Dario Campeotto

Dario Campeotto (born 1 February 1939^[1]) is a Danish singer, actor, and entertainer. He was born in Frederiksberg, Copenhagen to Italian parents, Emma and Ernesto Campeotto.^[2]

He started performing at the age of ten, but his breakthrough was a victory in the Dansk Melodi Grand Prix in 1961 with the song "Angelique", which went on to finish fifth in the Eurovision Song Contest.^[3] Following Angelique, Dario Campeotto released a number of records, starred in theatrical play, operettes, revues, and movies.^[3]

Dario Campeotto has been married twice and once lived in Italy with his former wife, actress Ghita Nørby,^[4] but returned to Denmark where he is currently continuing his career. He has three children.^[3]

Notes

1. ^ "Dario på farten siden 1961 - Fyens Stiftstidende - Navne - Fødselsdag". Fyens.dk. http://www.fyens.dk/article/1173329:Foedselsdag--Dario-paa-farten-siden-1961. Retrieved 2010-01-03. 
2. ^ "Den danske film database". Danskefilm.dk. http://www.danskefilm.dk/index2.html. Retrieved 2010-01-03. 
3. ^ ^{a b c} "Billed-Bladet - Dario Campeotto fylder 70 år". Billedbladet.dk. 2009-02-01. http://www.billedbladet.dk/Kendte/Nyheder/2009/2/Dario%20Campeotto%20fylder%2070%20aar.aspx. Retrieved 2010-01-03. 
4. ^ Jeg har levet et hårdt liv. Portræt / interview: Dario Campeotto Ekstra Bladet | 31.01.1999 | Søndag | Side 20 |

Preceded by Katy Bødtger with "Det var en yndig tid"

Denmark in the Eurovision Song Contest 1961 with "Angelique"

Succeeded by Ellen Winther with "Vuggevise"

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