Vincenzo Cantiello
| Vincenzo Cantiello | |
|---|---|
_with_his_prize.jpg) Vincenzo Cantiello at Malta airport before interview for kidsmusic.info | |
| Background information | |
| Born |
25 August 2000 Sant'Arpino, Italy |
| Genres | Pop, soul |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2009-present |
Vincenzo Cantiello (born 25 August 2000)[1] is an Italian singer who represented Italy at the 12th annual Junior Eurovision Song Contest in Malta with his song "Tu primo grande amore" (You, first great love) and won.[2][3]
Early years
Cantiello was born on 25 August 2000 in Sant'Arpino, Campania. He has been interested in music since early childhood initially singing in the choir of his church, but had started singing on his own when he was 9.
Music career
After Ti Lascio una Canzone On 15 November 2014, he won the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2014 with his song Tu primo grande amore which garnered a total of 159 points, just twelve points ahead from Bulgaria's Planet of the Children who placed second.[4] He was Italy's first ever entrant at the competition and also the only male solo singer in the entire competition. He then made an appearance in the subsequent contest in Bulgaria. He read out the Italian votes and handed the trophy to the winner.
Discography
Singles
| Year | Title | English translation | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | "Glitter & Gold" | — | Non-album singles(s) |
| 2014 | "Tu primo grande amore" | You, first great love | |
| 2015 | "All of me" | — | |
| 2015 | "Take Me to Church" | — | |
References
- ↑ "Italy 2014". EBU.
- ↑ Granger, Anthony (4 September 2014). "Italy: Vincenzo Cantiello To JESC'14". Eurovoix. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
- ↑ Fisher, Luke James (26 September 2014). "Italy names Vincenzo Cantiello as representative". EBU. Retrieved 26 September 2014.
- ↑ "(VIDEO) Junior Eurovision Song Contest: vince Vincenzo Cantiello". ParlandoDi.it. 15 November 2014.
External links
- Vincenzo Cantiello profile at the Junior Eurovision official website
- Videos on the Junior Eurovision official channel on YouTube
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| Preceded by — |
Italy in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2014 |
Succeeded by Chiara & Martina Scarpari with "Viva" |
Preceded by Gaia Cauchiwith "The Start" |
Winner of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2014 |
Succeeded by Destiny Chukunyere with "Not My Soul" |
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