Petit, this is the name of one of the six finalists of Amici 23. The singer, part of coach Rudy Zerby's team, is one of the contestants most loved by the audience, and tonight will try to lift the coveted trophy. Facing him, among others, is his girlfriend Marisol, whom he met on Maria De Filippi's program and who is also a finalist in the competition.
Petit, who he is
Born in Rome in 2005, Petit - real name Salvatore Moccia -, is 19 years old. Son of a French mother and a Neapolitan father, he is also the nephew of the theatrical and film actress Nadia Rinaldi, as well as cousin of the actor Riccardo Mandolini, who played the role of Damiano in the Netflix series "Baby". His artistic name comes precisely from his mother's French origins. At just 13 years old he started writing songs, while at 15 he bought his first microphone. Among other curiosities about his life, having played as a midfielder in the Avellino's Giovanissimi Regionali Under 14 team.
The experience at Amici
Upon arriving at "Amici", Petit was introduced by Maria De Filippi with these words: «18 years old, from Rome, mother of French origins and Neapolitan father. When he sings, he enters another world, one that he likes and that makes him feel confident about himself. He doesn't cry often, the last time was when his grandmother died. He doesn't get angry easily and the most beautiful moment of his life is when he finishes a piece because he feels alive. He started writing at 13 years old, but bought his first microphone at 15». After these words, the Roman singer performed with his single "Brooklyn", before being invited by Rudy Zerby to sing the cover of "Tutto il resto è noia" by Franco Califano. Just like it had already happened to Lil Jolie, Petit was precisely chosen by Zerbi, who decided to give him a spot on the show. From there began his climb to success. After winning with Spacehippiez and Ezio, in fact, the 18-year-old had the opportunity to work with the multi-platinum producers Takagi and Ketra, thus recording his second original song "Che fai". A great satisfaction, to which was also added another milestone. After performing in the penultimate episode with "Come nelle nuvole", a historic song by Vasco Rossi, in addition to winning third place in the cover ranking, he also received compliments from the singer through his Instagram stories. Within the program, Petit released four songs: "Che Fai", "Guagliò", "Tornerai" and "Mammamì". On May 17, his first EP will also be released, which will bear his name.
The relationship with Marisol
It was precisely at Amici where Petit found love. In Maria De Filippi's program, the Roman singer indeed met Marisol, with whom he decided to start a relationship, the third in this season of the talent show. After months of cohabitation, a few weeks ago there was also the first love declaration from the singer: «Even if I'm mad at you, I can't handle it. But why do we have to argue? What's the point? It makes me feel terrible. I love you Mari, so much. I don't want to lose you».
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