Clara (singer)
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Clara Soccini |
| Born | 25 October 1999 |
| Origin | Travedona-Monate, Varese, Italy |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupation(s) |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 2020–present |
| Labels | Warner Music Italy |
Clara Soccini (born 25 October 1999), known professionally by the mononym Clara, is an Italian singer and actress. In December 2023, she won the Sanremo Giovani song contest.
Early life[edit]
Soccini grew up in Travedona-Monate, a small town near Lake Maggiore, Lombardy.[1] She was raised by her mother after her parents separated in her childhood. She has a younger brother, Filippo.[2]
At the age of 16, while attending a liceo linguistico in Varese, Soccini began working as a model in Milan.[3][4]
Career[edit]
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In 2020, Soccini began her music career and was featured on the song "Io e te" by Nicola Siciliano. She subsequently released three singles: "Freak", "Ammirò", and "Bilico" in 2020 and 2021.
In early 2023, Soccini made her acting debut as Crazy J on the teen drama television series The Sea Beyond after being approached by the series' director.[2][5] Later that year, she won the Sanremo Giovani song contest with her song "Boulevard", earning her a spot in the Sanremo Music Festival 2024 where she performed "Diamanti grezzi".[6]
Discography[edit]
Studio albums[edit]
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| ITA [7] | ||
| Primo |
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6 |
Singles[edit]
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ITA [8] | ||||
| "Freak" | 2020 | — | Non-album singles | |
| "Ammirerò" (with Kermit) |
2021 | — | ||
| "Bilico" (featuring Seife) |
— | |||
| "Il tempo delle mele" | 2022 | — | ||
| "Origami all'alba" (with Matteo Paolillo and Lolloflow) |
2023 | 4 | Primo | |
| "Cicatrice" | — | |||
| "Un milione di notti" (with Mr. Rain) |
17 |
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Pianeta di Miller | |
| "Boulevard" | — | Primo | ||
| "Diamanti grezzi" | 2024 | 12 |
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| "Ragazzi fuori" | 37 |
"—" denotes a single that did not chart or was not released.
Filmography[edit]
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–present | The Sea Beyond | Giulia / Crazy J | Main cast (season 3–present) | [2] |
| 2024 | Sanremo Music Festival 2024 | Contestant | Annual music festival |
References[edit]
- ^ Brigo, Adelia (13 November 2023). "Clara Soccini, da Travedona Monate al palco di Sanremo Giovani 2024". VareseNews (in Italian). Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ^ a b c Dondoni, Luca (21 December 2023). "Clara dopo la vittoria a Sanremo Giovani: "Ciao mamma guarda come mi diverto, è grazie a te se vado al Festival"". La Stampa (in Italian). Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ^ Guerci, Monica (20 December 2023). "Da Varese all'Ariston: chi è Clara, la vincitrice di Sanremo Giovani 2023". Il Giorno (in Italian). Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ^ Raffaele Panizza (24 March 2023). "Clara: "Sto piena di pare!"". Vanity Fair (in Italian). Retrieved 12 January 2024.
- ^ Brigo, Adelia (1 February 2023). "Clara Soccini, da Travedona a Napoli per la serie Tv "Mare Fuori": "Un'esperienza incredibile"". VareseNews (in Italian). Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ^ Basso, Andrea (19 December 2023). "Tutte le canzoni e tutti i cantanti del Festival di Sanremo 2024". Radio Italia (in Italian). Retrieved 11 January 2024.
- ^ "Album – Classifica settimanale WK 8 (dal 16.02.2024 al 22.02.2024)" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
- ^ "Clara in FIMI charts" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
- ^ a b c "Italian single certifications – Clara" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved 16 February 2024. Select "Tutti gli anni" in the "Anno" drop-down menu. Select "Clara" in the "Filtra" field. Select "Singoli" under "Sezione".
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