Veronica Berti is an Italian actress, producer, philanthropist and wife of famous singer Andrea Bocelli.
She is famous for her role in the cult TV series,Excellent performance‘In the music documentary “Andrea Bocelli Live in Concert in Florence.”
She also serves as Bocelli’s agent and vice-chairman of his foundation, which supports various humanitarian causes around the world.
Despite the 25-year age difference between her and her husband, they have a very harmonious relationship. She is also the stepmother of Bocelli’s daughter and two sons from his previous marriage.
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- Full name: Veronica Berti Bocelli
- Date of Birth: 1984
- Age: 40
- Gender: Female
- Birthplace: Ancona, Italy
- Nationality: Italian
- Occupation: Actor, producer, philanthropist
- Height: 5 feet 6 inches (168 cm)
- Parents: Ivano Berti and Elena Brunelli
- Brothers and sisters: None
- Spouse: Andrea Bocelli (married in 2014)
- Children: Virginia Bocelli (daughter), Amos Bocelli and Matteo Bocelli (stepsons)
- Marital status: Married
- Net worth: $10 million
Early life and education
Veronica Berti was born in Ancona, Italy in 1984 to Ivano Berti and Elena Brunelli.
She grew up in her hometown and developed an interest in art and music at an early age. She attended a local high school and majored in science.
She then studied at the Faculty of Arts and Philosophy at the University of Macerata, graduating with honors in Performing Arts and Music Management. She is now 40 years old.
Personal life
In 2002, Veronica Berti, who was only 18 years old, met Andrea Bocelli at a party. He was 43 years old at the time.
Bocelli, who had been blind since the age of 12, was impressed by her voice and personality. He sent a friend to invite her to his table, and the two began to talk. They fell in love at first sight.
That same year, Bocelli divorced his first wife, Enrica Cenzatti, and began dating Berti. The two dated for 12 years and were married in a private ceremony at the Sanctuary of Montenero in Livorno, Italy on March 21, 2014. The wedding date coincided with the second birthday of their daughter, Virginia, who was born on March 21, 2012.
Berti is the stepmother of Bocelli’s two sons, Amos and Matteo, from his first marriage. She has a good relationship with Bocelli’s first wife and sons. She said Bocelli is a very smart, calm and tolerant person who teaches her something every day.
Profession
Veronica Berti began her career as a model and actress. She has appeared in various television shows and documentaries such as “The Alan Titchmarsh Show, Celebrity Fight Night Italy‘, and “A wonderful show.”
She also appeared in the documentaryAndrea Bocelli Live in Florence‘, which shows a concert her husband gave in 2016 in Piazza della Signoria.
She also became Bocelli’s manager, helping him with his musical projects and tours. She also serves as vice president of the Andrea Bocelli Foundation, a charitable organization that supports education, health and empowerment projects for disadvantaged and disabled people.
She and her husband have launched several projects in collaboration with other foundations, such as “Voice of Haiti”aims to empower children on the island of Haiti through music and “Mobile Clinic Project Providing medical assistance to remote areas.
She also participates in fundraising and advocacy for causes such as cancer research, environmental protection, and social justice.
Awards
Veronica Berti has not received any major awards for her work, but she has been recognized for her contributions to her husband’s career and foundation.
She has accompanied him to many award ceremonies, where he has won numerous honors such as the Telegatto Award, the Golden Globe, the Grammy Award, and the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
She has also received awards on her husband’s behalf, such as the Billboard Latin Music Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014.
On September 1, 2019, she was awarded the “Premio Kinéo Green & Blue Project” award at the 76th Venice International Film Festival for promoting civilization and respect for the planet through global educational projects.
Social Media
- Twitter: @Veronica_Berti_
- Instagram: @veronicabertiofficial
Filmography
- The Alan Titchmarsh Show
- Excellent performance
- Andrea Bocelli Live in Florence
- Celebrity Fight Night Italy
- Andrea Bocelli: Sì – Behind the scenes (Part 5)
- “Felicita” – “La Stagione Dell’amore E Della Solidarietà”
- Journey: A Special with the Music of Andrea Bocelli
net worth
According to some sources, Veronica Berti’s net worth is estimated to be $3 million.
Her main sources of income are television work and being the vice president of the foundation.