Clara (singer)
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| Background information | |
| Born | Clara Soccini 25 October 1999 |
| Origin | Travedona-Monate, Varese, Italy |
| Genres | Pop |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Works | |
| Years active | 2020–present |
| Label | Warner Music Italy |
Clara Soccini (born 25 October 1999), known professionally by the mononym Clara, is an Italian singer, songwriter, and actress. After gaining recognition for her role as Crazy J in the teen drama television series The Sea Beyond (2023–2024), she won the Sanremo Giovani song contest, gaining the opportunity to compete in the Sanremo Music Festival 2024. She also competed in the Sanremo Music Festival 2025.
Early life
Soccini grew up in Travedona-Monate, a small town near Lake Maggiore, Lombardy.[1] She was raised by her mother after her parents separated in her childhood. She has a younger brother, Filippo.[2] At the age of 16, while attending a liceo linguistico in Varese, Soccini began working as a model in Milan.[3][4]
Career
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In 2020, Soccini began her music career and was featured on the song "Io e te" by Nicola Siciliano. She subsequently released three singles: "Freak", "Ammirò", and "Bilico" in 2020 and 2021.
In early 2023, Soccini made her acting debut as Crazy J on the teen drama television series The Sea Beyond after being approached by the series' director.[2][5] Later that year, she won the Sanremo Giovani song contest with her song "Boulevard", earning her a spot in the Sanremo Music Festival 2024 where she performed "Diamanti grezzi", placing 24th.[6] Following Sanremo, Clara was featured on Icy Subzero's single "Ghetto Love", released on 31 May 2024. On 13 September 2024, she released the single "Nero gotico", ahead of the Primo tour in October 2024.[7]
In December 2024, Clara was announced as one of the participants in the Sanremo Music Festival 2025.[8] She placed 27th with the song "Febbre".[9]
Discography
- Primo (2024)
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2023–2024 | The Sea Beyond | Giulia / Crazy J | Main cast (seasons 3–4) | [2] |
| 2024 | Sanremo Music Festival 2024 | Contestant | Annual music festival | |
| 2025 | Sanremo Music Festival 2025 | Contestant | ||
| GialappaShow | Co-host | Episode: "Season 6, episode 6" |
Accolades
| Award | Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
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| Billboard Italia Women in Music | 2024 | Rising Star | Herself | Won | |
| Lunezia Award | 2023 | Musical-literaire Award | "Boulevard" | Won | |
| Sanremo Music Festival | 2024 | Enzo Janacci Award for Best Performance | "Diamanti grezzi" | Won | |
| SIAE Rome Award | 2024 | Best Video | Won | ||
| TIM Music Awards | 2023 | Multiplatinum Single | "Origami all'alba" | Won |
References
- ^ Brigo, Adelia (13 November 2023). "Clara Soccini, da Travedona Monate al palco di Sanremo Giovani 2024". VareseNews (in Italian). Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ^ a b c Dondoni, Luca (21 December 2023). "Clara dopo la vittoria a Sanremo Giovani: "Ciao mamma guarda come mi diverto, è grazie a te se vado al Festival"". La Stampa (in Italian). Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ^ Guerci, Monica (20 December 2023). "Da Varese all'Ariston: chi è Clara, la vincitrice di Sanremo Giovani 2023". Il Giorno (in Italian). Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ^ Raffaele Panizza (24 March 2023). "Clara: "Sto piena di pare!"". Vanity Fair (in Italian). Retrieved 12 January 2024.
- ^ Brigo, Adelia (1 February 2023). "Clara Soccini, da Travedona a Napoli per la serie Tv "Mare Fuori": "Un'esperienza incredibile"". VareseNews (in Italian). Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ^ Basso, Andrea (19 December 2023). "Tutte le canzoni e tutti i cantanti del Festival di Sanremo 2024". Radio Italia (in Italian). Retrieved 11 January 2024.
- ^ Ferraro, Lorenza (9 September 2024). "Clara, dopo Sanremo e l'album "Primo" arriva il nuovo singolo "Nero Gotico"". All Music Italia (in Italian). Retrieved 13 September 2024.
- ^ Laffranchi, Andrea (1 December 2024). "Sanremo 2025, i cantanti in gara: la lista dei big del Festival, da Giorgia ed Elodie a Fedez e Achille Lauro" [Sanremo 2025, the competing singers: the list of the Festival's "Bigs", from Giorgia and Elodie to Fedez and Achille Lauro]. Corriere della Sera (in Italian). Retrieved 1 December 2024.
- ^ "Sanremo 2025: vince Olly! Classifica finale e premi assegnati" [Sanremo 2025: Olly wins! Final ranking and prizes awarded] (in Italian). Radio 105. 16 February 2025. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
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