Jacopo Sarno facts for kids
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Jacopo Sarno
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Jacopo Sarno in 2007
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| Birth name | Jacopo Furio Sarno |
| Also known as | Jaky, Jake Sarno |
| Born | September 1, 1989 |
| Origin | Milan, Lombardy, Italy |
| Genres | pop |
| Occupation(s) | musician |
| Instruments | Guitar, piano, harmonica, singing |
| Years active | 1995 – present (actor) 2004 – present (singer) |
| Labels | Walt Disney Records EMI (2008–2010) T.Rex Studio Get Over Records Cloverthree Music (2016-present) |
Jacopo Furio Sarno (born September 1, 1989) is an Italian actor, voice actor, and singer. Since 2013, he has been known as "Jake Sarno." Jacopo started acting when he was a child. He starred in many TV shows, especially those made by Mediaset. Later, he continued acting in theater, movies, and on TV. He became a familiar face on Disney Channel shows. During his career, he has also recorded music and hosted TV programs.
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Jacopo Sarno's Story
Jacopo Sarno was born in Milan, Italy. His parents are Patrizia Bissi and Franz A. Sarno. In 2015, he earned a special degree in philosophy from the University of Milan.
Early Acting Career
Jacopo started acting at a very young age. He became well-known on television in the late 1990s. He appeared in several TV shows and commercials.
In 1995, he made his acting debut in the TV show Io e la mamma (Mom and I). He played the character Paolino for three years. In 1999, he returned to TV in the show Don Luca, playing Mirko. The next year, he appeared in his first movie, Fantozzi 2000 - La clonazione. He played a child whose parents were too busy.
In 2001, he worked on the TV show Bradipo (Sloth) for MTV Italy. Later, he had a small role in Il Mammo (The Mom). In 1996, he starred in a short film called Il soffitto (The Ceiling). He won an award for "Best Actor" at the Film Festival Messina for this role.
Becoming a Disney Star
Jacopo became very popular with kids. In 2007, he starred in the Disney Channel show "Quelli dell'intervallo" as Jaky. This show was a big hit. He also appeared in other Disney Channel series like "Fiore e Tinelli" and "The Suite Life on Deck". In "Fiore e Tinelli," he played Jason, a band leader. In "The Suite Life on Deck," he played Luca Fendini, an Italian musician.
In 2010, he got a main role in the movie "A Natale mi sposo." In 2011, he was one of the stars of the TV series "Non smettere di sognare." He also hosted "Arriva lo Zecchino," a show that looked for new talent for a famous children's music festival.
Jacopo also appeared in many commercials for popular brands. These included Sky, Swisscom, Chocapic, and Geox.
Voice Acting Adventures
Since 1999, Jacopo has also been a voice actor. He joined a special group for voice actors. He has lent his voice to many films and cartoon characters. He was even the voice of Harry Potter in the video game based on the books! In 2009, he won an award for best artist at a film festival for his voice work.
Music Journey
Jacopo is not just an actor; he's also a talented musician. He studied music, including singing, music theory, guitar, and harmonica. These studies helped him start a music career. In 2004, he reached the semi-finals of the Castrocaro Music Festival. He has also been the singer for a hard rock band in Milan called Dusty Heads.
From 2005 to 2007, he toured with the musical Datemi tre caravelle. In 2008, he played the main role of Troy in the Italian version of High School Musical on Stage!.
Albums and Singles
In 2009, Jacopo released his first album, 1989. His first single from the album was "È Tardi". In 2010, he released an EP (a mini-album) called Jacopo Sarno. It included the song "Tommy E La Sedia Vuota".
He has released many other songs, including "Non pensare più," "Wonder why," and "This is Christmas." In 2013, he released the single "Angels Till Dawn."
Live Performances
Jacopo has performed in many concerts and tours. In 2009, he opened for the Jonas Brothers World Tour 2009 in Italy. He performed in Milan, Pesaro, and Turin. He also took part in the MTV New Generation Tour in 2010, performing in several Italian cities. He has held concerts in various locations, including Savona, Lodi, and even New York City.
Jacopo also cares about helping others. Since 2009, he has been a supporter of the Change Onlu Association, which works for good causes.
Images for kids
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Sarno performing in 2007
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Sarno in 2007
