Who is Matteo Bocelli?

Italian tenor and musician Matteo Bocelli was born in Forte dei Marmi, Italy on 8 October 1997, under the zodiac sign of Libra. Matteo’s known for two things: for being a son of famous Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli, and for being a talented tenor himself, as well as a pianist.

Education and early life

Andrea and his first wife Enrica Cenzatti raised their son Matteo in Forte dei Marmi, alongside his older brother Amos, born on 22 February 1995. Andrea and Enrica separated in 2002, and Matteo spent half of his time with his father, and the other half with his mother; he has a paternal half-sister Virginia, whose mother’s Andrea’s second wife Veronica Berti.

Matteo became interested in singing at a very early age, and was four when his father signed him up for piano lessons, however, Andrea chose not to be involved in his son’s music education, but to let his teachers do that instead.

Matteo was passionate about two things while growing up: singing and playing sports. He excelled in soccer, and also played tennis and basketball with his friends. He studied at a local high school from which he matriculated in 2016, and then continued his education at Lucca Conservatory, graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in vocal performance in 2020.

Career as a singer

Matteo’s career was officially launched on 30 July 2016, when he sang at the Teatro del Silenzio in front of 12,000 people, while two of the other performers were Sumi Jo and Leo Nucci. Also in 2016, Matteo sang at Celebrity Fight Night in Florence, Italy.

In January 2017, he performed at Palazzo Pitti, and was in March invited to perform in the US. The same year saw him do some modelling work, having posed for Guess together with famous American actress and singer Jennifer Lopez.

He toured around Europe, the US and Canada in 2018, and on 11 December 2019, he sang for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

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Most recently, in 2020, he released his single “Can You Feel the Love Tonight”.

Matteo’s self-titled YouTube channel was launched on 28 February 2019, and it’s today subscribed to by close to 150,000 people.

Matteo’s relationships

Although quite secretive when it comes to sharing the details of his love life with his fans, there are two girls whom Matteo’s (perhaps) dated, that the public knows about.

It’s widely believed that in 2019, he was in a relationship with Bella Hadid, a famous American model; the two uploaded many pictures featuring themselves together onto their social media networks in 2019 and 2020, but neither confirmed the rumors about them dating.

It’s believed that Matteo’s today in a relationship with Carolina Stramare, an Italian model who was Miss Italia in 2019; the two have been spotted spending time together on a number of occasions, but neither has confirmed that they’re in a relationship.

As of September 2022, Matteo’s either single or dating Carolina Stramare, hasn’t married and doesn’t have children.

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Interesting facts and hobbies

Matteo’s fond of running his Instagram account, and it’s currently followed by nearly 450,000 people, while he’s posted 265 pictures and videos onto the social media network.

He’s passionate about travelling, and has in the past few years been all around the world to perform; even though Matteo considers travelling one of his main hobbies, he still occasionally prefers to stay at his hometown, relax and not travel anywhere.

He loves tasting various cuisines, but Italian food’s still his favorite, mostly because of pizza and pasta.

Matteo enjoys spending his spare time at the beach, and prefers spring over summer, mostly because of the crowds.

He’s a fan of American actors Leonardo DiCaprio and Al Pacino, and some of his favorite movies include “Scarface”, “Scent of a Woman” and “Inception”.

Height, eyes and net worth

Matteo’s aged 24. His hair and eyes are brown, his height’s 6ft 3ins (1.9m) and his weight is 180lbs (82kgs).

Matteo’s net worth’s been estimated at over $40 million as of September 2022, and his father’s at more than $100 million.

Who is his father Andrea Bocelli?

Italian instrumentalist and tenor Andrea Bocelli was born in Lajatico, Italy on 22 September 1958, under the zodiac sign of Virgo. He was born partially blind, and became 100 percent blind at 12, due to a brain hemorrhage caused by a soccer accident; this didn’t stop Andrea from pursuing his dreams, and he became famous worldwide in 1994, following his victory at the 44th San Remo Music Festival.

Edi and Alessandro Bocelli raised their son Andrea in Lajatico, and it’s been revealed that the doctors advised Edi to have an abortion because of congenital glaucoma with which Andrea was eventually born, and which was behind his partial blindness. He has a younger brother Alberto.

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The family made and sold wine when Andrea was growing up, while the thing that interested Andrea the most was singing and playing instruments. He was six when he began taking piano lessons, while he then went on to play the drums, guitar and saxophone, amongst several other instruments.

Andrea was 14 when he won his first singing competition – Margherita d’Oro. Upon completing his high school education in 1980, he enrolled at the University of Pisa, from which he graduated with a Law degree in 1984; he then spent a year working as a lawyer.

He signed his first contract with Sugar Music in 1993, and in the following year released his debut album “Il Mare Calmo Della Sera”, which charted in the Italian Top Ten, and was certified platinum. His second album “Bocelli” followed in 1995, and his third “Viaggio Italiano” in the following year.

Andrea went on to perform all around the world, becoming one of the most respected living tenors; he published his autobiography “La Musica del Silenzio” on 30 November 2000, and his seventh album “Verdi” came out in the same year.

On 23 October 2015, Andrea released his 15th album “Cinema”, and his 16th album “Si” followed on 26 October 2018.

He married his first wife and Matteo’s mother Enrica Cenzatti on 27 June 1992, but their divorce was finalized in 2002. Andrea met Veronica Berti in the same year – she gave birth to their daughter Virginia on 21 March 2012, and they married on 21 March 2014.

Rick Gonzalez is an American actor and musician, possibly known best for his portrayal of Ben Gonzalez in the TV series “Reaper” and Timo Cruz in “Coach Carter”.

Early life, family, educational background

Rick Gonzalez was born on 30 June 1979, in New York City, USA. He is half Puerto Rican and half Dominican. The identities of his parents are unknown, however, it’s been revealed that they divorced when he was still young. The actor doesn’t have any siblings.

Rick was raised in Brooklyn, attending local elementary and junior high schools. He showed his interest in acting at a young age when he started performing in front of his family. He would also participate in school plays, demonstrating distinctive talent which led his teachers to believe that he would be better off in a school that concentrated on acting. Rick then applied to the High School of the Performing Arts in Manhattan (also known as Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School) and was enrolled. After matriculating in 1997, Rick started pursuing an acting career more seriously.

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Career

Career in acting

In 1997, Gonzalez appeared in an episode of the TV series “F/X: The Series” which was based on the movie with the same title, and told the story of a special effects man Rollie Tyler who assisted the NYPD in solving crimes. In 1998, he played the role of Sanchez in the made-for-television movie “Thicker Than Blood”. His career took a more serious turn in 2000, when he started appearing in films such as “Mambo Café” and “Prince of Central Park”. Concurrently, he portrayed Alfonso in an episode of “Law and Order: Special Victims Unit”, and Ramone in “Touched by an Angel”.

The young actor landed another serious role in 2002, when he was chosen to portray Rudy Bonilla in the American sports drama movie “The Rookie” which was directed by John Lee Hancock and starred Dennis Quaid, Rachel Griffiths, and Jay Hernandez. The movie centered around the story of Jim Morris who was a professional baseball pitcher playing in Major League Baseball. Rick used this opportunity to showcase his acting skills, helping him to be cast for even more roles.

During the same year, he played the role of Wyatt in the movie “Laurel Canyon”, and made brief appearances in the TV series “The Shield” and “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”. After appearing in several movies, he landed another important role in 2005 when he was cast for the role of Timo Cruz in another sports drama movie, “Coach Carter”, portraying a basketball player who was a drug dealer on the side, and left the team after refusing to sign a disadvantageous contract.

In 2007, Rick was selected for the role of Ben Gonzales in the TV comedy series “Reaper”, portraying a friend of the main character Sam, who works for the devil and steals souls for him. Ben helps him hunt for the souls, and frequently gets hurt along the way. Rick’s portrayal of Ben acquired him public recognition and determined his future career path.

From 2008 to 2011, Rick appeared in movies such as “Pride and Glory”, “Flying Lessons”, and “Apartment 143”. From 2016 to 2020, he was a series regular in the TV show “Arrow” portraying Rene Ramirez/Wild Dog who is a dishonorably discharged marine who joins Oliver’s (the main character’s) vigilante team. In 2021, Rick was chosen for the main role of Nunez in the TV series “The Lost Symbol”.

Career in music

After trying to get noticed for several years, in 2011 Rick finally got the chance to release a mixtape album entitled “The Invisible Man”, which represented his struggles in the music industry. He adopted the stage name of Realm Reality, mainly singing rap and hip hop genres. In one of his interviews, Rick mentioned that music and acting are a perfect combination, allowing him to succeed in both without having to choose one or the other. In 2012, he was heard on the song “Bully Rap” by Sean Prince.

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Personal life

Rick Gonzalez is married to Sherionne; the two met when Rick moved to California, US, tied the knot in 2003, and have been together ever since. The couple hasn’t shared details about their relationship, but judging by their social media accounts, they seem to be crazy about each other.

Little is known about Sherionne, except for the information she shares on her Instagram. She hosts the podcast “Team Tequila Talks” with Cassandra Jean Amell and Mark Strong, in which they invite tequila experts and artists to discuss pop culture, along with interesting facts about tequila.

Sherionne and Rick have a daughter together named Skylar, who was born in 2013.

Hobbies, favorite things, and interesting facts

In one of his interviews, Rick mentioned that the musician Big Pun was an influential figure for him. In particular, his album “Capital Punishment” showed him that people like him could achieve success in the industry. His favorite artists include Notorious B.I.G., Jay-Z, Nas, and Mobb Deep. The actor has a special connection with the work of Tupac Shakur – Gonzalez believes his rap music has a deep meaning rooted in strong emotions.

The actor likes horseback riding, hiking, and spending time with his family. Both Rick and Sherionne lead a healthy lifestyle, and exercise regularly to stay fit.

Appearance, clothing style

Rick Gonzalez has a darker complexion with dark hair, a short brown beard, and brown eyes. His height is 5ft 8ins (173cm) and his weight is approximately 148lbs (67kgs). He has an athletic body that he tries to maintain with exercise. He wears casual clothes when he spends time with his family, but shows up in suits at red carpet events. Rick doesn’t seem to like accessories, as he doesn’t wear them frequently.

Net worth and salary

Currently, Rick’s net worth is estimated close to $1 million, his primary source of income being his acting career; it’s unclear how much he earns annually. It’s also unknown whether he owns any real estate properties or not. The net worth of his wife Sherionne hasn’t been revealed to the public.