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Andrea Bocelli
Born: 22nd Sep 1958 Lajatico, Italy
Dept: Acting
Andrea Bocelli was born on September 22, 1958 in Lajatico, a province of Pisa in Italy. Born with glaucoma cong nito, very low vision at the age of twelve suffered an accident playing football, losing completely the sense. He grew up on the farm who had his family in Tuscany, where they have a small vineyard from which her father produced "Chanti Bocelli. Very passionate about everything he had to do with the art, Andrea studied piano, flute and SAX, and after studying law at the University of Pisa, coming to obtain the title of doctor. For a year he was defender of the Court and after contacted the tenor Franco Corelli to become his pupil. The young apprentice spent some time singing in bars and nightclubs to pay for their classes and met Enrica, a beautiful woman who fell in love with. Later the couple decided to marry, and they were parents of Amos and Matteo. In 1992 Zucchero rock star, carries out auditions with tenors to perform tape demo of the song that was composed by Bono from U2 entitled Miserere. I wanted to have this great tenor Pavarotti accompany you to the duo, but in the end, Andrea was elected. When Pavarotti heard the tape it was impressed and also recorded the theme with rocker Italian, achieving a tremendous success. Subsequently Zucchero began his tour all over Europe and invited Andrea to sing the theme. It had also a participation in the concert ben fico annual gala of Pavarotti, which unites with the popular classical music, could sing a Duet with Pavarotti and other stars of the music such as Bryan Adams. In 1993 he could sign a contract with the record label Insieme/Sugar, renowned for representing famous artists of Italy. Some time later participates in the Festival of San Remo from where also emerged victorious. Years after became one of his most important dreams reality, the protagonist of La Boheme by Puccini, in Cagliari, Italy. A few months more tardepublicoo his "Aria" album, with themes of opera and Andrea received a nomination for the Grammy Awards. It would be his new work he titled "Sogno", with the same success that had earlier in March 1999 when comes to light. This production features 3 songs in Spanish and had the support of important composers such as Ennio Morricone, and they accompanied him also n Eros Ramazzotti, Celine Dion and Dulce Pontes. In the new millennium, Bocelli received 2 nominations for Grammy Awards and made the tour "World Tour 2000". His new album "Feeling" is recorded at 220 and for 2006 "Amore" is put on sale. Andrea Bocelli has come to sell more than 70 million records worldwide, became staying in one of the most renowned tenors of the planet. His marriage with Enrica ended in 2002 and after begins a new relationship with Veronica Beri.
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Film and Tv Credits
Total number of credits listed: 111
Film: 64 (58%)
Television: 47 (42%)
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Filmography
Original title: Andrea Bocelli: Cieli di Toscana
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Tuscan Skies (Cieli di Toscana) is the third DVD released by Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli. It contains music videos filmed in Tuscany of Bocelli sing ... view
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2026
NBC's coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo. Experience the world's biggest event live on the big scree ... view
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Self
2026
The Opening Ceremony of Milano Cortina 2026 features blockbuster acts from international artists including five-time Grammy Award-winner Mariah Carey, ... view
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2026
After Matt's dreams of a picturesque Italian wedding are shattered when his fiancée leaves him at the altar, he embarks on his planned honeymoon acro ... view
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Andrea Bocelli
2025
Wilmer Valderrama and Roselyn Sánchez host this star-studded GRAMMY® special with performances by Latin music icons. ... view
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Self - Performer
2025
Snoop Dogg and his merry friends sleigh through Minnesota on NFL Gameday to deliver a special holiday performance. ... view
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Self
2025
Filmed at the Teatro del Silenzio (Theatre of Silence) in Lajatico over three nights in 2024 and marking his 30th year as an artist, this once-in-a-li ... view
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2025
In 2015, Roman Catholic priest Rob Galea joined the Australian version of The X Factor but, due to his holy duties, had to withdraw. But this didn't s ... view
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Andrea Bocelli
2025
Over the last 30 years, with a rare repertoire that encompasses pop, rock, and opera, Andrea Bocelli and his golden voice have touched the hearts of m ... view
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Self
2025
Witness a once-in-history gathering in St. Peter’s Square, as icons and light unite the world in music, hope, and humanity in a night to be remember ... view
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Self
2024
CBS, The Recording Academy® and Ken Ehrlich Productions are celebrating the holidays with GRAMMY®-nominated classical music legend Andrea Bocelli on ... view
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2024
Journey to the Teatro del Silenzio (Theater of Silence), Lajatico, where once-in-a-lifetime performances showcase the Maestro’s extensive and belove ... view
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Self
Original title: Di padre in figlio. Vita da tifosi
2024
The Ultras are not ordinary spectators of a football match, but fans who live in a territory sacred to them: the Curva. A sort of non-place that takes ... view
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2023
A young mother labeled impure. A shepherd boy considered “unclean". Experience Jesus’ birth through their eyes in this blend of "The Messengers" a ... view
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Self
2023
The documentary explores the life and career of Marcello Lippi, an iconic football figure. ... view
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Self
2023
The documentary film tells the story of Zucchero Sugar Fornaciari through his words and those of colleagues and friends such as Bono, Sting, Brian May ... view
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Self
2023
Take That, Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, Andrea Bocelli, Sir Bryn Terfel, Freya Ridings and many more perform live from Windsor Castle in celebration of ... view
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Self
2023
Kourtney, Travis, and their guests enjoy a luxurious wedding weekend in Portofino, Italy. Private and personal footage reveal an intimate family event ... view
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Self
2023
Merging world-class music with intimate conversations in the awe-inspiring Italian countryside, The Journey is an exploration of the moments that defi ... view
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2022
A Bocelli Family Christmas captures the wonder and music of the holidays with a mix of classic carols and original songs from the Bocelli family's bra ... view
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Self
2022
This Christmas, Homer surprises Marge with the ultimate gift: an unforgettable performance from Italian opera superstar Andrea Bocelli and his childre ... view
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Andrea Bocelli (voice)
2022
A Bocelli Family Christmas weaves a holiday fairytale full of wonder and music set in the stunning Italian alps at Castel Savoia, Gressoney Valle D’ ... view
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Self
Sep 2022 (first aired)
Talented entertainer and newly-minted EGOT Jennifer Hudson takes on the daytime talk show landscape. ... view
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Self (1 ep.)
2022
The third day of the platinum jubilee celebrations continues with a spectacular evening of entertainment. The concert at Buckingham Palace features a ... view
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Self
2021
A collective documentary film, from five european directors asked to witness the revolutions and dramas caused in their own countries by the pandemic. ... view
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2020
Returning for a third iteration, “The Disney Holiday Singalong” features more music and magic just in time for the holidays. The one-hour festive ... view
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2020
A global broadcast & digital special organized by Global Citizen and the World Health Organization featuring comedians, musicians, and actors to raise ... view
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Self
2020
Opera singer Andrea Bocelli prepares to sing his "Amazing Grace" finale during his Easter "Music For Hope: Live From Duomo di Milano." Members of the ... view
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Self
2019
A documentary about Canadian music icon David Foster. ... view
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Self
2018
This Christmas, Disney Parks celebrates the joy of the season as hosts Jordan Fisher and Sarah Hyland share this magical holiday tradition with famili ... view
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Self - Performer
2018
Join singer, songwriter and Dancing with the Stars: Juniors host Jordan Fisher and Modern Family's Sarah Hyland as they host the magical two-hour even ... view
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Self
2018
Greg Davies, Alexander Armstrong, Alex Horne & Andrea Bocelli with others ... view
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Self - Performer
Jan 2018 (first aired)
Alberto Angela takes us on a new journey, this time to discover Italy's "Wonders," those that make us a true "peninsula of treasures." Four episodes, ... view
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Self (1 ep.)
2017
With over 80 million albums sold, Andrea Bocelli returns to cinemas to star in this feature-length special event ice show where opera, pop music, figu ... view
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Self
Original title: La musica del silenzio
2017
Born with a serious eye condition that eventually leads to his blindness, Bocelli nevertheless rises above the challenges, driven by great ambitions t ... view
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Himself / Narrator
2017
The Radio Italia Live - Il Concerto 2017 DVD was released on November 17, 2017, as part of a special edition box set containing 2 CDs and 1 DVD. This ... view
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2016
19-time Grammy Award-winner Tony Bennett's 90th birthday is celebrated by a host of celebrities in this two-hour music special held at Radio City Musi ... view
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Self
2016
Tenor Andrea Bocelli pays tribute to songs from movies with accompaniment by David Foster. ... view
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Self - Cantor
Apr 2016 (first aired)
Michael McIntyre's Big Show is a British variety and stand-up comedy television series, presented by British comedian, presenter and former Britain's ... view
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Self - Performer (1 ep.)
Sep 2015 (first aired)
Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclect ... view
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Self (1 ep.)
2015
"Stevie Wonder: Songs in the Key of Life — An All-Star GRAMMY Salute" will feature some of today's top artists covering songs by the legendary GRAMM ... view
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Self
Feb 2014 (first aired)
After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in Los Angeles the program w ... view
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Self - Musical Guest (1 ep.)
2013
The movie is of a Bocelli concert in Portofino, Italy, recorded in August 2012, with an ensemble of supporting artists, including violinist Caroline C ... view
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Self
2012
At 85, not only does Tony Bennett still have the smoothest pipes in the music business, he’s got the kind of philosophy that has made him one of the ... view
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Self
2012
The operatic tenor performed some of his best music including 'Time To Say Goodbye', 'Nessun dorma', and 'Amazing Grace', live at The Roundhouse in Ca ... view
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Self
2012
Dance and sing along with this star-studded special from Sesame Street! From Alicia Keys to the Dixie Chicks, Andrea Bocelli, Adam Sandler and more, t ... view
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Self
2012
Bennett again recorded his greatest hits with a celebrated list of artists and Duets II made music history by debuting top of the Billboard chart. Du ... view
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Self
2011
Celebrated tenor vocalist and classical-pop crossover Andrea Bocelli toplines this live concert from 2011. Mounted in New York City's Central Park, it ... view
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Self
Sep 2009 (first aired)
The Jay Leno Show is an American comedy show created by and starring Jay Leno, that aired at 10 p.m. from September 14, 2009 to February 9, 2010 on NB ... view
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Self (1 ep.)
2009
Includes the complete concert from Petra, Jordan, recorded on October 12, 2008, which would have been the tenor’s birthday. With pop, opera and clas ... view
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Self
Jan 2009 (first aired)
Skavlan is a Norwegian-Swedish television talk show hosted by Norwegian journalist Fredrik Skavlan. It premiered in Sweden on Sveriges Television in J ... view
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Self - Guest (1 ep.)
2008
The spectacular one-night only concert by David Foster and his famous friends finds the songwriter and hit producer gathering together the best tracks ... view
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Self
2007
Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli grew up in Lajatico, a rural village in Tuscany, where his family still farms nearby. In July 2007, on the slopes of his ... view
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Self
Sep 2007 (first aired)
The Alan Titchmarsh Show is a British daytime chat show presented by Alan Titchmarsh. It was first broadcast on ITV on 3 September 2007 and currently ... view
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Self (1 ep.)
2007
Concert for Diana was a benefit concert held at the then newly built Wembley Stadium in London, United Kingdom in honour of Diana, Princess of Wales, ... view
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Self
2006
Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade is a live television special. ... view
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Self
2006
This spectacular DVD features Bocelli's first-ever pop performance taped live on a specially constructed floating stage in Lake Las Vegas. This specia ... view
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Self
Aug 2006 (first aired)
A topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One. ... view
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Self (1 ep.)
2006
The closing ceremony of the 2006 Winter Olympics was held at the Stadio Olimpico in Turin, Italy on February 26th, 2006. ... view
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2006
For the first time, Andrea Bocelli presents a full length spanish album that features no classical influences. Spanish guitars flourish, accordions an ... view
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Self
Sep 2004 (first aired)
The Tony Danza Show was a daytime variety talk show that premiered on September 13, 2004 in syndication and was distributed by Buena Vista Television. ... view
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Self (4 ep.)
Sep 2004 (first aired)
The final incarnation of Michael Parkinson's iconic talk show featuring an array of celebrities from every sphere. ... view
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Self - Guest (1 ep.)
May 2004 (first aired)
A dance competition where celebrities compete to be crowned the winner. Who is kicked out of the competition each week is decided by the judges scores ... view
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Self (1 ep.)
Dec 2003 (first aired)
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition is an American reality television series providing home improvements for less fortunate families and community schools. ... view
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Self (1 ep.)
Jun 2003 (first aired)
The biggest names from the world of art, film, music, literature and dance. Alan Yentob gets close up with those shaping today's cultural world. ... view
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Self (1 ep.)
Jun 2002 (first aired)
Each year, hopeful singers from all over the country audition to be part of one of the biggest shows in American television history. Who will become t ... view
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Self - Guest Performer (2 ep.)
Oct 2001 (first aired)
Star Academy is a French reality television show produced by the Dutch company Endemol. It consists of a contest of young singers. It spawned an equal ... view
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Self (4 ep.)
2001
International tenor Andrea Bocelli fulfills a personal dream with a spectacular outdoor concert taped under the stars at New Jersey's Liberty State Pa ... view
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Self - Performer
2000
A celebration of the life and work of Dame Elizabeth Taylor interspersed with clips from some of her finest films. Highlights from the musical gala he ... view
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Self
1999
Released in 1999, the album, featuring music composed in traditional Christian styles, is not only Bocelli's most commercially successful classical al ... view
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Self
1998
These Are Special Times is a one-off American television special by Canadian singer Céline Dion that was broadcast by CBS on 25 November 1998. The sp ... view
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Self
1998
The celebrated Italian vocal artist returns home to Tuscany, where he performs tracks from his albums "Romanza" and "Viaggio Italiano" and reunites wi ... view
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Self
1998
In September 1997, Sarah Brightman performed a selection of timeless classics with the English National Orchestra at London's Royal Albert Hall. The f ... view
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Self
Jan 1998 (first aired)
Michael Parkinson returns for a second run of his iconic talk show. ... view
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Self (1 ep.)
Aug 1997 (first aired)
ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Ana Navarro discu ... view
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Self (4 ep.)
1997
A Night in Tuscany is the first DVD released by Italian singer Andrea Bocelli of a concert held in his native Tuscany, in 1997, highlighting the uniqu ... view
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Self - Singer
Nov 1994 (first aired)
The MTV Europe Music Awards "(EMA)" were established in 1994 by MTV Networks Europe to celebrate the most popular music videos in Europe. Originally b ... view
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Self - Performer (1 ep.)
1994
Pavarotti & Friends was a series of benefit concerts hosted by Italian operatic tenor Luciano Pavarotti between 1992 and 2003 in his home town of Mode ... view
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Self
May 1992 (first aired)
Jay Leno hosts some of the biggest celebrities in the world. ... view
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Self - Musical Guest (1 ep.)
Oct 1988 (first aired)
This Morning features a variety of news, as well as show business, fashion, beauty, lifestyle, home and garden, food, tech, live phone-ins, and compet ... view
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Self (1 ep.)
Dec 1982 (first aired)
Christmas in Washington is an annual Christmas television special that currently airs on the U.S. TNT network. ... view
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Self (1 ep.)
Feb 1981 (first aired)
A long-running German-language entertainment television show based on the format of the British show You Bet! and the American show Wanna Bet?. ... view
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Self (5 ep.)
Jan 1971 (first aired)
The best in the performing arts from across America and around the world including a diverse programming portfolio of classical music, opera, popular ... view
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Self (2 ep.)
Mar 1953 (first aired)
An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The various category winners are awarded a copy of a statuett ... view
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Self (2 ep.)
Self - Performer (1 ep.)
Jan 1952 (first aired)
Today is a daily American morning television show that airs on NBC. The program debuted on January 14, 1952. It was the first of its genre on American ... view
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Self (1 ep.)
Jan 1951 (first aired)
The Sanremo Music Festival is the most popular Italian song contest and awards, held annually in the town of Sanremo, Imperia, Italy, and consisting o ... view
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Self - Special Guest (1 ep.)
Jan 1948 (first aired)
The Bambi, often called the Bambi Award and stylised as BAMBI, is a German award presented annually by Hubert Burda Media to recognize excellence in i ... view
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Self (1 ep.)