Musicians and Entertainers

Espen Lind Biography

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Kate Ryan Biography

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Irene Grandi Biography

Irene Grandi is an Italian songwriter and singer, she was born and raised in Florence, Italy. During her career, she has sung in Spanish and has performed duets in German, Indian, French, and African languages, selling around 5 million records and also earning 9 top-ten albums and 6 top-ten singles of which one number-one on the Italian music charts.

10 Quick Facts About Irene Grandi

1. Name: Irene Grandi
2. Age: 52 years as of 2021
3. Birthday: 6 December
4. Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
5. Height: 5 feet 5 inches (1.66m)
6. Nationality: Italian
7. Occupation: Songwriter and singer
8. Marital Status: Married
9. Salary: To Be Updated
10. Net worth: To Be Updated

Irene Grandi Age

Irene is 52 years as of 2021, she was born on 6 December 1969, in Florence, Italy. She celebrates her birthday on 6 December every year and her birth sign is Sagittarius.

Irene Grandi Height 

Irene stands at a height of 5 feet 5 inches (1.66m).

Irene Grandi Weight

Irene has a weight of 54kg (119lbs).

Irene Grandi Parents

Irene was born and raised by her parents in Florence, Italy. Our efforts to find out more about her family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of Irene’s parents is still unclear. It is also not known if she has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.

Irene Grandi Husband

Irene has been married twice. She was first married to Alessandro Carotti. The couple married in 2003 in Las Vegas. They however separated and divorced six years later. She is married to Lorenzo Doni, a lawyer, and a golfer. The couple married on July 2, 2018, in the church of San Pietro in Narbolia, in the province of Oristano, Italy. The pair selected the island as the wedding venue because they found it a significant place for their love story.

Irene Grandi Net Worth

Irene’s net worth is publicly not available. Her primary source of income is her career as a Television Personality. Through her various sources of income, we believe that Irene has been able to accumulate a good net worth but prefers to keep it private. We will update this section once this information is available.

Irene Grandi Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Irene Grandi.

Irene Grandi Wiki

• Full Names: Irene Grandi
• Popular As: Irene Grandi
• Gender: Female
• Occupation / Profession: Singer and Songwriter
• Nationality: Italian
• Race / Ethnicity: White
• Religion: Not Known
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

Irene Grandi Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 51 years
• Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
• Date of Birth: 6 December 1969
• Place of Birth: Florence, Italy
• Birthday: 6 December

Irene Grandi Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: 35-25-35 inches
• Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 5 inches
• Weight: 54kg
• Eye Color: Blue
• Hair Color: Brown
• Shoe Size: 7 (US)
• Dress Size: Not Available
• Breast Size: 35 in / 91 cm
• Waist Size: 25 in / 64 cm
• Hip Size: 35 in / 91 cm

Irene Grandi Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Not Known
• Mother: Not Known
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
• Marital Status: Married
•  Husband/Spouse: Married to Lorenzo Doni
•  Dating / Boyfriend: Not Applicable
• Children: Not Available

Irene Grandi Net Worth and Salary

• Net Worth: Under Review
• Salary: Under Review
• Source of Income: Songwriter and Singer

Irene Grandi Music Work

She made her debut in the category New Proposed with “Fuori” at the Sanremo Music Festival in 1994, which was later won by Andrea Bocelli, who also made her debut the same year. Her first album, Irene Grandi, featured songs written with Eros Ramazzotti (“Sposati subito”) and Jovanotti (“T.V.B.”). Her second album was released in 1995, In Vacanza da una vita.

It included songs like “In Vacanza da una vita” and “Bum bum.” Per Fortuna purtroppo, Verde Rosso e blu, Kose da Grandi, and Indelebile followed up on those albums among others. She took second place in the Sanremo Music Festival in 2000, with a song composed, with Vasco Rossi. She performed lead vocals on the song “Hot,” the closing track on the 2003 album Strong Currents by French artist Hector Zazou.

She made her debut in 2004 at the Festivalbar with Marco Maccarini as a television presenter. As a participant she participated in the Sanremo Music Festival’s 60th edition in 2010 with her song “La Cometa di Halley” and again in 2015 with “Un vento senza nome” She has performed with the album “Finalmente io” at Sanremo Music Festival 2020.

Irene Albums

• 1994 Irene Grandi
• 1994 Irene Grandi (German Edition)
• 1995 In vacanza da una vita
• 1997 Per fortuna purtroppo
• 1998 Irene Grandi (Spanish Version)
• 1999 Verde rosso e blu
• 2000 Verde rosso e blu (Special San Remo 2000)
• 2001 Irek
• 2002 Kose da Grandi (CD-ROM)
• 2003 Prima di partire
• 2004 Irene Grandi live ’03 (CD live)
• 2005 Indelebile
• 2005 Irene Grandi LIVE (DVD Live)
• 2007 IreneGrandi.HITS
• 2008 Canzoni di Natale
• 2010 Alle porte del sogno
• 2012 Irene Grandi & Stefano Bollani
• 2015 Un vento senza nome

Grandi Songs

• 1993 – Un motivo maledetto
• 1994 – Fuori
• 1994 – Fuori (radio edit)
• 1994 – Weil du unders bist
• 1994 – Sposati subito
• 1994 – Tvb
• 1994 – Vai, vai, vai
• 1994 – Cose da grandi
• 1995 – Bum Bum
• 1995 – In vacanza da una vita
• 1995 – Dolcissimo amore
• 1996 – Fai come me
• 1997 – Che vita è
• 1998 – Otto e mezzo
• 1998 – Que vida es
• 1998 – Primitiva
• 1999 – Eccezionale
• 1999 – Verde, rosso e blu
• 2000 – La tua ragazza sempre
• 2000 – Francesco
• 2001 – Per fare l’amore
• 2001 – Sconvolto così
• 2003 – Prima di partire per un lungo viaggio
• 2003 – Buon compleanno
• 2005 – Lasciala andare
• 2005 – Non resisto
• 2007 – Bruci la città
• 2008 – Sono come tu mi vuoi
• 2008 – Bianco Natale
• 2009 – Qualche piccolo ti amo
• 2010 – La cometa di Halley
• 2010 – Alle porte del sogno
• 2015 – Un vento senza nome
• 2015 – Casomai

Sono come tu mi vuoi (They’re like you want me)

Come Tu Mi Vuoi (You Need Love)” is her first single release from her seventh studio album Gli Occhi Grandi Della Luna released on 1 June 2004. The track was originally written in English (and was the lead track on the promotional CD), but the Italian version on the physical CD release was released as the lead track. Sam Watters, the man behind some of the biggest hits Anastacia wrote and recorded together with Louis Biancaniello. The pair said the “Italian version of Anastacia” was Alexia.

Irene Bum Bum

Frequently Asked Questions About Irene Grandi

Who is Irene?

Irene is an Italian songwriter and singer, she was born and raised in Florence, Italy. During her career, she has sung in Spanish and has performed duets in German, Indian, French, and African languages, selling around 5 million records and also earning 9 top-ten albums and 6 top-ten singles of which one number-one on the Italian music charts.

How old is Irene?

Irene is an Italian national born on 6 December 1969, in Florence, Italy.

How tall is Irene?

Irene stands at a height of 1.66m

Is Irene married?

Yes, she is married to Lorenzo Doni, a lawyer, and a golfer. The couple married on July 2, 2018, in the church of San Pietro in Narbolia, in the province of Oristano, Italy.

How much is Irene worth?

She has not yet revealed her net worth. We will update this section when we get and verify information about the wealth and properties under his name.

Where does Irene live?

Because of security reasons, she has not shared her precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of her house.

Is Grandi dead or alive?

She is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.

Irene Grandi Contacts

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• Twitter
• Facebook
• Youtube
• Tiktok
• Website

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Hayley Westenra Biography

Hayley Dee Westenra, popularly known by her stage name Hayley Westenra, is a renowned New Zealand classical crossover singer and songwriter who was born and brought up in Christchurch, New Zealand. Her first internationally released album, Pure, reached number one on the UK classical charts in 2003 and has sold more than two million copies worldwide, making it one of the fastest-selling albums in her country’s history. Westenra is one of the youngest UNICEF Ambassadors to date. She has sung in English, Māori, Irish, Welsh, Spanish, Italian, German, French, Portuguese, Latin, Japanese, Standard Mandarin Chinese, Catalan, and Taiwanese Hokkien.

10 Quick Facts Hayley Westenra

• Name: Hayley Dee Westenra
• Age: 34 years
• Birthday: April 10
• Zodiac Sign: Aries
• Height: 5 feet 6 inches (167 cm)
• Nationality: New Zealander
• Occupation: Singer and songwriter
• Marital Status: Married
• Salary: To be updated
• Net worth: $1 million and $5 million

Hayley Westenra Age

Westenra is 34 years old as of 2021, she was born Hayley Dee Westenra on April 10, 1987, in Christchurch, New Zealand. She celebrates her birthday on April 10, every year, and her birth sign is Aries.

Hayley Westenra Height And Weight

Westenra stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches (167 cm). She also weighs 59 kg (130 Ibs). Known for her beautiful smile and charming personality, Westenra has brown eyes and her hair color is light brown. Her gorgeous eye color is one of her most striking features.

Hayley Westenra Education

Westenra is a highly educated and qualified person. She started performing at age six in the Christmas play at her school, Fendalton Open Air School. After the show, a teacher said she was “pitch-perfect” and encouraged Westenra to learn how to play a musical instrument; soon after she learned to read music and play the violin, piano, guitar, and recorder.

Westenra then started voice lessons and discovered a passion for musical theatre. By age 11, she had performed more than 40 times on stage but was often given male parts. She attended Cobham Intermediate School in 1998 and 1999, where a performing arts building was later named in her honor.

Hayley Westenra Family

Hayley Westenra Parents And Siblings

Her parents are Gerald Westenra (father) and Jill Westenra (mother). She has two siblings Sophie and Isaac. Hayley’s grandmother Shirley Ireland was a singer, and her grandfather was a pianist who also played the piano accordion.

Hayley Westenra Husband

Westenra married French-born Arnaud Sabard in 2013. They have since separated. She has been married to Chris Gaelan McFarland since 2019. Westenra has done a very good job of maintaining her personal and professional life. She is a good wife. Till now no rumors about their divorce have emerged.

Hayley Westenra Net Worth

Westenra has an estimated net worth of $1 million and $5 million as of 2022. This includes her assets, money, and income. Her primary source of income is her career as a singer and songwriter. Through her various sources of income, Westenra has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Hayley Westenra Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Westenra.

Hayley Westenra Wiki

• Full Names: Hayley Dee Westenra.
• Popular As: Hayley Westenra.
• Gender: Female.
• Occupation / Profession: Singer & Songwriter.
• Nationality: New Zealand.
• Race / Ethnicity: Pending Update.
• Religion: Christian.
• Sexual Orientation: Straight.

Hayley Westenra Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 34 Years Old.
• Zodiac Sign: Aries.
• Date of Birth: April 10, 1987.
• Place of Birth: Christchurch, New Zealand.
• Birthday: April 10th.

Hayley Westenra Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: Pending Update.
• Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 6 inches (167 cm).
• Weight: 59 kg (130 Ibs).
• Eye Color: Brown.
• Hair Color: Light Brown.
• Shoe Size: Pending Update.
• Dress Size: Pending Update.
• Breast Size: Pending Update.
• Waist Size: Pending Update.
• Hip Size: Pending Update.

Hayley Westenra Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Gerald Westenra.
• Mother: Jill Westenra.
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Sophie & Isaac.
• Marital Status: Married.
• Husband/Spouse: Married to Chris Gaelan McFarland.
• Dating / Boyfriend: Not Applicable.
• Children: Sons (Not Known) Daughter(s) (Not Known).

Hayley Westenra Net Worth and Salary

• Net Worth: $1.5 million dollars as of 2022.
• Salary: Under Review.
• Source of Income: Music.

Hayley Westenra Career

At the age of 12, she entered a professional recording studio to record Walking in the Air, a demo album originally created for friends and family. After finishing her album, Westenra and her sister Sophie busked in Christchurch, giving away a few of the original 70 albums (at the behest of passersby) and selling some of the latter 1000.

Westenra appeared on Canterbury Television. Gray Bartlett, the director of a concert promotion company, saw the show and became interested in working with Westenra. Shortly after, she was offered a recording deal with Universal Records New Zealand.

Westenra released a self-titled album, Hayley Westenra, of show tunes and light classical songs, as well as My Gift to You, a CD of Christmas music. Following the success of her albums, she was offered and later received lessons from Dame Malvina Major.

Hayley Westenra Pure

In 2003 Westenra’s signed a contract with Decca Records and recorded Pure, a CD of classical, light pop, and traditional Māori songs. ‘Pure’ became the fastest-selling international debut album in the history of the UK classical chart, with 19,068 copies purchased in its first week alone, quickly reached No. 1 on the British charts, and entered the UK Pop Chart at #8.

In New Zealand, Pure has been certified 12 times platinum, making her the best-selling artist, regardless of genre, in the country’s history.

In 2004 Westenra recorded the end-title song for Disney’s movie Mulan II. They also featured her in the national Radio Disney music education tour for middle-school students.

Later that year, she was featured in the song “Bridal Ballad” recorded for the movie The Merchant of Venice. In 2004 Westenra won Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards winner of “Highest Selling New Zealand Album” and “International Achievement Award”.

On February 20, 2004, Prime Minister Helen Clark awarded her for being the first New Zealand artist to receive the tenfold platinum status in the New Zealand market, where she held the number one artist position for 18 weeks.

Hayley Westenra Odyssey

On October 18, 2005, her new album, Odyssey, was released in the United States. It was a mix of classical, pop, Celtic, and new-age music, she co-wrote and arranged some of the tracks on the album On 10th April 2006, a new version of ‘Odyssey’ containing several recordings, not on the original album was released in the United Kingdom.

In 2005 she was featured on the motion picture soundtrack for The New World with the song “Listen to the Wind”. On September 5, 2006, Westenra was named as one of the ten outstanding young people in the world by the Junior Chamber International, becoming the first New Zealander so honored.

Hayley Westenra Celtic Woman

Westenra joined Celtic Woman in August 2006 and was featured on their second major DVD/CD album, Celtic Woman: A New Journey, which was released 30 January 2007 and immediately hit the Billboard Top 200 music chart at #4.

Westenra toured with the group in the United States in 2007, with scheduled appearances in 88 venues across the country; the tour ended in June. During this time, she alternated with Méav Ní Mhaolchatha, who had recently returned from maternity leave, to maintain a five-member line-up.

Hayley Westenra Albums

• 2000: Walking in the Air
• 2001: My Gift to You
• 2001: Hayley Westenra

• 2003: Pure
• 2004: Live from New Zealand
• 2005: Odyssey

• 2007: Prayer
• 2007: Treasure
• 2008: Hayley Sings Japanese Songs

• 2009: Winter Magic
• 2009: Christmas Magic
• 2009: Hayley Sings Japanese Songs 2

• 2010: The Best of Pure Voice
• 2010: Celtic Woman: Songs from the Heart

• 2011: Paradiso
• 2013: Hushabye

Hayley Westenra Songs

• Across The Universe Of Time
• Amazing Grace
• Beat Of Your Heart

• Benedictus
• Dark Waltz
• Gabriel’s Message

• Heaven
• Hine E Hine
• My Heart Belongs to You

• I Dreamed A Dream
• In Trutina
• My Heart & I

• Never Say Goodbye
• Pokarekare Ana
• River Of Dreams

• Who Painted The Moon Black
• Wuthering Heights
• Gabriel’s Oboe

• Silent Night
• Now Is the Hour
• Tsubomi

• Listen to the Wind
• World in Union
• Both Sides Now

• Ave Maria
• Whispering Hope
• Pie Jesu

• E Pari Ra
• Quanta Qualia
• Never Saw Blue

• Time To Say Goodbye
• Summer Fly
• Never Say Goodbye

• Wuthering Heights
• In Trutina
• Mother Of Mine

• Here’s to You
• Peace Shall Come

Frequently Asked Questions About Hayley Westenra

Who is Hayley Westenra?

Westenra is a renowned New Zealand classical crossover singer and songwriter. Her first internationally released album, Pure, reached number one on the UK classical charts in 2003 and has sold more than two million copies worldwide, making it one of the fastest-selling albums in her country’s history.

How old is Hayley Westenra?

Westenra is a New Zealand national born on April 10, 1987, in Christchurch, New Zealand.

How tall is Hayley Westenra?

Westenra stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches (167 cm). She also weighs 59 kg (130 Ibs).

Is Hayley Westenra married?

Westenra married French-born Arnaud Sabard in 2013. They have since separated. She has been married to Chris Gaelan McFarland since 2019. Westenra has done a very good job of maintaining her personal and professional life. She is a good wife. Till now no rumors about their divorce have emerged.

How much is Hayley Westenra worth?

Westenra has a net worth of $1.5 million dollars as of 2022. This amount has been accrued from her leading roles in the entertainment industry.

How much does Hayley Westenra make?

According to our reliable sources, Westenra’s annual salary is currently under review. Nevertheless, we are keeping tabs and will update you once this information is available.

Where does Hayley Westenra live?

Because of security reasons, Westenra has not shared her precise location of residence. We will update this information if we get the location and images of her house.

Is Hayley Westenra dead or alive?

Westenra is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is Hayley Westenra Now?

Westenra is still an active participant in the creative entertainment industry. Her first internationally released album, Pure, reached number one on the UK classical charts in 2003 and has sold more than two million copies worldwide, making it one of the fastest-selling albums in her country’s history.

Hayley Westenra Contacts

• Instagram
• Twitter
• Facebook
• Youtube
• Tiktok
• Website

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