Carmela Rocca

Carmela Rocca is an Italian-born Australian known for her extraordinary journey as a proxy bride who migrated to Australia in 1957 at the age of 17. She married her brother's friend in an arranged marriage and has since built a life with her husband, Vincenzo, in Melbourne, raising six children. Rocca's story is highlighted in the documentary 'Signorinella: Little Miss,' which explores the experiences of Italian women who migrated to Australia post-World War II and their significant contributions to Australian society.