Damiano David: 16 facts about the Måneskin singer you need to know

Find out Damiano David's age, height and everything else about him and his career to date here.

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   1. Who is Damiano David?

   Damiano David is the lead singer of Italian rock group Måneskin. The band won Eurovison in 2021 and since then their fame has skyrocketed with many of their songs becoming international hits. Get to know the musician here. [Soeren Stache/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa/Alamy Live News]

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   2. How old is Damiano David?

   Damiano David is 22 years old. He was born in 1999 and his birthday is January 8. [@ykaaar via Instagram]

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   3. What is Damiano David’s star sign?

   Damiano David’s star sign is Capricorn. According to zodiac experts, Capricorns are ambitious, persistent and disciplined. They are also sensitive and fearless. [@ykaaar via Instagram]

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   4. How tall is Damiano David?

   Damiano David is 5 feet 9 inches tall. His height is 1.8 in metres. [@ykaaar via Instagram]

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   5. Where is Damiano David from? Is he Italian?

   Damiano David is Italian. He was born in Rome, Italy and grew up and went to school there. However, he also spent his childhood travelling around the world because his parents are flight attendants. He speaks English as well as Italian. [@ykaaar via Instagram]

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   6. How did Måneskin meet and form?

   Damiano David is the lead singer of Måneskin. He started singing when he was six years old and met his bandmates, Victoria De Angelis and Thomas Raggi at high school. The three of them decided to form a band and met Ethan Torchio after holding an open call for a drummer. [@ykaaar via Instagram]

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   7. What does Måneskin mean?

   Måneskin means ‘moonlight’ in Danish. The band decided on the name after Victoria De Angelis suggested that they use a Danish word in honour of her Danish heritage. “Moonlight” doesn’t mean anything in particular to the band. They just loved how it sounded. [@ykaaar via Instagram]

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   8. Did Måneksin win X Factor Italia?

   In 2017, Damiano David auditioned with Måneskin for the 11th season of X Factor Italia. They were mentored by Manuel Agnelli and came second to Lorenzo Licitra. After the show, the band released an EP of covers including their version of ‘Beggin’ by The Four Seasons. In 2021, the song became a viral international hit via TikTok. [Sky Uno]

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    9. Did Måneskin win Eurovision?

    In 2021, Damiano David represented Italy in Eurovison with Måneskin and their song 'Zitte e Buoni'. The band won the competition by a landslide with a total of 524 points. After winning the prize, Damiano said: “We just want to say to the whole of Europe, to the whole world, Rock’n’Roll never dies!” Shortly aterforwds, ‘Zitte e Buoni’, ‘I Wanna Be Your Slave' and various other Måneskin tracks began dominating streaming services worldwide. [Bruno Press/WENN]

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    10. Who is Damiano David dating? Is Giorgia Soleri his girlfriend?

    Damiano David is currently in a longterm relationship with Italian model and influencer Giorgia Soleri. The couple have been boyfriend and girlfriend since 2017. [@giorgiasoleri_ via Instagram]

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    11. What is Damiano David’s sexuality? Is he gay or bisexual?

    Speaking to Vanity Fair Italy, Damiano David describes himself as straight but curious. Meanwhile, in Måneskin, Victoria is bisexual, Ethan is sexually free and Thomas is straight. Damiano and the band are passionate about LGBTQ+ rights. They often include queer imagery in their videos and performances, and Damiano and Thomas recently shared a gay kiss on Polish TV. [SuperHit Festival]

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    12. Damiano David does not do drugs

    Damiano David was falsely accused of doing drugs during the Eurovision final. Following the performance, Damiano stated that he has never done drugs and is an anti-drug advocate. He told Vogue Italia: “We are not falling into the stereotype of the alcoholic and drugged rock star”. [@ykaaar via Instagram]

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    13. What tattoos does Damiano David have?

    Damiano David has multiple tattoos including wings on his back in reference to myth of Icarus, and 'Il ballo della vita' ('The dance of life') on his chest in reference to the title of Måneskin’s debut album. [Nearchos/Alamy Live News]

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    14. What is Damiano David's net worth?

    It's currently unclear exactly what Damiano David's net worth is. Some sites say $8.5 million, and others say much less. Given that net worths are notoriously difficult to work out, it's hard to say what the exact figure is. However, based on Damiano's global success with Måneskin, his net worth is likely in the millions now. [@ykaaar via Instagram]

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    15. Is Damiano David on Instagram?

    Damiano David is all over Instagram. You can follow him via @ykaaar where you can find selfies, clips of his music and photos with his Måneskin bandmates. [@ykaaar via Instagram]

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    16. Is Damiano David on Twitter?

    No. As it stands, Damiano David does not have a personal, public Twitter account. However, you can follow Måneskin via @thisismaneskin. [@ykaaar via Instagram]

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    17. Is Damiano David on TikTok?

    Damiano David isn’t on TikTok at the moment. That being said, Måneskin are on the platform and they use the username @maneskinofficiali. Måneskin’s songs regularly go viral on the platform. [@ykaaar via Instagram]

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