Music. Valeria Iaquinto and Raffaello Zanieri in Garibaldissima

VALERIA IAQUINTO & RAFFAELLO ZANIERI

Valeria Iaquinto

Since 2015: Artistic Director of “Cambiamo Musica! Together against violence towards women”, in collaboration with the Municipality of Pisa, Teatro Verdi of Pisa, the Municipality, University and Teatro Duse of Bologna; On the schedule for November 25, International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, at Teatro Goldoni Livorno; Artistic Director of “Marenia’s got Talent” on the coast of Pisa; Collaborator of Eliopoli Summer (Pi); Artistic Director of “La musica libera, a music festival” (Mentana, Rome); Production assistant for the show “Le difettose” directed by Serena Senigallia, personal assistant to Emanuela Grimalda in the theatrical show “Le difettose”, in the TV series “Un medico in famiglia” and in the film “Assolo” directed by Laura Morante; Since 2006: Personal Manager of Marco Martinelli (singer, Rai host, chemistry/science influencer); Since 2005: Personal assistant and collaborator of well-known artists including Grazia Di Michele, Marisa Laurito, Mango, Platinette, L’aura, Rossana Casale, Gatto Panceri, Mario Venuti, Antonino, Paola Minaccioni, Garrison, Vladimir Luxuria, Emanuela Grimalda, Paolo Vallesi, Mariella Nava, Michele Zarrillo and many others; Since 2001: Organizer and Artistic Director of the Festival of Singer-Songwriters “DisCanto” (Pisa), of the musical association “Il Pentagramma” of Pisa and the activities of “Agrifiera” of San Giuliano Terme (PI); Artistic and music management consultant for a series of national structures and brands: Locations, Resorts, Catering; Shows, theater, and television. Since 2023: General Coordinator of “Bailo Bailo Song”, the only official project on Raffaella Carrà, produced by Valeria Arzenton, with the participation of Sergio Japino, Madrid. Since 2019: Judge from the first edition of “All Together Now”, TV show with Michelle Hunziker and J-Ax in prime time on Canale 5; 2012: participation in the cast of “Un medico in famiglia 8”, directed by Elisabetta Marchetti; 2010-2012: participation with the group “Le Pagnottelle” on the TV show “Pasta, Love e Fantasia” by Marisa Laurito, “X-factor”, “Domenica In”, “Serata d’Onore” and many others; 2007-2012: Solo singer in “Show! Tutti insieme abbondantemente”, national tour theatrical show by and with Marisa Laurito, directed by Manuela Metri with the orchestra of Renzo Arbore; 2004: Solo singer for “Dos Dos”, duo of Cuban dancers and opening act for Caparezza, Sean Paul and other well-known artists; Since 1995: Vocalist, session musician, solo singer and backing vocalist on regional and national TV programs; piano bar in various Tuscan venues, solo singer and backing vocalist in various bands and musical formations. Artistic director, Music consultant, Project & Event manager, Vocal coach, with twenty years of experience.

Raffaello Zanieri, artist who appeared in various programs, including Unimattina, Momenti di gloria, Beato tra le donne, Stasera mi butto and Buona Domenica. In the past, he worked as a warehouse worker, factory worker at the age of twenty in two companies, in Sesto and Calenzano, then in 1993 he started working as an animator and singer in tourist resorts, becoming an “entrepreneur of himself”.

Certainly one of the most talented artistic suitors: like many show business men, Raffaello Zanieri’s career started in tourist resorts. After several experiences, in August 2000 he presented himself as a vocal impersonator of Ligabue on the TV show “Momenti di gloria”. He reached the final and was awarded a special recognition.

In September 2000, RAI engaged him for the program “Uno Mattina”, where he worked alongside Paola Saluzzi as a singer actor. In the summer of 2001, he was a guest as a singer-songwriter at the “Girofestival” in Terni on RAI3. His first CD titled “Raffaello” was released, containing the track “Non vivo più” and the new “Dedicami”, which Raffaello co-wrote with Luca Moriani. In June 2001, he hosted three out of the four episodes of the quiz show “Call Game” on LA7.

In March 2002, he was a correspondent in Sardinia for the show “Coriandoli” on RAI 1. During the summer of 2002, he hosted the “MISS ITALIA” selections for Tuscany.

From October to December 2002, he appeared daily with Telecom promotional videos during the show “La Vita In Diretta” on RAI 1. In November, he was a finalist on the RAI 1 show “Si si è proprio lui”, hosted by Luisa Corna. In this show, Raffaello showed to be a great impersonator, transforming his voice into that of fifteen different singers.

In March 2003, he was one of the actors in the TV series “Carabinieri 2” on CANALE 5, where he played the role of the pharmacist alongside the beautiful Manuela Arcuri.

On March 17, 2008, he participated in the cast of “Incredibile”, the talk show hosted by Veronica Maya on RAI UNO. Judge on All Together Now on Canale 5. Author and director of the theatrical show “Mamma ho perso una taglia”. Radio host on Radio Blu. For 22 years, he has been the host of “Miss Italia” for the Tuscany region.