Johnny Dorelli

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Johnny Dorelli, byname of Giorgio Guidi (bron February 20, 1937) is an Italian actor, singer and showman.

Born in Meda, he debuted as singer in the late 1950s for CGD label. In 1958 he won the Sanremo Festival in duo with Domenico Modugno, with the songs "Nel blu dipinto di blu" ("Volare") and "Piove" ("Ciao ciao bambina"). "L'immensità" of 1967 is also a Dorelli's success at Sanremo.

After a period of absence, he returned to success in the 1980s. In 1983 he played St. Philip Neri in Luigi Magni's TV Series State buoni se potete. His greatest success was the theatrical spectacle Aggiungi un posto a tavola, which was also performed in England.

Dorelli's latest feature film role is in Pupi Avati's Ma quando arrivano le ragazze (2004).

After a marriage to Catherine Spaak, he is currently married with Gloria Guida, a former actress.