## Mengoni Marco: Profile and Recent Updates
**Personal Information**
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Marco Mengoni |
| Date of Birth | December 25, 1988 |
| Birthplace | Ronciglione, Italy |
| Occupation | Singer, Songwriter |
| Genre | Pop, Soul |
**Social Media**
| Platform | Username |
|---|---|
| Instagram |
mengonimarcoofficial |
| Twitter |
mengonimarco |
| Facebook |
mengonimarcoofficial |
| YouTube |
marcomengoniVEVO |
**Recent Projects**
**2023**
* Release of new single "Siamo tutti là fuori"
* Announcement of upcoming album "Materia (Terra)"
**2022**
* Release of hit single "Ma stasera"
* Co-host of the Sanremo Music Festival alongside Amadeus
* Release of album "Materia (Materia)"
**2021**
* Release of album "Materia (Pelle)"
* Performance at the 79th Venice Film Festival
* Launch of the "Materia" project, a multi-media experience exploring different elements
**Awards and Honors**
* Multiple Sanremo Music Festival wins, including:
* Winner (2013) with the song "L'essenziale"
* Winner (2014) with the song "Guerriero"
* MTV Europe Music Award for Best Italian Act (2013)
* Wind Music Award for Artist of the Year (2015, 2016)
**Personal Life**
* Mengoni is known for his advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights and anti-bullying campaigns.
* He has been in a relationship with musician Francesco Renga since 2015.
**Additional Information**
* Mengoni rose to fame after winning the third season of the Italian talent show X Factor in 2009.
* His debut album "Solo 2.0" was certified platinum in Italy.
* Mengoni has represented Italy in the Eurovision Song Contest twice: in 2013 with the song "L'essenziale" (7th place) and in 2021 with the song "In un giorno qualunque" (4th place).