Andrea Bocelli Age, Wife, Family, Biography

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Age: 66 Years

Height: 6' 1"

Wife: Veronica Berti

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Full Name	Andrea Angel Bocelli
Profession	Opera Singer
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)	6' 1" (187 cm)
Eye Colour	Blue
Hair Colour	Grey
Career
Debut	He played Rodolfo in a production of La bohème at the Teatro Comunale in Cagliari (1998)
Awards, Honours, Achievements	• Winner of the Newcomers section of the Sanremo Music Festival (1994) • ECHO music award for "Best Single of the Year" for "Time to Say Goodbye" (1997) • ECHO Klassik "Best seller of the year" award for his album, Viaggio Italiano (1997) • Bambi Award (1997) • Two World Music Awards, one in the category "Best Italian Singer", and one for "Best Classical Interpretation" (1998) • ECHO Klassik, for "Best selling classical album" with Aria: The Opera Album (1998) • ECHO Klassik for "Bestseller of the year" for Sacred Arias (2000) • Two Classical BRIT Awards for "Best selling classical album" and "Album of the year" for Sacred Arias (2000) • Goldene Europa for classical music (2000) • Goldene Kamera award in the "Music & Entertainment" category (2002) • Two World Music Awards, for "World best selling classical artist" and for "Best selling Italian artist" (2002) • Telegatto award for the soundtrack of the series Cuore (2002) • 2002 Classical BRIT Award for "Outstanding Contribution to Music" (2002) • Two 2003 Classical BRIT Awards for "Best selling classical album" and "Album of the year" for Sentimento (2003) • Two World Music Awards for "Best Italian Artist" and "World's Best-selling • Classical Artist" (2006) • Telegatto award in platinum for Italian music in the world (2008) • World Music Awards for "World's Best-selling Classical Artist" (2010) • "America Award" of the Italy–USA Foundation (2012) • "International Artist of the Year in association with Raymond Weil" of the Classic Brit Awards (2012) • The Billboard Latin Music Lifetime Achievement Award (2014) • "Art, Science and Peace Prize" from PIER FRANCO MARCENARO founder of "Man Center" and "School of Spirituality" (2015)
Personal Life
Date of Birth	22 September 1958 (Monday)
Age (as of 2024)	66 Years
Birthplace	Lajatico, Italy
Zodiac sign	Libra
Signature
Nationality	Italian
Hometown	Lajatico, Italy
School	Saint John's Church of England Primary School, Nottinghamshire
College/University	University of Pisa
Educational Qualification	Law at the University of Pisa
Religion	Catholicism
Food Habit	Non-Vegetarian check sources The Guardian
Social Media	• Instagram • Facebook • YouTube • Twitter
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Married
Affairs/Girlfriends	• Enrica Cenzatti • Veronica Berti Bocelli
Family
Wife/Spouse	Enrica Cenzatti (first wife; m. 27 June 1992 - div. 2002) Veronica Berti Bocelli (singer, Andrea's manager) (second wife; m. 21 March 2014)
Children	Sons- 2 • Matteo Bocelli (singer) (from first marriage) • Amos Bocelli (singer) (from first marriage) Daughter- Virginia Bocelli (singer) (from second marriage)
Parents	Father- Alessandro Bocelli Mother- Edi Bocelli
Siblings	Brother- Alberto Bocelli (singer)
Money Factor
Net Worth (approx.)	$100million (as of 2022)

Some Lesser Known Facts About Andrea Bocelli

Andrea Bocelli was born with defective eyesight due to congenital glaucoma.
His mother did not follow her doctor’s advice and gave birth to him. Later, his mother’s decision inspired him to oppose abortion.

A childhood picture of Andrea Bocelli with his mother
Andrea Bocelli grew up on his family’s farm in La Sterza, a small village in Lajatico, Tuscany, Italy. Later, the family sold farm machinery and began making wine.

A childhood picture of Andrea Bocelli
From a young age, he had a passion for music. His mother once said in a media interview that music was the only thing that comforted him.
Andrea Bocelli began learning piano when he was six years old. Later, he learned to play several instruments including the flute, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, guitar, and drums.
His nanny once gave him a record of Franco Corelli, which grew his interest in becoming an opera singer.
When he was seven years old, he began to recognise and imitate famous singers.
He lost his vision completely after being hit in the eye with a football when he was twelve years old. Doctors tried to save his sight but failed.
As a child, Andrea Bocelli loved singing and performed at his first concert in a nearby village.
When he was fourteen years old, he won his first song competition with the song ‘O sole mio’ at the Margherita d’Oro in Viareggio.

A teenage Andrea Bocelli preparing for a music concert with his mother
In 1980, he completed his school education.
After that, Andrea Bocelli began playing musical instruments in piano bars to earn money for his college fees. In 1987, he met his future wife Enrica.
After completing his LLB, he worked as a lawyer for a year.
In 1992, Italian rock star Zucchero held auditions for Opera singers to make a demo tape of his song ‘Miserere’ for Luciano Pavarotti who after hearing Bocelli during the auditions, urged Zucchero to employ Bocelli instead of him.

Andrea Bocelli, Zucchero (middle), and Luciano Pavarotti (left)
Pavarotti asked Zucchero to record the song with Bocelli who then joined Zucchero on his European concert tour in 1993 and performed the solo song ‘Nessun Dorma.’
Once, Caterina Caselli heard him singing at Zucchero’s birthday party and offered him a contract for a song with the Sugar Music label in Milan.
In December 1992, Andrea Bocelli entered the first round of the Sanremo Music Festival with the song ‘Miserere’ and won with the highest marks in the newcomers section.
He debuted in the classical world with a concert at the Teatro Romolo Valli in Reggio Emilia.
Horse riding has been his favourite recreational activity since he was a teenager.

An old picture of Andrea Bocelli while riding a horse
In February 1994, Andrea Bocelli competed in the main Sanremo Festival with the song ‘Il mare calmo della sera’ and won the newcomers section with a record score.
He then released his debut album ‘Il mare calmo della sera’ in April 1994.
In May 1994, Andrea Bocelli toured with pop singer Gerardina Trovato.
In September 1994, he sang at Pavarotti’s annual Charity Gala concert in Modena and performed the solo song ‘Mattinata.’ He also sang a duet titled ‘Notte e Piscatore’ with Pavarotti.

Luciano Pavarotti performs with Andrea Bocelli at the ‘Pavarotti & Friends’ concert in Modena
He made his opera debut as Macduff in Verdi’s Macbeth at the Teatro Verdi in Pisa in September 1994.
He, who used to be an agnostic, began following the Catholic faith in 1994. He is influenced by the works of Leo Tolstoy.
After that, Andrea Bocelli performed ‘Adeste Fideles’ before Pope John Paul II in St. Peter’s Basilica on Christmas.
As the winner of the newcomers’ section at the 1994 Sanremo Festival, Bocelli was invited in 1995 to the same festival. He entered the main competition with the song ‘Con te partirò’ and finished in fourth place.
The song ‘Con te partirò’ was added to his second album, Bocelli, released in November 1995. It became the best-selling single of all time in Belgium.
His third album, Viaggio Italiano, was released in Italy in 1996.
Bocelli sang a duet with English singer Sarah Brightman at the farewell match of German boxer, Henry Maske. They re-recorded “Con te partirò” as “Time to Say Goodbye” and it topped the German charts for fourteen weeks. It sold nearly three million copies and earned a sextuple platinum award.
In 1996, he topped the Spanish singles chart with the song ‘Vivo por ella,’ a duet with Marta Sánchez. He also recorded a Portuguese version of this song with Brazilian singer Sandy.
In 1997, he recorded ‘Je vis pour elle,’ the French version of ‘Vivo per lei,’ with French singer Hélène Ségara. The song became a hit in Belgium and France.
On 3 March, Andrea Bocelli received the ECHO music award for ‘Best Single of the Year’ in Hamburg, Germany, with Sarah Brightman.
In the summer of 1997, he gave 22 open-air concerts in Germany and an indoor concert in Oberhausen on 31 August.
In September 1997, he performed in a concert at the Piazza dei Cavalieri in Pisa for the home video A Night in Tuscany. It was his first concert to air on PBS and his debut to American audiences.
On 14 September 1997, Andrea Bocelli received an ECHO Klassik Best Seller of the Year award for his album, Viaggio Italiano, in Munich, Germany.
On 27 September 1997, he sang at the International Eucharistic Congress in Bologna.
On 19 October 1997, he sang at the TeleFood benefit concert in the Vatican City to raise awareness about world hunger.
From 18 February 1998 to 25 February 1998, Andrea Bocelli played Rodolfo in La bohème at the Teatro Comunale in Cagliari.
In March 1998, he released his fifth album, Aria: The Opera Album.
On 19 April 1998, he performed in the United States for the first time at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. The next day, he attended a reception at the White House with President Bill Clinton.

An old picture of Andrea Bocelli with Bill Clinton
On 5 May 1998, Andrea Bocelli performed in Monte Carlo and won two World Music Awards: Best Italian Singer and Best Classical Interpretation. He was named one of People magazine’s 50 Most Beautiful People of 1998.
On 21 March 1999, his song “The Prayer” was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song, and Bocelli and Dion performed it at the Los Angeles Music Center.
On 15 May 1999, at Steven Spielberg’s invitation, Bocelli performed in Los Angeles at a Democratic Party event attended by President Bill Clinton.
On 27 June 1999, Andrea Bocelli participated in Michael Jackson’s benefit concert for suffering children at Munich’s Olympic Stadium.
In October 1999, he made his U.S. operatic debut in Werther at Detroit Opera House and performed concerts in various cities, including a guest appearance on Jay Leno’s Tonight Show.
On 8 November 1999, Andrea Bocelli released his album Sacred Arias, which reached number one on the US Classic Billboard charts.
In November 1999, he was invited by Queen Elizabeth II to perform at the Royal Variety Performance in Birmingham, UK. He then released his book La Musica Del Silenzio in Italy.

The cover of the book La Musica Del Silenzio
In December 1999, he performed six music concerts in Europe and appeared on many German television shows. He then concluded a marathon of 24 concerts in 30 days with a New Year’s Eve concert in New York.
After his father passed away on 30 April 2000, Andrea Bocelli honoured his father’s duties and performed for Pope John Paul II on 1 May 2000, returning home immediately after the funeral. He dedicated the song “Sogno” at his 5 July performance to his father.
In 2000, he was nominated for two Grammy Awards. His album Sacred Arias was named album of the year by Classic FM radio listeners.

Andrea Bocelli on the poster of his music album Sacred Arias
He then performed at many notable events including the UEFA European Football Championship and a music concert at the Statue of Liberty, dedicated to his late father.
In September 2000, Andrea Bocelli released his seventh album, Verdi, and performed concerts in Australia.
After meeting Veronica Berti in 2002, the couple dated for more than ten years before marrying each other.
A section of the beach in Jesolo, Italy, was named after Bocelli on 11 August 2003.
In 2004, Andrea Bocelli participated in Olympic campaigns and performed concerts in Australia, New Zealand, and China. In 2005, he released a DVD titled Under the Desert Sky and the album Werther.
In June 2006, he performed at the FIFA World Cup opening in Berlin with Gianna Nannini. In September 2007, he debuted at Avery Fisher Hall in New York.

Andrea Bocelli while performing with Gianna Nannini at the FIFA World Cup opening in Berlin (2006)
Andrea Bocelli built an outdoor theatre called “Teatro del Silenzio” with the help of the municipality of his hometown, Lajatico, in 2006.
In October 2007, he released an opera album Pagliacci. On 8 September 2007, he sang at Luciano Pavarotti’s funeral. He then appeared on various TV shows and performed at the 2007 Latin Grammy Awards.
In October 2008, Andrea Bocelli participated in the ECHO Awards in Germany. On 27 May 2009, he performed at the UEFA Champions League Final in Rome.
On 3 November 2009, he released the holiday album My Christmas, which became the best-selling holiday album of the year. He then set Guinness World Record for London’s biggest Christmas carol sing-along.
Andrea Bocelli is associated with Inter Milan, a football club. He was motivated by their 2010 Champions League win.
On 31 January 2010, he performed ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’ with Mary J. Blige at the Grammy Awards. On 2 March 2010, he received a star from the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Andrea Bocelli posing with his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
In June 2011, he performed at various historic sites in Israel and Sicily for charity. On 15 September 2011, he gave a free concert in Central Park, New York.
In February 2012, Andrea Bocelli played Romeo in the opera Roméo et Juliette but had to cancel one of his performances after he suffered pharyngitis.
On 22 April 2012, he performed in Yerevan, Armenia, with the Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra. On 19 November 2012, he performed for Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip at the Royal Albert Hall.

Andrea Bocelli while meeting Queen Elizabeth II
His album Passione, featuring duets with Jennifer Lopez and Nelly Furtado, was released on 29 January 2013.
Andrea Bocelli was a guest at the National Prayer Breakfast on 7 February 2013. He performed for then-US President Obama and other leaders.
On 20 February 2013, he performed in Moscow for Gazprom’s 20th anniversary.
On 1 June 2013, he performed with Plácido Domingo at the Arena di Verona.
In October 2013, Andrea Bocelli bought a second home in North Miami Beach. He and his second wife live in Forte dei Marmi, while his first wife and two sons live in their previous home in Versilia.

Andrea Bocelli’s house in Forte dei Marmi, Tuscany
He released the album Cinema on 23 October 2015, featuring duets with Ariana Grande. He then collaborated with Ed Sheeran on ‘Perfect Symphony’ in December 2017.
Andrea Bocelli released two music albums ‘If Only’ and ‘Fall On Me’ in 2018, featuring his son Matteo. He performed at Princess Eugenie’s wedding on 12 October 2018.
During COVID-19 lockdowns, he performed an Easter concert at Milan Cathedral on 12 April 2020. He sang the Italian National Anthem at the 2020 Tuscan Grand Prix. He then released the album Believe in November 2020.

Andrea Bocelli on the poster of his music album Believe
He performed at the UEFA Euro 2020 opening ceremony on 11 June 2021. He sang at the Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II on 5 June 2022.
In 2022, the Andrea Bocelli family collaborated with the makers of the Fiat Nuova 500 car for its exterior and interior design.

Andrea Bocelli and his son after signing a collaboration with the makers of the Fiat Nuova 500 car
On 12 November 2022, Bocelli, his younger son, Matteo, and his daughter, Virginia, performed together at The Royal Albert Hall at the UK Festival of Remembrance.

Bocelli, his son Matteo, and his daughter Virginia while performing at The Royal Albert Hall at the UK Festival of Remembrance
Andrea Bocelli released a Christmas album with his son and daughter in October 2022. He performed at the Coronation Concert for Charles III on 7 May 2023.
On 12 November 2023, he performed ‘Hallelujah’ with his daughter, Virginia, on BBC’s dance reality show ‘Strictly Come Dancing.’

Andrea Bocelli while performing ‘Hallelujah’ with his daughter, Virginia, on BBC’s show Strictly Come Dancing
He performed ‘Oh Holy Night’ with his son Matteo for the December 2023 release ‘Christmas with the Chosen: Holy Night.’
He performed at the Viña del Mar International Song Festival in February 2024. He sang at the 96th Academy Awards’ “In Memoriam” tribute in March 2024.

Andrea Bocelli while performing at the 96th Academy Awards ‘In Memoriam’ tribute
Andrea Bocelli is popular worldwide but often criticized by some classical music critics for his vocal technique. Notable figures like Celine Dion and David Foster once described his voice as beautiful and touching.
Once, critics Anthony Tommasini and Bernard Holland pointed out Bocelli’s technical shortcomings and lack of breath support.
He likes eating pasta made in olive oil every day. He likes to eat a variety of vegetables. He eats non-vegetarian dishes thrice a week.
Andrea Bocelli often enjoys drinking alcoholic beverages. He strictly avoids alcohol while on a music tour.

Andrea Bocelli while enjoying wine
He is an animal lover and has a pet dog. He often shares pictures of his pet on social media.

Andrea Bocelli posing with his pet dog
Andrea Bocelli and his brother, Alberto, own a wine brand. The wine is made from grapes grown on their family farm. The ‘Bocelli Family’ label has received praise from wine critics. Their winemaking efforts have earned the Bocellis respect in the wine industry.

Andrea Bocelli and his brother, Alberto, pictured on the family’s wine estate in Lajatico, Pisa
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