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 singer from Malta. She was born on February 25, 1988. In 2017, Claudia sang for Malta in the famous Eurovision Song Contest with her song "Breathlessly". She also placed 3rd in the Maltese festival MuzikaMuzika in 2022 with her song "Gmielek".

Who is Claudia Faniello?

Her Early Life and Music

Claudia Faniello grew up in Qawra, Malta, with her brother Fabrizio and sister Miriana. Her dad is from Italy. When she was just twelve years old, Claudia started singing in many television shows and music festivals. She often won top prizes!

In 2001, Claudia won a show called 'Talentissimi Juniors' in Malta. A year later, she sang live with Malta's National Orchestra. This concert helped children who were in need. She even sang with her brother Fabrizio and other famous Maltese singers.

In 2003, Claudia performed at a concert with Fabrizio again. In 2004, she sang with the National Orchestra once more. In 2005, she came in fourth place on a TV show called Hotspot.

Singing for Eurovision

In 2006, Claudia first tried to represent Malta in the Eurovision Song Contest. This is a big music competition where countries from all over Europe (and beyond!) send a singer to perform. She sang a song called "High Alert!" and won an award for best new singer.

Later in 2006, she won the Festival Kanzunetta Indipendenza with her song "Ma Nafx". In 2007, she tried for Eurovision again with "L-Imħabba Għamja" (which means "Love is Blind"). She made it to the semi-final and finished 7th.

Trying for Eurovision Many Times

Claudia kept trying to get to Eurovision. She entered the Maltese national selection many times.

In 2008, she made it to the final with two songs: "Caravaggio" and "Sunrise". She came in 2nd with "Caravaggio" and 3rd with "Sunrise". In 2009, she placed 4th with "Blue Sonata". She also released her first album, Convincingly Better, in 2010. In 2012, she came in 2nd place again with her song "Pure".

Eurovision 2017 and After

Finally, in 2017, Claudia Faniello won the Maltese national final! This meant she would represent Malta in the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 with her song "Breathlessly".

After Eurovision, Claudia continued to release new music. In August 2019, she released a song called "Fallin". In June 2020, she released "Say", and in October 2021, she released "When is it".

Claudia's Music

Albums

Singles

See also

In Spanish: Claudia Faniello para niños