Fabrizio Faniello facts for kids

Fabrizio Faniello was born on April 27, 1981. He is a pop singer from Malta. He became well-known for representing Malta in the Eurovision Song Contest twice, in 2001 and 2006.

Fabrizio's Family

Fabrizio Faniello is the oldest of three children. His parents are Vincenzo and Anna Faniello. He has two younger sisters named Claudia and Miriana. Claudia is also a singer. She has performed in many Maltese music festivals. She even represented Malta at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in Ukraine.

His Music Journey

Fabrizio found his love for music when he was young. His teacher suggested he take singing lessons. But Fabrizio also loved playing football. In 1997, he played football in Turin for a year.

When he was sixteen, he decided to focus on music as his career. He then moved back to Malta. Since then, he has released three successful albums and many singles. While he is most famous in Malta, his songs have also been released in other European countries.

In 2004, his song "The Whistle Hit" was a Top 10 hit in Sweden. Another song, "Bye Baby Bye Bye," also charted in Sweden in 2005. Fabrizio is known for his light Europop music style. His management team is based in Germany. Many of his songs were written or co-written by German songwriters. A new song called "LIFE GOES ON" and a new album are planned for 2018.

Eurovision Song Contest

Fabrizio Faniello has taken part in the Eurovision Song Contest several times. He first represented Malta in 2001 and finished in ninth place. He also tried out many times in Malta's national selection show for Eurovision.

In 2006, he represented Malta again in the Eurovision Song Contest. He finished 24th in the Grand Final that year.

Here are the times Fabrizio participated in Malta's pre-selections for Eurovision:

• 1998 - "More Than Just a Game" (2nd place)
• 1999 - "Thankful for Your Love" (8th place)
• 2000 - "Change of Heart" (2nd place)
• 2001 - "Another Summer Night" (1st place) - He then placed 9th in the Eurovision
• 2004 - "Did I Ever Tell You" (3rd place)
• 2005 - "Don't Tell It" (12th place)
• 2006 - "I Do" (1st place) - He then placed 24th in the Eurovision
• 2011 - "No Surrender" (4th place)
• 2012 - "I Will Fight For You" (6th place)
• 2014 - "Just No Place Like Home" (eliminated in the semifinal)
• 2023 - "Try to Be Better" (8th place)

The songs "Change Of Heart" and "Another Summer Night" were later put on his first album, When I'm Dreaming. The songs "Did I Ever Tell You" and "Don't Tell It" were released on his 2005 album, Believe.

When he won the pre-selection with "Another Summer Night," he went to the Eurovision Song Contest 2001 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Finishing 9th helped start his international music career.

His Music Albums

Albums

• 2001: While I'm Dreaming (Number 1 in Malta)
• 2004: When We Danced (Number 1 in Malta)
• 2005: Believe (Number 1 in Malta)
• 2007: Hits & Clips (Number 1 in Malta)
• 2011: No Surrender
• 2018: Unexpected

Singles

• 2001: "Another Summer Night"
• 2001: "My Girl"
• 2002: "Show Me Now"
• 2002: "Let Me be Your Lover"
• 2002: "Just 4 Christmas"
• 2004: "When We Danced"
• 2004: "I'm in Love (The Whistle Song)" (Number 1 in Malta, Top 10 in Sweden)
• 2005: "Love on the Radio"
• 2006: "I Do"
• 2006: "Believe"
• 2007: "Love Me or Leave Me"
• 2007: "I Need to Know"
• 2010: "I No Can Do" (a cover of "Cari Jodoh" by Wali Band)
• 2010: "My Heart is Asking You" (a cover of "Baik Baik Sayang" by Wali Band)
• 2011: "No Surrender"
• 2011: "Know Me Better"
• 2012: "The Hardest Thing"
• 2013: "Ahfirli Jekk Trid" (Winner of Konkors Kanzunetta Indipendenza 2013)
• 2014: "Just no place like home"
• 2015: "Walking Away"
• 2015: "Fit-Tarf Tat-Triq"
• 2018: "Life Goes On"
• 2018: "Unexpected"
• 2019: "Dawl Għajnejja"

See also

In Spanish: Fabrizio Faniello para niños