Maria De Filippi facts for kids
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Maria De Filippi
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De Filippi at Sanremo 2009
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| Born | 5 December 1961 |
| Nationality | Italian |
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Maurizio Costanzo
(m. 1995; died 2023) |
Maria De Filippi (born 5 December 1961) is a very famous Italian television host. She also owns a TV production company called Fascino PGT. Many people consider her one of the most popular TV presenters in Italy.
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About Maria De Filippi
Maria De Filippi was born in Milan, a big city in Lombardy, Italy. When she was ten years old, her family moved to Pavia, where she grew up. She was married to a well-known talk show host named Maurizio Costanzo. They adopted a son together. Maurizio Costanzo passed away in 2023.
Maria De Filippi's TV Career
Maria De Filippi has hosted many popular TV shows on Mediaset's Canale 5. Some of her well-known shows include Uomini e donne and C'è posta per te.
Amici di Maria De Filippi
Since 1993, she has hosted a talent show called Amici on Canale 5. In 2002, the show changed its name to Amici di Maria De Filippi. This show is like a school for young singers and dancers. They are divided into teams and compete against each other. They perform live in front of an audience, judges, and instructors. A famous dancer from Albania, Kledi Kadiu, often performed on the show.
Other TV Shows and Productions
In 2001, Maria De Filippi hosted the Telegatti awards show with Gerry Scotti. Since 2009, she has been a judge and producer for Italia's Got Talent. Many singers who started on Amici became very successful. For example, Marco Carta, Valerio Scanu, and Emma Marrone all won the important Sanremo Music Festival. They won in 2009, 2010, and 2012, respectively.
Maria De Filippi and her company, Fascino PGT, have also supported many other TV shows. These include Coca-Cola Summer Festival, Temptation Island, and Tú sí que vales.
Maria De Filippi in Movies and TV Series
Maria De Filippi has also appeared in a few movies and TV series. She usually plays herself in these roles.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2002 | Christmas on the Nile | Herself | A small appearance in a movie |
| 2008 | I Cesaroni | An episode of an Italian TV series | |
| 2011 | Finalmente la felicità | A small appearance in a movie |
Maria De Filippi's Television Programs
Here is a list of some of the television programs Maria De Filippi has been involved with.
| Title | Year | Role | Notes |
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| Amici | 1992–2001 | Presenter | A talk show, she started presenting from its second season |
| Amici di sera | 1993–1997 | Presenter | A night version of the Amici talk show |
| Forum | 1995–1996 | Regular guest | A program where people debate legal cases |
| Uomini e donne | 1996–present | Presenter | A dating reality show that she also created |
| Buona Domenica | 1997–1998 | Guest | A variety show |
| Missione impossibile | 1998 | Presenter | A reality show she also created |
| Telegatto 2001 | 2001 | Presenter | An annual awards ceremony |
| Amici di Maria De Filippi | 2001–present | Presenter | A singing and dancing talent show |
| Vero Amore | 2005 | Presenter | A reality show, later renamed Temptation Island |
| Striscia la notizia | 2005, 2015 | Guest host | A popular variety show |
| Unan1mous | 2006 | Presenter | The Italian version of an American reality show |
| Sanremo Music Festival 2009 | 2009 | Co-host | A very famous annual music festival |
| Italia's Got Talent | 2009–2013 | Judge | A talent show |
| Tú sí que vales | 2014–present | Judge | A talent show that she also created |
| House Party | 2016 | Presenter | A variety show |
| Rischiatutto | 2016 | Guest | A game show where she was a contestant for one episode |
| Amici Celebrities | 2019 | Presenter | A version of Amici featuring celebrities |
| Amici Specials | 2021 | Presenter | An original web show for Amazon Prime Video |
Awards and Recognition
Maria De Filippi has won many awards for her work in television.
- 1995 – Telegatto for Amici
- 1996 – Telegatto for Amici di sera
- 1997 – Telegatto Female Personality of the Year
- 1998 – Telegatto for Accadde domani
- 2000 – Telegatto Best Talk Show for C'è posta per te
- 2001 – Telegatto Best Talk Show for C'è posta per te
- 2002 – Telegatto Best Reality Show for Saranno famosi (the first name of Amici)
- 2002 – Telegatto Show of the Year for Saranno famosi
- 2003 – Telegatto Best Reality Show for Amici di Maria De Filippi
- 2003 – Telegatto Female Personality of the Year
- 2008 – Telegatto Special TeleRatto for Amici di Maria De Filippi
- 2011 – Wind Music Award Special Award "Arena di Verona"
- 2021 – Seat Music Award Special Award
See also
In Spanish: Maria De Filippi para niños
