti announces Francesca's win.