Noemi (singer)
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Veronica Scopelliti |
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25 January 1982 Rome, Italy |
| Genres | Pop, Soul |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, piano, keyboard, electric guitar, classical guitar |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | Sony Music |
| Website | noemiofficial.it |
Noemi (pronounced [noˈɛːmi]; born Veronica Scopelliti on 25 January 1982 in Rome) is an Italian singer-songwriter. In 2013 she became a coach in The Voice of Italy. She has sold over 735.000 records in Italy.
Noemi is the eldest daughter of Armando and Stefania; she has one sister, Arianna. At the age of 19 months she recorded a commercial for Pampers. She graduated from the University of Rome III in 2005 earning a Bachelor of Arts in Performing Arts. In 2007, Noemi took part in SanremoLab but she wasn't among the finalists.
In autumn 2008, Noemi passed the audition for the second season of X Factor, being one of four singers in the Over 25 category, mentored by Morgan. She was eliminated in the 12th episode. She participated in the recording of two compilation discs of the program: X Factor Anteprima Compilation 2009 with the song "Albachiara" (cover of Vasco Rossi) and X Factor Finale Compilation 2009 with the song "La costruzione di un amore" (cover of Ivano Fossati, also performed by Mia Martini).
At the semi-final of X Factor, Noemi presented her new single, "Briciole", released on 10 April and reached number two in the Federation of the Italian Music Industry (FIMI) chart; the single obtained a gold disc and was a summer hit in 2009. On 24 April Sony Music produced her first EP, Noemi. The EP sold over 50,000 copies, thus obtaining a gold disc. From 15 May 2009 to 29 August 2009, Noemi went on tour in Italy to promote the Noemi EP.
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