Anna Bettozzi (born July 27 in Rome, Italy), known by her stage name Ana Bettz,Gallo, Giuliano (August 19, 2007). Ana Bettz, Silvio e quelle feste sarde (In Italian). Corriere. is an Italian singer-songwriter, dancer, and former real estate agent. She became well known for releasing her singles "Ecstasy" (1998), "Who Is It Tonight?" (2000), "Black and White" (2001), "Femme" (2003), and "Freedom" (2004), which became well known in Russia, France, and the United Kingdom. All the singles were from her debut studio album, Freedom, which was released in 2003. Her next album, The One, would be released in 2011.
Musical career When Bettozzi was young, she thought work was important, and focused on more solid jobs, in which she became a real estate entrepreneur. However, having English been her second language, she aspired working in a more international business. Because singing, songwriting, and dancing was her dream, she decided to start her career all over again and would go by the stage name Ana Bettz.
Ana's first single, "Ecstasy", was written independently with her grandmother and children, and was recorded in her former headquarters of her agency, which was located in Santa Monica and Los Angeles, California, in December 1997.Corrado, Zunino (June 14, 1998). Bettozzi Anna In Arte Ana Bettz (In Italian). La Repubblica. DJ Jay Winding had sent the song to English musician Kofi, so his version with European-like sounds could have a more American flavor.Corrado, Ruggeri (December 7, 1999). Venti milioni per cantare (In Italian). Corriere. The music video for "Ecstasy" was done in the same country, and includes a shot with a producer for Madonna and Michael Jackson. The video cost 600,000,000 Lire (Euro300,000) to make. The song's U.S. release was slipped by one month. Her second single, "Who Is It Tonight?", would follow, and it would appear on the UK Dance Charts. Her third single, "Black and White", was released in 2001, and sold 500,000 copies in Britain. The video for Black and white is set in a medieval castle, and is entrusted to the Eiffel 65 remix. The next single, "Femme", released in 2003, became well known in France, and its single album included a music video for the song.
Bettz recorded her first studio album, Freedom, at UK production company the Real Word. The album was released September 2003, and was produced by Sony Music Entertainment and Nar International. Singers Peter Gabriel, David Foster and Kofi contributed to the album, with Gabriel handling the mixing and Foster and Kofi producing the track "Don't Say It's Love". Bettz performed the album at an art café in Italy in March 2004, with actresses Martina Stella, Violante Placido, and Isabella Orsini attending.L'EX «STORICA» DI TOTTI (In Italian) . Il Tempo. March 27, 2004.
In January 2011, Ana performed her single, "Move On", on the Italian television show Quelli che... il Calcio. This was a single from her second album, The One,Ana Bettz: "Move On" Live 2011 on YouTube. which was released in May 2011. She also performed the single on the February 19, 2011 episode of Top of the Pops.I Sonohora (In Italian). rai.it. February 19, 2011. Another single from the album was "You Are The One", which was performed on the television channel Sky TG24 in 2009.Rossi, Simone (May 24, 2009). Domenica Pomeriggio in Tv – Mentana ospite a SkyTg24, Lotito dalla Ventura (In Italian). Digital-Sat. Four of her songs from the album were performed by her at the Spazio Novecento in Rome, Italy in 2009.In 5000 al pre-party del Village (In Italian). gay.it. June 29, 2009.
Personal life
Anna Bettozzi was born in Rome; her family originated from Boston (MA), USA. She became friends with politician Silvio Berlusconi, due to the relationship of his mother, Rosa. Her grandmother was American, which was why English became her second language. She has a sister, Maria, and a brother, Cesare.Ferragosto a Villa Certosa Berlusconi cena con Abramovich (In Italian). Corriere. August 17, 2008. She has a degree in sociology,L' urlo di Ana Bettz, star degli immobili (In Italian). Corriere. June 24, 1998. and is married to Sergio Di Cesare, president of the heating manufacturing company Europetroli.Lugli, Massimo (January 5, 1999). Notte con i rapinatori per la Bettozzi e il marito (In Italian). La Repubblica. She has two daughters, one born c. 1994 and another born c. 1992, and 2 other older children from her previous marriage. She currently lives in Rome.Santucci, Gianni (August 27, 2006). Berlusconi ristruttura la villa ai Caraibi (In Italian). Corriere.
Robbery Between 3:00 and 9:00 am on January 3, 1999, three young men armed with pistols entered into Bettz's home. Bettz was asleep with her two daughters and a maid. Though no physical violence occurred, a total of Lire 100.000.000 (€50.000 ) worth of valuables were stolen. Part of these valuables included three collectible watches worth Lire 40.000.000 (€20.000 ). Information about the incident was withheld by police until the afternoon of January 4.La notte di Anna coi banditi (In Italian). La Repubblica. January 6, 1999.
Legal problems On April 8, 2021, Ana Bettz was arrested in Italy accused of doing business with the Moccia clan of the Camorra and the Mancuso 'ndrina of the 'Ndrangheta.
She was arrested, along with 71 other suspects, following a joint operation by four Italian prosecutors coordinated by the national anti-mafia prosecutor. Accused of criminal association for tax evasion. The family business of Bettozzi, "Max Petroli" - now "Made Petrol Italia Srl" - would not have paid VAT, excise duties and other taxes for over 185 million euros. The work of the prosecutors has highlighted that Max Petroli would have recovered from a serious economic crisis thanks to liquidity injections by some Camorra clans, including those of the Moccia and Casalesi.
Activism On December 21, 2011, an event conceived by Ana Bettz with the Centers for Prevention and Listening Discomfort was held at the Residence Ripetta in Rome, Italy.Scritto, Redazione (December 21, 2011). . korazym.org.
Discography
Studio albums
Title Album details Track listing Freedom Released: September 2003 (Italy)
Format: CDAna Bettz – Freedom. Discogs.com. Notes Most info from Tracklist is from the CD.Ana Bettz – Freedom (CD). 2003. Back cover. The One Released: May 2011 (Italy)Il cd di Ana Bettz nel nome dellamore di Karol (In Italian). Ilgiornale.it. January 5, 2011. Format: CDNone
Singles
Title Details Track listing Personnel UK Dance Charts France SalesEcstasyReleased May 15, 1998 Label: Dig It InternationalAna Bettz – Ecstasy. Discogs.com. Format: CD Tracklist from CD.Ana Bettz – Ecastasy (CD). 1998. Back cover.N/AN/AWho Is It Tonight?Released August 7, 2000Ana Bettz – Who is It Tonight. Allmusic.(Italy)Ana Bettz – Who is it Tonight. Discogs.com. Label: J&V Records Format: CD, VinylAna Bettz – Who Is It Tonight? (Vinyl). Discogs.com.Tracklist adopted by discogs.com.Instrument and Production credits: Bassist – V. Bacci Guitarist, Drum Programmer, Sequencer, Orchestrater, Arranger – Marco Petriaggi Keyboards, Acoustic Piano – Fabio Raponi Percussion, Mixer – Alessandro Barocchi Backing Vocals – Ana Bettz, C. White, D. Mohammed, K. Jones, P. Blandford Orchestral instruments performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Other Production credits: Mastering – F. Galeone Record producer – AT2 Recording – J. Ruggeri Mixer – P. Wright Production locations: Recording – Alta Tensione Studios in Rome, Italy, CPS Studios in London, England Mixing – Sarm Studios in London Mastering – Alta Tensione Studios Credits adopted by discogs.com.ChartedAna Bettz Bio on Myspace.N/ABlack and WhiteReleased 2001 (Italy)Ana Bettz – Black and White. Discogs.com. Eiffel 65 remixes were released separately on June 7, 2002. Label: NAR International Format: CD, Vinyl,Ana Bettz – Black & White (Vinyl). discogs.com. Eiffel 65 remixes also available for digital downloadAna Bettz – Black and White Eiffel 65 Remixes on iTunes.Tracklist adopted by discogs.com.Arranger – A. Barocchi, F. Raponi, M. Petriaggi Mixing and Engineering – A. Barocchi Studio Assistant – Aldo Scorza Cover art photography – Marco Rossi Recording – A. Barocchi Writers – A. Barocchi, A. Bettz, F. Raponi, M. Petriaggi, Marilyn Miller Credits adopted by discogs.com.N/AN/AFemmeReleased 2003 (Italy)Femme. Discogs.com. Label: NAR International Format: CD, VinylAna Bettz – Femme (Vinyl) Discogs.com.Tracklist from CD.Ana Bettz – Femme (CD). 2003. Back Cover.Arranger, Mixer, Engineer – Cristian Piccinelli Executive Producer – Giancarlo Giomarelli Mastering – F. De Carolis* Writers – D. Mohammed*, Giomarelli* Credits from CD.N/AN/ASorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word Format: CDAna Bettz – Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word. Discogs.com. Written by Elton JohnN/AN/AFreedomReleased 2004N/A5Song title 54 – Freedom. tsort.info.Love Tonite (Going Down Like Mmmm...) Released 2006 (UK)Ana Bettz – Love Tonite. discogs.com. Label: J&V Records Format: CD, Digital downloadAna Bettz and Juelz Santana – Love Tonite on iTunes.Tracklist adopted by Discogs.com.N/AN/AMove On N/AN/A "N/A" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
Music videos
EcstasyPiperno, Antonella (June 20, 2003). . Panorama. Black and WhiteAna Bettz – Black & White Music Video on YouTube. FemmeAna Bettz – Femme Music Video on YouTube. FreedomAna Bettz – Freedom Music Video. You Are The OneAna Bettz – You Are The One Music Video on YouTube.
References
External links Ana Bettz. discogs.com.