Vincenzo Cantiello (born 25 August 2000)[1] is an Italian singer who represented Italy at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2014 with the song "Tu primo grande amore" and won.[2][3]
Vincenzo Cantiello | |
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 Cantiello in 2023 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 25 August 2000 Sant'Arpino, Italy |
| Genres | Pop, soul |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 2009–present |
Early life edit
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.
Career edit
He gained national attention after taking part in Ti lascio una canzone in 2014. The following 15 November, he represented Italy at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2014 in Marsa, Malta, with his song "Tu primo grande amore", fishing first with 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. He read out the Italian votes and handed the trophy to the winner. In 2022, for the occasion of the 20th edition of the event, Cantiello performed as part of the winners interval act.[5]
Discography edit
Singles edit
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | "Glitter & Gold" | Non-album singles |
| 2014 | "Tu primo grande amore" | |
| 2015 | "All of Me" | |
| "Take Me to Church" | ||
| 2016 | "Summer Thrills" | Never Too Much |
| 2019 | "Cosa diventerai" | Non-album singles |
| 2021 | "Tempesta" |
Albums edit
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2016 | Never Too Much |
References edit
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Junior Eurovision 2022: 11 Champions will perform in Yerevan!". junioreurovision.tv. 2022-12-02. Retrieved 2022-12-11.
External links edit
- Vincenzo Cantiello profile at the Junior Eurovision official website
- Videos on the Junior Eurovision official channel on YouTube
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