Laura Pausini is an Italian singer and songwriter who rose to fame in 1993 with her debut single, La Solitudine, which won the new artist category of the 43rd Sanremo Music Festival.
This win launched her into the international music scene, leading to a career that has spanned more than three decades.
Known for his powerful voice and emotional performances, Pausini has become a prominent figure in pop and Latin music.
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- Full name: Laura Alice Rossella Pausini
- Date of birth: May 16, 1974
- Age: 50 years old
- Gender: Female
- Place of birth: Faenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
- Nationality: Italian
- Profession: Singer, musician, television personality
- Height: Not applicable
- Parents: Fabrizio Pausini (father), Gianna Ballardini (mother)
- Siblings: One sister, Silvia Pausini
- Spouse: Paolo Carta (partner)
- Children: Paola Carta (daughter)
- Relationship status: In love
- Religion: Roman Catholic
- Ethnicity: Italian
- Net worth: 15 million USD
Early life and education
Laura Pausini is now 50 years old. She was born on May 16, 1974 in Faenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
Her father, Fabrizio Pausini, was a pianist who played in local piano bars, and her mother, Gianna Ballardini, was a housewife.
She has a younger sister, Silvia Pausini. The family lives in Solarolo, a small town in the same region. Pausini studied at the Gaetano Ballardini Institute of Ceramics in Faenza, where she graduated with a degree in ceramics. She is of Italian ethnicity and grew up in a Roman Catholic family.
Personal life
Laura Pausini has been dating Italian musician Paolo Carta since 2005. The couple has a daughter, Paola Carta, born on February 8, 2013.
They have been together for nearly two decades, sharing personal and professional aspects of their lives.
Career
Pausini’s career began in 1993 when she won the new artist category at the 43rd Sanremo Music Festival with her debut single La solitudine.
This success led to the release of her self-titled debut album which sold over two million copies worldwide. Since then, she has released 15 studio albums, including Laura (1994), Le cose che vivi (1996), Tra te e il mare (2000) and Simili (2015).
Pausini also branched out into television, serving as a coach on various versions of The Voice and hosting the variety show Laura & Paola in 2016.
Prize
Throughout her career, Laura Pausini has received many awards, including:
- Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album for Escucha (2006)
- Latin Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Album for Samees (2016)
- Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song for Io sì (Seen) from The Life Ahead (2021)
- FIMI Icon Award for sales exceeding 70 million copies (2014)
Net worth
Laura Pausini’s net worth is estimated to be $15 million.
Her wealth mainly comes from her successful music career, which includes album sales, concerts, and royalties.
Argumentative
Over the years, Laura Pausini has faced various controversies. In 2022, she faced criticism for refusing to sing Bella Ciao during a television appearance, saying she did not want to be a political tool.
Her music videos sometimes cause debates in Italy due to their subject matter and imagery. Despite these controversies, Pausini has maintained a successful career and remains a prominent figure in the music industry.
Social Media
- Instagram: @laurapausini
- Twitter: @LauraPausini
Cinema
- Laura Pausini: Piacere di Conoscerti (2020)
Records
- Laura Pausini (1993)
- Laura (1994)
- Le cose che vivi (1996)
- La mia risposta (1998)
- Tra te e il mare (2000)
- From Inside (2002)
- Resta in Ascolto (2004)
- Io canto (2006)
- Primavera in Prediction (2008)
- Inedito (2011)
- Simili (2015)
- Laura Christmas (2016)
- Fatti Lover (2018)
- Anime Song Song (2023)
Book
- Loneliness (1993)
- Le cose che vivi (1996)
- La mia risposta (1998)
- Tra te e il mare (2000)
- From Inside (2002)
- Resta in Ascolto (2004)
- Io canto (2006)
- Primavera in Prediction (2008)
- Inedito (2011)
- Simili (2015)
- Laura Christmas (2016)
- Fatti Lover (2018)
- Anime Song Song (2023)
