Who Is Andrea Bocelli?
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Andrea Bocelli is a famous songwriter, producer, and opera singer. At a very young age, he was diagnosed with congenital glaucoma, and he was completely blind by 12 years old. Still, that didn’t stop Bocelli from pursuing his passion for music. He learned how to play the piano, flute, trumpet, guitar, drums, and piano – and of course, how to sing.
Why Is Andrea Bocelli Famous?
Bocelli won singing competitions and performed in nearby villages, but he was still a long way from becoming the world-famous opera singer we know today. What changed his life was sending in an audition tape to musician Zucchero, who was trying to make a demo for Luciano Pavarotti. Pavarotti was impressed, and Bocelli’s career took off.
Since then, Bocelli has appeared in several operas, recorded 15 albums, and sold almost a hundred million records. He has been nominated for the Grammys and the Oscars and received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2010.
Bocelli has also worked with some of the biggest names in the music industry, both past and present, such as Celine Dion, Ed Sheeran, and David Foster. He has performed in front of presidents, royalty, and even the Pope himself.
Is Andrea Bocelli Married?
Bocelli is currently married to Veronica Berti, his second wife. Andrea Bocelli’s first wife was Enrica Cenzatti.
Who Is Enrica Cenzatti?
There is not much known about Enrica Cenzatti, as she was very private about her life even while she was married to Andera Bocelli. We do know that she is Italian, born in either 1969 or 1970 (making her 49 or 50 years old), and went to high school in Piza.
How Did Andrea Bocelli And His First Wife Meet?
Interestingly enough, Bocelli met Cenzatti at a piano bar in 1987. Berti was a 17-year-old bar patron, and Bocelli was a 29-year-old who had just graduated from law school the year before. He didn’t practise for very long before he eventually quit and started working the bar circuit to earn money and meet women – and the plan obviously worked.
How Long Were They Together?
The pair fell in love almost immediately and were married by June 1992. That same year, Bocelli made the first step towards stardom – he sent in that audition tape to Zucchero. The couple stayed together for 10 years.
Do Andrea Bocelli And Enrica Cenzatti Have Children Together?
Cenzetti and Bocelli had two kids together. Amos, their eldest, was born in 1995. Their other son Matteo followed in October 1997. Today, Andrea Bocelli’s children are 24 and 21 respectively. Amos and Matteo followed in their father’s footsteps, with the oldest becoming a musician and the youngest debuting as a tenor in 2016.
When Did Bocelli And Cenzatti Get Divorced?
The couple divorced in 2002. Cenzatti initiated the proceedings, allegedly due to a conflict in their lifestyles. Cenzetti is a very private person, so it’s possible that Bocelli’s fame and all of the media attention on their family caused tension in their marriage.
Are Andrea Bocelli And Enrica Cenzatti Still Friends?
Despite the dissolution of their marriage, it was an amicable divorce. Cenzatti and Bocelli still lived near each other, so they both still play an active role in their son’s lives. Cenzetti also attended Bocelli’s wedding to his current wife.
How Did Andrea Bocelli Meet His Second Wife?
Shortly after his divorce, Bocelli met then-18-year-old Veronica Berti at a party. Reportedly, Bocelli asked one of his friends to introduce him to the beautiful Berti.
Who Is Veronica Berti?
Veronica Berti was born in 1984, putting Veronica Berti’s age at 35 years old. She is an actress, having appeared in the popular TV series Great Performances as well as in the 2016 documentary Andrea Bocelli Live from Florence. However, she is most known for being her husband’s manager.
How Long Have They Been Together?
Despite the 25-year age gap, the pair have been together for 17 years (and running) since they met in 2002. Bocelli and Berti married in a private ceremony in Italy on March 21, 2014.
Do Bocelli And Berti Have Children Together?
The happy couple has just one daughter together, Virginia, who celebrated her second birthday on the date of her parents’ wedding. It’s still too early to tell if Virginia, now 5, will follow in the Bocelli tradition of being a musician. But considering her close relationship with her father and half-brothers, it’s certainly a possibility!
Have Bocelli And Berti Performed A Duet?
Singing a love song to your beloved is quite romantic, but nothing beats singing together. Bocelli may have one of the most beautiful voices in the world, but his wife can belt with the best of them. Bocelli and Berti have collaborated on a few duets, including “Qualche Stupido”, “Les Feuilles Mortes”, and “Cheek to Cheek”.
Conclusion
Bocelli has been in the music business since the ‘80s, but he’s not slowing down – in fact, he just came out with a single in 2018, his first in 14 years. And it’s partly thanks to Veronica Berti, who has supported him both as his manager…and his wife.
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