Alessandra Amoroso facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Alessandra Amoroso
Amoroso in 2023
Background information
Born	(1986-08-12) 12 August 1986 (age 39) Galatina, Province of Lecce, Italy
Genres	Pop soul
Occupation(s)	Singer
Years active	2008–present
Labels	Sony Music Italy

Alessandra Amoroso (born August 12, 1986) is a famous Italian singer. She became well-known after winning the TV talent show Amici di Maria De Filippi in 2009. Since then, she has released many successful albums and singles. She has had eight albums reach the top of the Italian charts and three number-one hit songs. Alessandra has sold over 3 million records in Italy.

She has worked with many other popular Italian artists like Elisa, Emma Marrone, and Tiziano Ferro. Alessandra was the first Italian female artist to win the MTV Europe Music Award for Best European Act in 2014. She has won several other awards, including seven Wind Music Awards. She also acted in a movie and co-hosted a TV show.

Alessandra Amoroso's Journey to Stardom

Early Life and Amici di Maria De Filippi

Alessandra Amoroso in 2009

Alessandra Amoroso loved singing from a young age. She took part in many local singing contests and often won. When she was 17, she tried out for Amici di Maria De Filippi but didn't get in that time.

On October 5, 2008, Alessandra auditioned for Amici again. This time, she impressed everyone by singing "If I Ain't Got You" by Alicia Keys. She quickly became a favorite on the show. Her song "Immobile" even reached the top of the music charts while she was still competing.

On March 25, 2009, Alessandra Amoroso won Amici di Maria De Filippi. She received a prize of 200,000 euros. She also won a special critics' prize, which was a scholarship to continue her music studies.

First Success: Stupida

Right after winning Amici, Alessandra released her first single, "Stupida". It was a huge hit and went straight to number one in Italy. Her first mini-album, also called Stupida, came out on April 10, 2009. It was so popular that it was certified gold even before it was officially released.

In June 2009, Alessandra received two Wind Music Awards for her successful sales of Stupida. She then went on a summer tour across Italy to promote her music. She also performed at a special concert called "Amiche per l’Abruzzo" in Milan. This concert was organized by Laura Pausini to help people affected by an earthquake. By 2010, Stupida had sold over 200,000 copies in Italy.

Debut Album: Senza Nuvole

Alessandra Amoroso in 2010

Alessandra's first full studio album, Senza nuvole (meaning "Without Clouds"), was released on September 25, 2009. The first song from the album, "Estranei a partire da ieri", was played on radios starting in August. To celebrate the album, Alessandra held a special concert in Milan that was shown live in 37 cinemas across Italy.

Senza nuvole was very successful, staying at the top of the Italian album charts for four weeks. The title track, "Senza nuvole", was also used in a movie. Alessandra even co-hosted a TV show called Grazie a tutti with Gianni Morandi. She went on a big tour for the album in early 2010. Senza nuvole sold over 210,000 copies in Italy, earning a triple platinum award.

New Music and Live Performances

In September 2010, Alessandra released her second studio album, Il mondo in un secondo (meaning "The World in a Second"). It featured 13 new songs, including two in English. The first single, "La mia storia con te", was a top ten hit.

In 2011, Alessandra released her first live album, Cinque passi in più. It included five new songs and recordings from a concert she held in Milan. The album sold over 120,000 copies and was certified double platinum.

Amore Puro and International Recognition

Alessandra Amoroso in 2014

Alessandra's third studio album, Amore puro (meaning "Pure Love"), came out on September 24, 2013. It quickly reached number one on the Italian charts. In May 2014, she sang the Italian anthem before the Coppa Italia final. She also held a big concert in Verona with many guest artists.

In 2014, Alessandra won two MTV Europe Music Awards: one for Best Italian Act and another for Best European South Act. This showed her growing popularity beyond Italy.

In 2015, Alessandra released her first Spanish-language single, "Grito y no Me Escuchas". This song was very popular in Mexico. Her first Spanish album, Alessandra Amoroso, was released in September 2015. She then went on a promotional tour in Latin America.

Vivere a Colori and 10

Alessandra's fourth studio album, Vivere a colori (meaning "Living in Color"), was released on January 15, 2016. It debuted at number one in Italy and sold 150,000 copies. Several songs from the album became big hits, including "Comunque andare". In 2016, Alessandra was one of the most listened-to female artists on Spotify Italy.

On October 5, 2018, she released her sixth studio album, 10. The title celebrated her ten years as a solo artist. The album quickly went gold. In 2019, she went on a big Italian tour. She also had another hit song, "Mambo salentino", with the group Boomdabash. After this, Alessandra took a break from music to focus on her personal life.

Recent Music and Sanremo Festival

In 2020, Alessandra teamed up with Boomdabash again for the song "Karaoke". This song became her third number-one hit in Italy. In 2021, she released "Pezzo di cuore" with Emma Marrone, which was also very popular.

Her seventh album, Tutto accade (meaning "Everything Happens"), was released on October 22, 2021. It reached number two on the Italian charts and was certified platinum. In May 2022, she released the single "Camera 209". She then performed a huge show at Milan's San Siro Stadium on July 13, 2022. She was only the second Italian woman to perform there.

In February 2024, Alessandra competed in the Sanremo Music Festival 2024 with her song "Fino a qui". She finished ninth in the competition. More recently, in May 2024, she released "Mezzo rotto" with BigMama and "Serenata" with Serena Brancale.

Other Activities

Model and Brand Ambassador

Alessandra Amoroso has also worked as a model and ambassador for several well-known brands. She has been the face of companies like STAMPS Watches, Motivi, Swarovski, Pandora, and OVS.

Helping Others

In 2018, Alessandra founded "Big Family Onlus," a non-profit organization. This group helps people with various health conditions like leukemia and autism. It also supports homes for women who have experienced violence. During the COVID-19 pandemic, her organization helped Italian hospitals. They also raised money for refugees from the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Alessandra has also worked with other charities like Save the Children and Médecins Sans Frontières. She supports LGBT rights in Italy and joined a campaign in 2021 to protect people from discrimination.

In 2009, she became a representative for ADMO, an Italian charity for bone marrow donation. She even joined the national bone marrow donation register herself.

Alessandra has participated in many charity concerts. In 2009, she performed at "Amiche per l'Abruzzo" to help earthquake victims. In 2022, she was part of "Una, Nessuna, Centomila," a concert to fight gender inequality and violence against women in Italy.

Musical Style

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 that 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)
• Io non sarei (2025)

Tours

• Stupida Tour (2009)
• Senza Nuvole Live Tour (2010)
• Un'Estate Senza Nuvole Live Tour (2010)
• Il Mondo in un Secondo Tour (2011)
• Amore Puro Tour (2013)
• Vivere a Colori Tour (2016-2017)
• 10 Tour (2019)
• Tutto Accade Tour (2022)
• Fino a Qui in Tour (2024)
• Fino a Qui Summer Tour (2025)

Awards and Achievements

See also

In Spanish: Alessandra Amoroso para niños