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Valentina Monetta
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Monetta performing at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017
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| Born | 1 March 1975 City of San Marino, San Marino |
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| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Labels | Jupiter Records |
Valentina Monetta (born 1 March 1975) is a singer from San Marino. She is famous for representing San Marino in the Eurovision Song Contest four times: in 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2017. In 2014, she made history by becoming the first singer from San Marino to reach the Eurovision final!
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Early Life and Music Training
Valentina Monetta was born in San Marino on March 1, 1975. Her father was Italian, and her mother was from San Marino. She is the younger of two children.
From a young age, Valentina loved music. She started learning to play the piano and sing very early. She went to the Giovanni da Rimini school in Rimini, Italy. Later, she studied at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Bologna for two years. She also completed a three-year course in jazz singing at the Conservatorio di Musica Arturo Toscanini.
Music Career
Starting Out (1995–2011)
Valentina began her singing career in 1995 with a band called Tiberio. She then joined other bands like Parafunky, Harem-B, and My Funky Valentine. In 2001, she took part in a TV singing competition called Popstar.
In 2006, she released a song called "Vai" with Papa Winnie. In 2008, she tried to represent San Marino at Eurovision with her song "Se Non Ci Sei Tu," but she wasn't chosen. In 2011, she released her first music collection, an EP, called Il mio gioco preferito, with her band My Funky Valentine.
Eurovision Song Contest (2012–2017)
Valentina Monetta is best known for her many appearances at the Eurovision Song Contest.
First Try: 2012
On March 14, 2012, it was announced that Valentina would represent San Marino at Eurovision in Baku, Azerbaijan. Her song was first called "Facebook, Uh, Oh, Oh (A Satirical Song)". However, the Eurovision rules say songs cannot be like advertisements. Because her song mentioned Facebook a lot, it was changed. On March 22, the new version, "The Social Network Song (OH OH – Uh – OH OH)", was released.
Valentina performed in the first semi-final. She placed 14th and did not make it to the grand final.
Second Try: 2013
On January 30, 2013, it was announced that Valentina would return to represent San Marino at Eurovision in Malmö, Sweden. Her song was "Crisalide (Vola)". This song was written by Ralph Siegel.
Even though many fans liked her song, Valentina did not qualify for the final. She finished 11th in the second semi-final. After the contest, she released her first full album, La storia di Valentina Monetta.
Making History: 2014
After her 2013 performance, Valentina was asked to represent 2014 contest in Copenhagen, Denmark. She said yes! This made her the first singer since 1966 to compete in three Eurovision contests in a row. Her song was "Maybe (Forse)".
Valentina performed in the first semi-final and, for the first time, she qualified for the grand final! She placed 10th in the semi-final. This was a huge moment for San Marino, as it was their first time ever reaching the final. In the grand final, she finished 24th. While preparing for the contest, her second album, Sensibility, was released.
Fourth Time: 2017
On March 12, 2017, it was announced that Valentina would return to represent San Marino for a fourth time! This tied a record for the most appearances by a singer at Eurovision. Her song, "Spirit of the Night", was a duet with American singer Jimmie Wilson.
They performed in the second semi-final but did not qualify for the grand final. They finished 18th.
After Eurovision (2019–present)
In 2020, Valentina appeared in a documentary called "L'isola di San Marino" on Rai 5. On March 6, 2021, she started co-hosting a weekly radio show called Saturday Morning Live on Radio San Marino.
In February 2022, Valentina performed at the Expo 2020 in Dubai to celebrate San Marino National Day.
Personal Life
In September 2023, Valentina Monetta married her long-time boyfriend, Sbura King-Siso.
Discography
Albums
- Il mio gioco preferito (2011)
- La storia di Valentina Monetta (2013)
- Sensibilità (Sensibility) (2014)
Singles
- "The Social Network Song (Oh Oh-Uh-Oh-Oh)" (2012)
- "Crisalide (Vola)" (2013)
- "Maybe (Forse)" (2014)
- "Spirit of the Night" (with Jimmie Wilson) (2017)
See also
In Spanish: Valentina Monetta para niños
