- Cristina Fontanelli
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Cristina Fontanelli (born in Brooklyn, New York, New Jersey) is an American actress and opera singer who has performed in Tokyo, Paris, Milan, Cairo, Dubai, Hong Kong, Istanbul and Uganda.[1]
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Early life
The Italian-American Fontanelli was born in Brooklyn, New York.[2][3] She graduated from The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, and also attended The Juilliard School.[3]
Career
Fontanelli has appeared on stage with Joan Rivers, Joe Piscopo, Pat Cooper, and her friend the television host, Joe Franklin. She has sung with Boston Pops Orchestra with Richard Hayman conducting, Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra and performed in the 2005 Presidential Inaugural Ball.[1]
She has been called a "vocal genius" by The New York Sun, was awarded the OSIA Lifetime Achievement Award in the Arts (whose previous recipients include Luciano Pavarotti), and has been named "Woman of the Year" by many Italian organizations throughout the United States.[3]
Personal life
Today Fontanelli lives in Hoboken, New Jersey.[3]
References
- ^ a b Sarah Rahman. "Hoboken singer to perform in New York". The Jersey Journal. http://www.nj.com/hobokennow/index.ssf/2009/11/hoboken_singer_to_perform_in_n.html.
- ^ Biography page at Cristina Fontanelli's official site, accessed November 26, 2010.
- ^ a b c d "Christina Fontanelli sings 'Christmas in Italy' program" The Union City Reporter, November 28, 2010, Page 20
External links
Categories:- American opera singers
- American female singers
- Living people
- American opera singer stubs
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