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]

Notes

  1. ↑ "Dario på farten siden 1961 - Fyens Stiftstidende - Navne - Fødselsdag". Fyens.dk. Retrieved 2010-01-03. 
  2. ↑ "Den danske film database". Danskefilm.dk. Retrieved 2010-01-03. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Billed-Bladet - Dario Campeotto fylder 70 år". Billedbladet.dk. 2009-02-01. Retrieved 2010-01-03. 
  4. ↑ 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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