Demetra Lisa Ann Hampton(born June 15, 1968) is an American actress and model. She is best known for portraying the character ofValentinain theeponymous Italian television series. Born inPhiladelphia,Pennsylvania, she first began her career as a model inNew York City, before being chosen for the character and moving toItaly. She went on to appear in films such asThree Columns in the News(1990),Kreola(1993),National Lampoon's Last Resort(1994) andChicken Park(1994). In 2001, after working on the film,Gabriel, Hampton went on a hiatus from acting until 2012 when she appeared in the Italian comedy,Good as You.