IN CONVERSATION WITH MICHELANGELO VIZZINI
interview by MAREK BARTEK
Michelangelo Vizzini is an Italian singer and actor whose multifaceted artistic journey began at age of nine, when he started studying singing, piano, and theatre. He officially entered the music scene in 2023 with his breakout single In due a lottare, a pop ballad on love and resilience that amassed millions of views online. Alongside his rising music career, Michelangelo has built an impressive acting résumé, from his early debut in Tutti pazzi per amore 4 to roles in short films like Federico Moccia’s Bro. Soon, he will expand internationally with leading roles in Amazon Prime’s Creatives and in the Amazon/MGM film Love Me, Love Me, directed by Roger Kumble. Constantly refining his craft, he continues to train with acclaimed coaches and workshops, shaping himself into one of Italy’s most promising new talents.
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You began training in music at the age of nine — first studying piano and singing, and only in recent years stepping into acting. How do you think starting so young has influenced the way you prepare, create, and even handle pressure today?
Starting at nine years old gave me a lot of discipline. I studied without realising that I was learning how to handle the stage, the pressure, and the daily work behind every result. From that child who loved the world of art, I now carry his curiosity, with a different awareness but the same enthusiasm.
Do you consciously switch between ‘actor Michelangelo’ and ‘musician Michelangelo’?
I don’t see music and acting as separate worlds; they are just different ways of telling a story. There is so much life in both, and sometimes they strengthen each other.
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Soon, you’ll be taking on a leading role in the Amazon Prime series Creatives. What drew you to your character, and what aspect of the series do you feel will resonate most with a younger audience navigating their own artistic identities?
I was fascinated by the fragility of my character. It’s a true story, and by seeing his determination to create something that truly represents him, I felt really drawn to it. I think the series will speak to young people and inspire them to believe even more in pursuing their goals.
Your upcoming role in Love Me, Love Me marks your entry into a major international Amazon/MGM production. What was the most eye-opening part of stepping into a global project — whether creatively or technically?
Being part of a project like this was an intense emotion, something I will remember for the rest of my life. In such a structured production, you immediately notice the precision and care behind every single detail.
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Is there anything you can already tell us about this production?
I can’t reveal too much, but I can say it’s an intense and emotional story, where each character carries their own world inside and asks to be loved in their own way — a need that is even stronger during adolescence. Working with Roger was a privilege; he had an almost fatherly attention on set. And the atmosphere was wonderfully family-like: more than once we all ended up having dinner at his house, with homemade pasta prepared by his wife, sharing stories from all over the world.
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Working with filmmakers like Riccardo Milani, Federico Moccia, and Roger Kumble must give you a wide spectrum of directing styles. Is there a specific piece of advice, a method, or even a moment on set that changed the way you approach a scene?
Every director works differently, and each one has left me something. I hope to continue expanding my experience, because I’m curious and eager to discover new approaches, new languages, and new ways of working
You’ve had an intensive year of artistic training — from Alessandro Prete’s acting lab to courses with Adele Piras and Ettore Belmondo, and a musical theatre workshop with Franco Miseria. What did this period of study unlock for you, and how did it translate into your performances?
Every class and every teacher gave me something: more awareness of my body, more emotional freedom, more precision in telling a character’s story. It was a period that opened doors inside me that I didn’t even know existed, and all of this now reflects directly in the way I am on stage and in front of the camera.
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How do you maintain clarity balancing two careers of music and acting, and in what ways do they challenge or inspire each other behind the scenes?
I try to maintain clarity by always remembering why I do all of this: to tell something. Sometimes music and acting challenge each other because they require different energies, but most often they feed each other. When one grows, the other rises automatically.
As you look ahead to the next phase of your career, is there a genre, a role, or even a musical direction you feel particularly called to explore?
I would like to tell the life of a singer or experiment with a very intense dramatic role, something that completely pushes me out of my comfort zone.
If there is one thing you’d like people to know about you, what would it be?
Behind everything I do, there is a huge amount of work, but above all, a deep love for art. And in every step forward, my whole family is always right there with me.
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TEAM CREDITS:
talent MICHELANGELO VIZZINI
photography COSIMO BUCCOLIERI
stying MARCO VISCONTI
styling assistant GINEVRA VISTOLI
hair and makeup LUCIA ORAZI
pr MPUNTO COMUNICAZIONE
editor TIMOTEJ LETONJA
interview MAREK BARTEK