Who is Nino D'Angelo?

Nino D'Angelo is an Italian singer-songwriter and actor who was born on June 21, 1957 in San Pietro a Patierno as Gesualdo Antonio Cuccurullo. He is famous for his romantic ballads and folk music. He started his career as a singer in 1977 with the release of his first album ""A storia mia"". He is one of the most popular singers in Italy and has released many successful albums throughout his career.

Early Life

D'Angelo was born into a family of musicians. His father was a mandolin player and his mother was a singer. From an early age, he was exposed to traditional Neapolitan music which later influenced his own musical style. He began playing the piano when he was 8 years old and then went on to study guitar, bass, drums, and mandolin.

Career

D'Angelo began his professional career in 1977 with the release of his first album ""A storia mia"". The album was a success and catapulted him to fame in Italy. Since then, he has released numerous albums and singles throughout his career. Some of his most popular songs include ""Senza Giacca e Cravatta"", ""Vai Mo', ""Je So Pazzo"", and ""Napule è"". In addition to music, he has also starred in several films including ""O Re"", ""Un Sacco Bello"", ""Il Camorrista"", and ""Femmine contro Maschi"".

Awards & Achievements

In 2002, he won the prestigious Nastro d'Argento award for Best Actor for his role in the film ""Il Camorrista"". He has also won several awards from the Italian Music Awards including Best Artist in 2003, Best Album in 2005, and Best Song in 2006.

Personal Life

D'Angelo married Rosanna Cappiello in 2001 and they have three children together. He currently resides in Naples with his family. He is an avid football fan and supports Napoli, his hometown team. He is also active in charity work, especially for disadvantaged children.