Claudia Faniello facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Claudia Faniello
Faniello in 2017
Background information
Born	(1988-02-25) 25 February 1988 (age 37) Qawra, Malta
Genres	Pop R&B soul
Occupation(s)	Singer
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	2000–present
Associated acts	Fabrizio Faniello (brother)

Claudia Faniello is a talented singer from Malta. She was born on February 25, 1988. In 2017, she proudly represented Malta in the Eurovision Song Contest. Her song for the competition was called "Breathlessly".

More recently, in 2022, Claudia achieved third place. This was at the Maltese festival Mużika Mużika with her song "Ġmielek". In October 2024, Claudia also started a new role. She became a co-host on the TV show Sibtek. This popular show airs on TVM every Saturday afternoon.

Music Videos and Documentaries

In March 2023, Claudia Faniello released the official music video for "Ġmielek". This video first appeared during the Mużika Mużika festival in 2022. The video shares important messages about inclusion. It uses strong visuals and even includes sign language.

Around the same time, Claudia was part of a short documentary. It was also titled "Ġmielek". This film highlighted the stories of Maltese women. These women live with conditions like dyslexia, deafness, ADHD, and blindness. The documentary celebrated their diverse experiences.

Claudia Faniello's Early Life

Growing Up in Malta

Claudia Faniello grew up in Qawra, Malta. She lived there with her brother, Fabrizio Faniello, and her sister, Miriana. Her father is from Italy.

When Claudia was just twelve years old, she started performing. She appeared on many television shows. She also took part in various music festivals. Often, she would finish in the top positions.

In 2001, Claudia won a show called 'Talentissimi Juniors'. This event was held at the Phoenicia Hotel in Malta. A year later, she sang live with Malta's National Orchestra. This special concert helped children in need. It took place at the University of Malta. Claudia performed alongside her brother Fabrizio. She also sang with Julie & Ludwig, who represented Malta in Eurovision 2004.

In 2003, Claudia sang at a concert with Fabrizio Faniello. This was at the Mediterranean Conference Festival. The next year, she performed again with the National Orchestra. She was joined by Nadine Axisa, Fabrizio, and Philippa. In 2005, she placed fourth on Hotspot. This was a TV show on Net TV.

First Steps in Music Competitions

The year 2006 marked Claudia's first time in the Malta Song For Europe Festival. She sang a song called "High Alert!". Ray Agius composed this song. At the same contest, Claudia won an award. She was named the best new artist.

She also won the Festival Kanzunetta Indipendenza in 2006. Her winning song was "Ma Nafx," also by Ray Agius. In 2007, she reached the semi-final of the Malta Song for Europe. Her song was "L-Imħabba Għamja" (Love is Blind). She finished seventh, just missing the final round.

Eurovision National Selections

Competing for Malta

Claudia Faniello has often tried to represent Malta at Eurovision. She took part in the Maltese national selection many times. Here is a look at her journey:

In summer 2007, Claudia released "Wild Flower." Aldo Spiteri composed the music. Deo Grech wrote the lyrics. In 2008, she had two songs in the Go Malta Song for Europe semi-final. These songs were "Caravaggio" and "Sunrise." Both made it to the final eight. In the final, "Caravaggio" finished second. This song was about the Italian artist Caravaggio. "Sunrise" came in third place.

The next year, 2009, was her fourth time in the Maltese festival. She finished fourth with "Blue Sonata." Ray Agius composed and wrote this song. In 2010, she reached the final of the Go Malta Eurosong. Her song was "Samsara." Philip Vella composed it, and Gerard James Borg wrote the lyrics. She finished eighth with 31 points.

In August 2010, Claudia released her first album. It was titled Convincingly Better. In the Go Malta Eurosong 2011 final, Claudia placed ninth. Her song was "Movie in my Mind." In the Go Malta Eurosong 2012 final, Claudia achieved second place. Her entry was "Pure."

Representing Malta in 2017

Claudia Faniello finally got to represent Malta in the Eurovision Song Contest 2017. She won the national final with her song "Breathlessly." This was a big moment in her career.

Music After Eurovision

After Eurovision, Claudia continued to release new music. In August 2019, she released a new song called "Fallin." In June 2020, she shared another single titled 'Say'. Then, in October 2021, her new single 'When is it' came out.

Claudia Faniello's Music

Albums

Singles

See also

In Spanish: Claudia Faniello para niños