Ruggero Pasquarelli facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ruggero
Pasquarelli in 2016
Born	(1993-09-10) 10 September 1993 (age 31) Città Sant'Angelo, Pescara, Italy
Occupation	Singer actor TV presenter dancer
Years active	2010–present
Musical career
Genres	Pop latin
Instruments	Vocals
Labels	Walt Disney Sony Argentina

Ruggero Pasquarelli (born September 10, 1993) is an Italian singer and actor famous for his roles in popular Disney shows. He is known professionally by his first name, RUGGERO.

Many fans know him as Federico in the show Violetta or as Matteo Balsano in Soy Luna. He first became known in Italy in 2010 when he competed on the talent show X Factor. Since then, he has become a star in both Europe and Latin America.

Early Life and First Steps in Music

Ruggero Pasquarelli was born in Abruzzo, Italy, on September 10, 1993. He grew up in a town called Città Sant'Angelo. From a young age, he was interested in performing. He started taking guitar and acting lessons as a child.

In 2008, he began taking singing lessons, and a year later, he also learned to play the piano. In high school, he studied arts and entertainment. During this time, he was the singer for a local rock band called 65013.

Career

Starting on X Factor

In 2010, while still in high school, Ruggero auditioned for the fourth season of Italy's X Factor. He impressed the judges and was chosen to be on the show. He competed in the "Boys" category and performed many popular songs.

Ruggero made it far in the competition, showing off his singing talent each week. He finished in sixth place, which was a great start to his career in music.

Becoming a Disney Star with Violetta

In 2012, Ruggero's career took a big turn when he was cast in the popular Argentine TV show, Violetta. A telenovela is a type of TV drama series popular in Latin America. He played the character Federico, a talented Italian student at the music school.

He appeared in the show from the first season until the final episode of the third season. His role in Violetta made him famous across Latin America and Europe. He also joined the cast for a live European tour.

Leading Role in Soy Luna

After Violetta, Ruggero landed a main role in another Disney Channel hit, Soy Luna. From 2016 to 2018, he played Matteo Balsano, one of the show's most popular characters. The show ran for 220 episodes over three seasons.

His role as Matteo made him an even bigger star. He also went on three major tours with the Soy Luna cast, performing in large arenas across Latin America and Europe. During this time, he began writing his own songs. His first song, "Allá voy," was featured on the Soy Luna soundtrack.

Solo Music Career

After Soy Luna ended, Ruggero focused on his solo music career. In 2019, he released his first single, "Probablemente." He followed it up with more songs and his first tour, the Nuestro Tour, which visited several cities in South America.

In 2020, he signed a record deal with Sony Music Argentina. He continued to release new music, including singles like "Puede," "Bella," and "Dos Extraños."

On April 29, 2021, he released his first album, titled Ruggero. His second album, Volver a Cero, came out on June 7, 2022. He has continued to release new songs and collaborate with other artists.

Personal Life

Since 2012, Ruggero has lived and worked in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Film and Television Roles

Discography

Ruggero has released two solo studio albums and has been a major part of several successful soundtrack albums for the shows he has starred in.

Studio Albums

• Ruggero (2021)
• Volver a Cero (2022)

Soundtrack Albums

Ruggero was a key singer on the soundtracks for Violetta and Soy Luna. These albums were very popular, reaching the top of the music charts in many countries.

• Soy Luna (2016)
• Soy Luna - Música En Ti (2016)
• La Vida Es un Sueño (2017)
• Soy Luna - Modo Amar (2018)

Tours

As a Headliner

• Nuestro Tour (2019)
• Volver a Cero Tour (2022–2023)

With a Group

• Violetta en Vivo (2013–2014)
• Violetta Live (2015)
• Soy Luna en Concierto (2016-2017)
• Soy Luna Live (2017–2018)
• Soy Luna en Vivo (2018)

Awards and Nominations

Ruggero has won several awards for his acting, especially for his roles in Violetta and Soy Luna.

See also

In Spanish: Ruggero Pasquarelli para niños