Dario Campeotto
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Dario Campeotto (born 1 February 1939[1]) is a Danish singer, actor, and entertainer. He was born in Frederiksberg, Copenhagen to Italian parents, Emma and Ernesto Campeotto.[2]
He started performing at the age of ten, but his breakthrough was a victory in the Dansk Melodi Grand Prix in 1961 with the song "Angelique", which went on to finish fifth in the Eurovision Song Contest.[3] Following Angelique, Dario Campeotto released a number of records, starred in theatrical play, operettes, revues, and movies.[3]
Dario Campeotto has been married twice and once lived in Italy with his former wife, actress Ghita Nørby,[4] but returned to Denmark where he is currently continuing his career. He has three children.[3]
[edit] Notes
- ^ "Dario på farten siden 1961 - Fyens Stiftstidende - Navne - Fødselsdag". Fyens.dk. http://www.fyens.dk/article/1173329:Foedselsdag--Dario-paa-farten-siden-1961. Retrieved 2010-01-03.
- ^ "Den danske film database". Danskefilm.dk. http://www.danskefilm.dk/index2.html. Retrieved 2010-01-03.
- ^ a b c "Billed-Bladet - Dario Campeotto fylder 70 år". Billedbladet.dk. 2009-02-01. http://www.billedbladet.dk/Kendte/Nyheder/2009/2/Dario%20Campeotto%20fylder%2070%20aar.aspx. Retrieved 2010-01-03.
- ^ Jeg har levet et hårdt liv. Portræt / interview: Dario Campeotto Ekstra Bladet | 31.01.1999 | Søndag | Side 20 |
| Preceded by Katy Bødtger with "Det var en yndig tid" |
Denmark in the Eurovision Song Contest 1961 with "Angelique" |
Succeeded by Ellen Winther with "Vuggevise" |
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