Daniele Piombi facts for kids
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Daniele Piombi
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Piombi in Rome (1973)
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| Born | 14 July 1933 San Pietro in Casale, Italy
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| Died | 18 May 2017 (aged 83) Milan, Italy
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| Occupation | Presenter |
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) |
Daniele Piombi (born July 14, 1933 – died May 18, 2017) was a famous Italian television and radio presenter. He also wrote for TV shows. He was known for his friendly style and for hosting many popular events.
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Who Was Daniele Piombi?
Daniele Piombi was born in San Pietro in Casale, Italy. His father worked for the government, and his mother was a teacher. Daniele studied political science at the University of Florence. This means he learned about how governments work.
Starting His TV Career
Daniele Piombi began his career by hosting local live shows. In 1955, he started working for RAI, Italy's national public broadcaster. His first big show was called Viaggiare. This was the start of a long and successful career in television.
Hosting Big Music Events
Daniele Piombi became very well known for hosting music festivals. He hosted the famous Sanremo Music Festival three times. This is one of Italy's biggest music events. He also hosted three editions of Cantagiro. Another big show he presented was Un disco per l'estate. He even hosted the Festival di Napoli seven times. Plus, he led the Castrocaro Music Festival three times. In 1988, he was the Italian commentator for the Eurovision Song Contest. This means he explained the show to Italian viewers.
The "Oscar TV" Awards
Daniele Piombi is also famous for creating a special award show. It was called "Premio Regia Televisiva." People often called it "Oscar TV." This award show started in 1960. It celebrated the best TV shows, directors, and presenters in Italy. Daniele Piombi not only created it, but he also organized and hosted it. It was a very important event for Italian television.
