Paolo Belli (born 21 March 1962, in

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) is an Italian singer and television presenter.

Biography

Singer since 1984, first with

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and then as a solo artist, Paolo Belli is best known for his co-host, with his ''Big Band'', of the Italian version of the international reality show ''

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'', hosted by Milly Carlucci and aired on Rai 1 with the name of '' Ballando con le Stelle'' from September 2005. In 2012, Belli hosted from 24 March to 7 April, with

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and Milly Carlucci, the race of champions named '' Ballando con te'' with past champions of the past editions of '' Ballando con le Stelle''. In 2013, Paolo Belli along with Arianna Ciampoli and

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, hosted the Italian version of ''Telethon'' aired on Rai 1. In 2014 Paolo Belli hosted the new edition, aired on Rai 2, of '' Telethon'' with Amadeus, Arianna Ciampoli,

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and

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. The professional couple Carlucci-Belli hosted many street events of ''Ballando'' and two editions of ''Telethon'' (in 2002 with Walter Santillo and Antonio Lubrano as co-host, in 2007 with

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as co-host) aired by Rai 1. In 2016 he was part of the Italian jury at the

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. In 2020 he sings ''Come gira il mondo'' in duet with its author

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Discography

Con i ''Ladri di Biciclette''

*1989 – ''

'' *1991 – '' Figli di un DO minore''

Da solista

*1993 – '' Paolo Belli & Rhythm Machine'' *1994 – '' Solo'' *1997 – '' Negro'' *1999 – '' A me mi piace... lo swing'' – live *2000 – ''

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'' *2001 – '' Belli... e pupe'' *2003 – '' I+Belli di... Paolo'' *2003 – '' Sorridi... e va avanti'' *2005 – '' Belli... in smoking'' *2006 – ''

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'' *2009 – '' 20 anni'' *2011 – ''

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'' *2013 – '' Sangue Blues''

Singles

*1989 – ''Ladri di Biciclette'' *1989 – ''Dr Jazz e Mr.Funk'' *1990 – ''

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'' con

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*2007 – '' Juve (storia di un grande amore)'' *2008 – ''Io sono un gigolò'' *2009 – '' L'opportunità'' con

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ed Youssou N'Dour *2009 – ''Una piccola bestia di razza di cane'' *2011 – ''Storie con il Trio Medusa'' *2011 – ''Faccio festa'' – Official theme song of the program of

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*2020 - ''Come gira il mondo'' in duet with its author

References

External links

* 1962 births Living people Italian television personalities Italian male singers {{Italy-tv-bio-stub