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" and won.[2][3]
Vincenzo Cantiello | |
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![]() Vincenzo Cantiello at Malta airport before being interviewed for kidsmusic.info | |
Background information | |
Born | (2000-08-25) 25 August 2000 (age 21) Sant'Arpino, Italy |
Genres | Pop, soul |
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Instruments | Vocals |
Years active | 2009-present |
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.
He gained national attention after taking part in Ti lascio una canzone in 2014. On the following 15 November, he represented Italy at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2014 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 in Bulgaria. He read out the Italian votes and handed the trophy to the winner.
Year | Title | Album |
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2013 | "Glitter & Gold" | (Non-album singles) |
2014 | "Tu primo grande amore" | |
2015 | "All of me" | |
2015 | "Take Me to Church" | |
2016 | "Summer Thrills" | Never Too Much |
Year | Title |
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2016 | Never Too Much |
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Preceded by — |
Italy in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2014 |
Succeeded by Chiara & Martina Scarpari with "Viva" |
Preceded by | Winner of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2014 |
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