Alessandra Amoroso facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Alessandra Amoroso
Amoroso in 2023
Background information
Born	(1986-08-12) 12 August 1986 (age 38) Galatina, Province of Lecce, Italy
Genres	Pop soul
Occupation(s)	Singer songwriter record producer
Years active	2008–present
Labels	Sony Music Italy

Alessandra Amoroso (born 12 August 1986) is a famous Italian singer, songwriter, and TV personality. She sings pop and soul music. Alessandra became well-known after winning the Italian talent show Amici di Maria De Filippi in 2009.

Since then, she has released many successful albums and singles. Eight of her albums have reached number one on the Italian charts. She has sold over 3 million records in Italy. Alessandra has also worked with many other famous Italian artists. She has won several awards, including three MTV Europe Music Awards. In 2014, she was the first Italian female artist to win the MTV Europe Music Award for Best European Act.

Biography and career

2007–2009: Amici di Maria De Filippi and Stupida

Alessandra Amoroso in 2009

Alessandra Amoroso loved singing from a young age. She took part in many local singing contests and did very well. In 2007, she won a contest called Fiori di Pesco.

On 5 October 2008, Alessandra joined the TV show Amici di Maria De Filippi. She sang "If I Ain't Got You" by Alicia Keys for her audition. During the show, her unique voice stood out. Her song "Immobile" became a number one hit. On 25 March 2009, Alessandra won Amici di Maria De Filippi. She received 200,000 euros and a special critics' prize. She said she would use the money to keep studying music.

After winning, Alessandra released her first single, "Stupida". It was a huge success and topped the Italian charts. Her first mini-album, also called Stupida, came out on 10 April 2009. It sold over 35,000 copies even before it was officially released.

In June 2009, Alessandra received two Wind Music Awards for her successful sales. She then went on a summer tour to promote her music. She also performed at a big charity concert called "Amiche per l’Abruzzo" in Milan. By 2010, Stupida had sold over 200,000 copies in Italy.

2009–2010: Senza nuvole

Alessandra Amoroso in 2010

On 31 July 2009, Alessandra announced her first full studio album, Senza nuvole. It was released on 25 September 2009. The first song from the album was "Estranei a partire da ieri". The album quickly became very popular. It stayed at the top of the Italian albums chart for four weeks.

The song "Senza nuvole" was also used in a movie called Love 14. Its music video won an award for Best 2009 video. In late 2009, Alessandra co-hosted a TV show called Grazie a tutti with Gianni Morandi. They even sang a duet together.

From January to March 2010, Alessandra went on the Senza Nuvole Live Tour. She also performed at the Sanremo Festival in 2010. Her album Senza nuvole sold over 210,000 copies in Italy, earning a triple platinum award.

2010–2012: Il mondo in un secondo and Cinque passi in più

Alessandra's second studio album, Il mondo in un secondo, was released on 28 September 2010. It had thirteen songs, including two in English. The first single from this album was "La mia storia con te". This song reached number two on the Italian singles chart. It was also part of a movie soundtrack.

In 2011, Alessandra released her first live album, Cinque passi in più. It included five new songs and a recording of her concert in Milan. The first song from this album was "E' vero che vuoi restare". The album sold over 120,000 copies in Italy and was certified double platinum.

2013–2015: Amore puro and success in Latin America with Alessandra Amoroso

Alessandra Amoroso in 2014

In 2013, Alessandra announced her third studio album, Amore puro. It was produced by the famous singer Tiziano Ferro. The album's first single, "Amore puro", was released on 20 August 2013. The album itself came out on 24 September and quickly reached number one. It was certified double platinum.

In 2014, Alessandra sang the Italian anthem before the Coppa Italia final. She also held a big concert at the Arena di Verona with many guest artists. At the 2014 MTV Europe Music Awards, she won two awards: Best Italian Act and Best European South Act.

In 2015, Alessandra released a book called A mio modo vi amo. It was a collection of stories and thoughts written by her fans. Later that year, she had surgery on her vocal cords, which was successful.

On 15 September 2015, Alessandra released her first song in Spanish, "Grito y no Me Escuchas". It was very popular in Mexico. Her first Spanish album, also called Alessandra Amoroso, was released on 18 September 2015. She then went on a promotional tour in Latin America.

2015–2019: Vivere a colori and 10

On 15 January 2016, Alessandra released her fourth studio album, Vivere a colori. It quickly became number one on the Italian charts. The album sold 150,000 copies and was certified triple platinum. The song "Comunque andare" from this album was very successful, selling four times platinum.

In May 2016, Alessandra set a new Guinness Book of Records record. She performed the most duets within two minutes, singing with 19 different people! In 2016, she was also one of the most listened-to female artists on Spotify Italy.

On 5 October 2018, Alessandra released her sixth studio album, 10. The title celebrated her ten years as a solo artist. The album quickly went gold. In 2019, she was a special guest at the Sanremo Music Festival. She sang a beautiful song and received a standing ovation. She then started her Italian tour. In June, she released the song "Mambo salentino" with Boomdabash, which became a triple platinum hit.

After this, Alessandra announced she would take a break from music to focus on her personal life.

2020–present: Tutto accade and Sanremo Music Festival 2024

In 2020, Alessandra worked with Boomdabash again on the song "Karaoke". This song became her third number one hit in Italy and was certified six times platinum. In 2021, she released "Pezzo di cuore" with Emma Marrone, which reached number two on the charts.

On 22 October 2021, Alessandra released her seventh album, Tutto accade. It reached number two on the Italian albums chart and was certified platinum. In 2021, Amazon Music named her one of the top four most streamed artists in Italy.

On 16 May 2022, she released the single "Camera 209". This song was released before her big show Tutto Accade a San Siro. At this concert, Alessandra became only the second Italian woman to perform at Milan's famous San Siro Stadium.

In 2024, she competed in the Sanremo Music Festival 2024 with her song "Fino a qui". She finished ninth out of 30 contestants. On 31 May 2024, she released a new song called "Mezzo rotto" with BigMama.

Other ventures

Model and advisor

Alessandra has also worked as a model and advisor for several well-known brands. She has been a face for:

• STAMPS Watches (2013)
• Motivi (2014)
• Swarovski (2016)
• Pandora (2018)
• OVS (2019)

Philanthropy

In 2018, Alessandra Amoroso started her own non-profit organization called "Big Family Onlus". This group helps people in need. It supports those with serious illnesses like leukemia (a type of cancer) and eating disorders. It also helps people with autism, which affects how people communicate and interact.

Her organization has also:

• Created a safe home for women who have experienced violence.
• Supported Italian hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Raised money for families who had to leave their homes because of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Alessandra also works with other important charities like Save the Children, Caritas, and Médecins Sans Frontières. She also supports AIRC Foundation for Cancer Research in Italy.

Alessandra supports LGBT rights in Italy. In 2021, she supported a law called DDL Zan. This law aimed to protect people from discrimination and hate crimes based on their gender or sexual orientation.

In 2009, she became a representative for ADMO, an Italian charity that helps people donate bone marrow.

Alessandra has taken part in many charity concerts. On 21 June 2009, she performed at "Amiche per l'Abruzzo". This concert raised money after a big earthquake in L'Aquila in 2009. She sang with over 100 other Italian female singers.

In 2020, she helped organize a benefit concert called "Una, Nessuna, Centomila". This concert aimed to fight against gender inequality and violence against women in Italy. The concert was held in 2022 due to the pandemic.

Musical influences

Alessandra Amoroso has often said that she loves black music, soul, R&B, and gospel. These styles have greatly influenced her singing voice. She looks up to international artists like Anastacia, Beyoncé, and Anita Baker. Among Italian artists, she admires Elisa, Mina, and Tiziano Ferro.

Her voice teacher, Luca Jurman, once said Alessandra was "the new Anita Baker" because of her unique voice.

Discography

• Senza nuvole (2009)
• Il mondo in un secondo (2010)
• Amore puro (2013)
• Alessandra Amoroso (2015)
• Vivere a colori (2016)
• 10 (2018)
• Tutto accade (2021)

Tour

• 2009
  • Stupida tour
• 2010
  • Senza Nuvole Live Tour
  • Un'Estate Senza Nuvole Live Tour
• 2011
  • Il mondo in un secondo tour
  • Il mondo in un secondo summer tour

Other tours Alessandra participated in

• 2009: Amici tour, Radionorba Battiti live tour 2009, TRL – Total Request Live on tour 2009, Grazie a tutti tour of Gianni Morandi, Radio Italia Live Tour 2009, Radio Bruno Live Tour
• 2010: Radionorba Battiti live tour 2010

Awards and competitions

Alessandra Amoroso has won many awards throughout her career. Here are some of her notable achievements:

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  Amoroso in 2023

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  Alessandra Amoroso in 2014

See also

In Spanish: Alessandra Amoroso para niños