Fabrizio Faniello is the eldest of three children born to Vincenzo and Anna Faniello. He has two younger sisters, Claudia and Miriana. Claudia is also a singer and has performed in various Maltese festivals already, including the Malta Song For Europe 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2017, representing the country at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in Kiev, Ukraine.
Biography
Faniello discovered his passion for music at an early age. His teacher advised him to take vocal lessons. However, Faniello was also interested in playing football. In 1997 he played for one year in Turin.[citation needed]
When he was sixteen however, he chose to make music his profession and returned to Malta. In the meantime he has released three successful[citation needed] albums and several singles. Although he has seen the most success in Malta, his singles and albums have been released in many other European countries.[citation needed] He scored a Top 10 hit with "The Whistle Hit" in Sweden in 2004, followed by another small chart hit "Bye Baby Bye Bye" in Sweden in 2005.[citation needed] Faniello is mainly known for light Europop music, but his willingness to experiment outside of conventional song structures, including forays into harsh noise, have been met with critical acclaim.[citation needed]
Faniello's management is located in Germany and a lot of his songs were written or co-written by German songwriters.[citation needed]
In January 2015, Faniello admitted to be recovering from a drug problem.[2]
For 2018 a new single LIFE GOES ON is scheduled and end of march his new album. (sources: CAP-Sounds www.cap-sounds.de)
Eurovision
He participated in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2001 and placed ninth. He also participated several times in the Maltese pre-selection for the Eurovision Song Contest (see below for additional information). In 2006 he once again represented Malta in the Eurovision Song contest, and was placed 24th in the Grand Final.
Faniello participated many times in the Maltese pre-selections for the Eurovision Song Contest:
1998 - "More Than Just a Game" (2nd place out of 20 contestants) 1999 - "Thankful for Your Love" (8th place out of 16 contestants) 2000 - "Change of Heart" (2nd place out of 16 contestants) 2001 - "Another Summer Night" (1st place out of 16 contestants) - (Placed 9th in the Eurovision) 2004 - "Did I Ever Tell You" (3rd place out of 16 contestants) 2005 - "Don't Tell It" (12th place out of 22 contestants) 2006 - "I Do" (1st place out of 18 contestants) - (Placed 24th in the Eurovision) 2011 - "No Surrender" (4th out of 24 contestants) 2012 - "I Will Fight For You" (6th out of 24 contestants) 2014 - "Just No Place Like Home" (eliminated in the semifinal) 2023 - "Try to Be Better" (8th place out of 16 contestants)
The songs "Change Of Heart" and "Another Summer Night" were later included on his debut album When I'm Dreaming. The songs "Did I Ever Tell You" and "Don't Tell It" were released on his 2005 album Believe.
The first time he won the pre-selections with the song "Another Summer Night". He represented Malta at the Eurovision Song Contest 2001 in Copenhagen, Denmark and managed to achieve 9th place. This was the start of his international career.
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This biography of a living person needs additional citations for verification Please help by adding reliable sources Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately especially if potentially libelous or harmful Find sources Fabrizio Faniello news newspapers books scholar JSTOR May 2010 Learn how and when to remove this template message Fabrizio Faniello born 27 April 1981 is a Maltese pop singer He represented Malta at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2001 and 2006 1 Fabrizio FanielloBorn 1981 04 27 27 April 1981 age 42 OriginFloriana MaltaWebsitehttp www fabriziofaniello de Contents 1 Family 2 Biography 3 Eurovision 4 Discography 4 1 Albums 4 2 Singles 5 References 6 External linksFamily EditFabrizio Faniello is the eldest of three children born to Vincenzo and Anna Faniello He has two younger sisters Claudia and Miriana Claudia is also a singer and has performed in various Maltese festivals already including the Malta Song For Europe 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 and 2017 representing the country at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in Kiev Ukraine Biography EditFaniello discovered his passion for music at an early age His teacher advised him to take vocal lessons However Faniello was also interested in playing football In 1997 he played for one year in Turin citation needed When he was sixteen however he chose to make music his profession and returned to Malta In the meantime he has released three successful citation needed albums and several singles Although he has seen the most success in Malta his singles and albums have been released in many other European countries citation needed He scored a Top 10 hit with The Whistle Hit in Sweden in 2004 followed by another small chart hit Bye Baby Bye Bye in Sweden in 2005 citation needed Faniello is mainly known for light Europop music but his willingness to experiment outside of conventional song structures including forays into harsh noise have been met with critical acclaim citation needed Faniello s management is located in Germany and a lot of his songs were written or co written by German songwriters citation needed In January 2015 Faniello admitted to be recovering from a drug problem 2 For 2018 a new single LIFE GOES ON is scheduled and end of march his new album sources CAP Sounds www cap sounds de Eurovision EditHe participated in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2001 and placed ninth He also participated several times in the Maltese pre selection for the Eurovision Song Contest see below for additional information In 2006 he once again represented Malta in the Eurovision Song contest and was placed 24th in the Grand Final Faniello participated many times in the Maltese pre selections for the Eurovision Song Contest 1998 More Than Just a Game 2nd place out of 20 contestants 1999 Thankful for Your Love 8th place out of 16 contestants 2000 Change of Heart 2nd place out of 16 contestants 2001 Another Summer Night 1st place out of 16 contestants Placed 9th in the Eurovision 2004 Did I Ever Tell You 3rd place out of 16 contestants 2005 Don t Tell It 12th place out of 22 contestants 2006 I Do 1st place out of 18 contestants Placed 24th in the Eurovision 2011 No Surrender 4th out of 24 contestants 2012 I Will Fight For You 6th out of 24 contestants 2014 Just No Place Like Home eliminated in the semifinal 2023 Try to Be Better 8th place out of 16 contestants The songs Change Of Heart and Another Summer Night were later included on his debut album When I m Dreaming The songs Did I Ever Tell You and Don t Tell It were released on his 2005 album Believe The first time he won the pre selections with the song Another Summer Night He represented Malta at the Eurovision Song Contest 2001 in Copenhagen Denmark and managed to achieve 9th place This was the start of his international career Discography EditAlbums Edit 2001 While I m Dreaming 1 Malta citation needed 2004 When We Danced 1 Malta citation needed 2005 Believe 1 Malta citation needed 2007 Hits amp Clips 1Malta citation needed 2011 No Surrender 2018 UnexpectedSingles Edit 2001 Another Summer Night 2001 My Girl 2002 Show Me Now 2002 Let Me be Your Lover 2002 Just 4 Christmas 2004 When We Danced 2004 I m in Love The Whistle Song 1 Malta 7 Sweden 15 weeks Top 20 11 Finland Top 20 Belgium 2005 Love on the Radio 2006 I Do 2006 Believe 2007 Love Me or Leave Me 2007 I Need to Know 2010 I No Can Do cover version of Cari Jodoh by Wali Band 2010 My Heart is Asking You cover version of Baik Baik Sayang by Wali Band 2011 No Surrender 2011 Know Me Better Written by Warren Bacci Michael Johansson and Johan Beyerholm 2012 The Hardest Thing Written by Wayne Hector Elliot Kennedy amp Gary Barlow 2013 Ahfirli Jekk Trid Written by Dominic Minik and Rita Pace Winner of the Konkors Kanzunetta Indipendenza 2013 2014 Just no place like home 2015 Walking Away 2015 Fit Tarf Tat Triq 2018 Life Goes On 2018 Unexpected 2019 Dawl Għajnejja References Edit Fabrizio Faniello to represent Malta in Eurovision Song Contest 2006 Archived March 16 2009 at the Wayback Machine Singer Fabrizio Faniello recovering from drug problem External links EditArtist official facebook website Fabrizio Management amp Booking Site Malta Song for Europe official website Eurovision Song Contest official website EurovisionMalta com Fabrizio Faniello in SpainAwards and achievementsPreceded byClaudette Pacewith Desire Malta in the Eurovision Song Contest2001 Succeeded byIra Loscowith 7th Wonder Preceded byChiara Siracusawith Angel Malta in the Eurovision Song Contest2006 Succeeded byOlivia Lewiswith Vertigo Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Fabrizio Faniello amp oldid 1145521936, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
