Ermal Meta is an Albanian singer, songwriter, and composer. He garnered recognition as the lead singer of the bands, Ameba 4 and La Fame di Camilla. He later pursued a solo career and has released four solo studio albums to date. In 2017, he won the MTV Europe Music Award for Best Italian Act. The following year, he won the Sanremo Music Festival and went on to represent Italy in the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest.
What is Ermal Meta Famous For?
- Former member of the band, La Fame di Camilla.
- Won the Sanremo Music Festival in 2018.
Where is Ermal Meta From?
Ermal Meta was born on 20 April 1981. His birth place is in Fier in Albania. He holds Albanian nationality. His parents are Gezim Meta and Mira Borova. He belongs to the white ethnicity and he follows Christianity. His star sign is Taurus. He grew up in Fier until he moved to Bari, Southern Italy with his family at the age of 13.
Ermal Meta Career
- Ermal Meta was interested in music from an early age. He debuted as the guitarist of the Italian band, Ameba4. The band competed in the Newcomers’ section of the Sanremo Music Festival 2006 with the song, “Rido…forse mi sbaglio”. In 2007, he joined the band, La Fame di Camilla. He became the band’s frontman, lead singer, and primary songwriter. The band released their debut album, La Fame di Camilla in 2009. The band released albums, Buio e luce and its title track competed in the Newcomers’ section of the Sanremo Music Festival in 2010. The band released another album L’attesa in 2012 before their split in 2013.
- He then wrote songs for several Italian artists. He wrote for Marco Mengoni, Emma, Chiara, Annalisa, Patty Pravo, and Lorenzo Fragola among several other artists. He has been featured in songs by several other artists. He then started a solo career. He competed in the 66th Sanremo Music Festival in 2016. He sang “Odio le favole” and finished third in the Newcomers’ section. He then released his debut solo studio album, Umano in 2017. The song “Odio le favole” was included in his debut album.
- He competed in the Sanremo Music Festival in 2017. This time he competed in the Big Artist section with the song “Vietato Morire”. The album peaked at number one in Italy. He won the Best Cover Performance Award for the cover of Domenico Modugno’s “Amara terra mia”. He placed third overall in the competition winning the “Mia Martini” Critics’ Prize.
- He released his second studio, Vietato Morire in February 2017. He collaborated with Elisa for a song. Along with Fabrizio Moro, they won the Big Artists section of the Sanremo Music Festival with the song, “Non mi avete fatto niente”. The win led them to represent Italy at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2018. He again competed in the Big Artist section of the Sanremo Music Festival in 2021 where he placed third.
Who is Ermal Meta Wife?
Ermal Meta is not married. However, he is very private about his personal life. He prefers a low profile regarding his relationship status.
What is Ermal Meta height?
Ermal Meta stands around the height of 6 feet tall. He has a body weight of around 62 kg. He has a slim body build. His eye color and hair color are dark browns.
His sexual orientation is straight.
What is Ermal Meta Net Worth?
Ermal Meta earns from his music career. Having started his musical journey with the band, Ameba4, he later joined the band La Fame di Camilla. After the band split in 2013, he wrote songs for several Italian artists eventually starting his solo career in the mid-2010s. He has released four solo studio albums. His income comes from record sales, concerts, and tours. His net worth is estimated at $1 million.
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