Ruggero Pasquarelli (born 10 September 1993), known professionally by the mononym Ruggero (stylised in all caps), is an Italian singer and actor. In 2010, he took part in the fourth series of the Italian talent show X Factor, and is also known for his performance as Federico in the Argentine telenovela Violetta (2012–2015) and as Matteo Balsano in Soy Luna (2016–2018).
Biography
Early life Ruggero Pasquarelli was born in his house, Abruzzo, on 10 September 1993, to Bruno and Antonella Pasquarelli, and he grew up in Città Sant'Angelo, a town in the province of Pescara. As a child, he took guitar and acting lessons. In 2008, Pasquarelli started taking singing lessons, and since 2009 he also studied piano. He has a brother named Leonardo Pasquarelli. In high school, Pasquarelli studied at the pedagogical liceo, and specialized in Arts and Entertainment. While he was a high school student, he also became a singer of the local rock band 65013.
X Factor In 2010, during his senior year of high school, Pasquarelli auditioned for the fourth series of the Italian version of British talent show The X Factor. As a result, he was chosen by Mara Maionchi as a member of the "Boys" category. During the seventh live show, Pasquarelli finished in the bottom two for the first time, together with Cassandra Raffaele, but only Raffaele's judge, Elio, voted to eliminate Pasquarelli, and he was therefore saved. He finished once again in the bottom two during the tenth live show. Pasquarelli was not allowed to perform during the final showdown, since he was 17 years old, and Italian laws don't allow performances of people under the age of majority after midnight. A pre-recorded performance was broadcast instead. The judges vote resulted in a deadlock, and the public vote saved Nevruz, and Pasquarelli finished the competition in sixth place.
X Factor series 4 performances and resultsEpisodeThemeSong choiceOriginal artistResultAuditionAuditioner's choice"A me me piace o' blues"Pino DanieleAdvanced"Isn't She Lovely"Stevie WonderBootcamp"Moondance"Van MorrisonHome Visit"Home"Michael BubléLive Show 1Mentor's choice"A me me piace o' blues"Pino DanieleSafeLive Show 2"The Great Pretender"The PlattersLive Show 3"Tu Vuò Fà L'Americano"Renato CarosoneLive Show 4Number-one songs"Per te"JovanottiLive Show 5Mentor's choice"Crazy Little Thing Called Love"QueenLive Show 61980s dance music"You're the First, the Last, My Everything"Barry WhiteLive Show 7Italian hits of the 21st Century"7000 caffè"Alex BrittiBottom twoFinal showdown"A me me piace o' blues"Pino DanieleSaved by judgesFinal showdown – a cappella song"Honesty"Billy JoelLive Show 8Songs from films"Mambo Italiano"Rosemary ClooneySafeLive Show 9Mentor's choice"Crocodile Rock"Elton JohnSafeLive Show 10Television theme songs"Dove sta Zazà"Gabriella FerriBottom twoFinal showdown"7000 caffè"Alex BrittiEliminated by public voteFinal showdown – a cappella song"Isn't She Lovely"Stevie Wonder
Violetta In 2012, Pasquarelli landed the role of Federico in the Argentine telenovela Violetta.
The first episode he appeared in was “An Approach, A Song” (season one, episode 56) until the series finale (season three, episode 80). He also took part in the European tour with all the cast.
Soy Luna In 2015, Pasquarelli was cast as the male protagonist Matteo Balsano in the Latin American Disney Channel telenovela Soy Luna. From 2016 until 2018 he displayed his role in all three seasons, consisting of 220 episodes. He also took part in the three Live Tours in 2017 and 2018, playing shows in Latin America and Europe. In 2017, he released his first self-written song called 'Allá voy' on the Soy Luna Soundtrack. In 2018, he released his second self-written song "Esta noche no paro" on the Soy Luna Soundtrack as well.
Solo singing career On 20 June 2019, he released his first single "Probablemente", followed by the second single, "No Te Voy a Fallar", released on 10 September 2019. In addition, he announced the Nuestro Tour, a small tour that took place between October and December of the same year around South America. Also in 2019 he collaborated with MYA, a duo of South American singers, on the single "Apenas Son Las 12".
In March 2020, he signed with Sony Music Argentina.
On 8 July 2020, he released his fourth single titled "Puede", and on 9 September of the same year, his fifth single titled "Bella" was released. On 9 October 2020, he collaborated with Tres Dedos on a new song titled "Por Eso Estoy Aquì". In the final months of 2020, he released two more singles: "Dos Extraños" on 19 November 2020, and "Mil Razones" on 17 December 2020.
On 24 April 2021, he announced that his self-titled debut album, Ruggero, would be released on 29 April 2021. On the month of the album's release, he released two other singles: "Úsame" with Dvicio on 1 April and "Si Tú No Estás" three days prior to the album's release. "Probablemente", "No Te Voy A Fallar" and "Apenas Son Las 12" were not included in the album.
The cover of "Senza una Donna" was released as single on 21 October 2021. On 7 June 2022, he released his second studio album, Volver a Cero, preceded by the singles, "Se Vive Solo una Vida", "Ya Fue" and "Nos Dejamos Enseguida" with Fabro.
Personal life Since 2012, he resides and works in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Filmography Year Title Role Notes 2010 X Factor Himself Competitor (season 4); 6th place 2011 Social King Himself Presenter (season 2) 2011–2012 Cartoon Magic Himself Presenter 2011–2012 In Tour Tom Main role 2012–2015 Violetta Federico Paccini Recurring role (seasons 1–2); main role (season 3) 2013 Get the Party Himself Presenter 2016–2018, 2026 Soy Luna Matteo Balsano Lead role; 219 episodes 2016 Pijama Party Himself Special participation 2016 Un, Dos, ¡Chef! Himself Special participation (episode 3; season 3) 2019 Argentina, Tierra de Amor y Venganza Víctor "Toro" de Leone Main role (part 1) Giancarlo de Leone Recurring role (part 1) 2021 Soy Luna: El Último Concierto Himself / Matteo Balsano Disney+ special 2022 Supernova June Main role 2024 Cien Años de Soledad Pietro Crespi Main role2026Soy Luna: Volver a RodarMatteo BalsanoSecond role Discography
Studio albums +List of studio albums and selected details Title Album details Ruggero Released: 29 April 2021 Format: CD, digital download, streaming Label: Sony Music Argentina Volver a Cero Released: 7 June 2022 Format: CD, digital download, streaming Label: Sony Music Argentina
Soundtrack albums +List of soundtrack albums, with selected details, chart positions and certifications Title Soundtrack details Peak chart positions Certifications ARG For Soy Luna: select "Ventas Físicas Mensual", "2016" and "Febrero". For Música en Tí: select "Ventas Físicas Mensual", "2016" and "Agosto". For La vida es un sueño: select "Ventas Físicas Mensual", "2017" and "Marzo". AUTPeak positions for albums in Austria: Soy Luna: Música en Tí: La vida es un sueño: FRAPeak positions for albums in France: Soy Luna: Música en Tí: La vida es un sueño: GERPeak positions for albums in Germany: Soy Luna: Música en Tí: La vida es un sueño: MEXPeak positions for albums in Mexico: Soy Luna: Música en Tí: La vida es un sueño: POLPeak positions for albums in Poland: Soy Luna: PRTPeak positions for albums in Portugal: Soy Luna: Música en Tí: SPAPeak positions for albums in Spain: Soy Luna: Música en Tí: La vida es un sueño: Modo Amar: In Tour(with Martina Russomanno and Ariana Costantin) Released: 21 September 2012 Format: CD, digital download, streaming Label: Walt Disney — — — — — — — — Soy Luna(with Soy Luna cast) Released: 26 February 2016 Label: Walt Disney Format: CD, digital download, streaming 1 8 6 20 5 47 3 1 AMPROFON: Gold CAPIF: Platinum PROMUSICAE: Gold ZPAV: Gold Soy Luna - Música En Ti(with Soy Luna cast) Released: 26 August 2016 Label: Walt Disney Format: CD, digital download, streaming 1 24 29 73 10 — 22 11 AMPROFON: Gold La Vida Es un Sueño(with Soy Luna cast) Released: 3 March 2017 Label: Walt Disney Format: CD, digital download, streaming 3 17 25 32 3 — — 5 AMPROFON: Gold Soy Luna - Modo Amar(with Soy Luna cast) Released: 6 April 2018 Label: Walt Disney Format: CD, digital download, streaming — 28 — 67 — — — 18 "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
Singles As lead artist +List of singles as lead artist, showing year released, with selected chart positions and album name Title Year Peaks Album ARG "Probablemente" 2019 — rowspan="3" "No Te Voy a Fallar" — "Apenas Son las 12(featuring MYA) — "Puede" 2020 67 Ruggero "Bella" — "Por Eso Estoy Aquí"(with Tres Dedos) — "Dos Extraños" — Ruggero "Mil Razones" — "Úsame"(with Dvicio) 2021 — "Si Tú No Estás" — "Avventura"(with Astol) — Amante "Senza una Donna" — "Se Vive Solo una Vida" 2022 — Volver a Cero "Ya Fue" — "Nos Dejamos Enseguida"(with Fabro) — "Vamos Pa la Playa"(with Oscu and Migrantes featuring Nico Valdi) — rowspan="7" "Morocha" 2023 — "Mi una en 1M" — "Cero Drama" — "Serenata"(with Caztro) — "Nico Valdi produciendo a Ruggero y Bernardita"(with Nico Valdi and Bernardita Sonzini) 2024 — "ADN"(with Emanero) — "Enamorado de Ti"(with Mar Lucas and Oscu) — La Inocente "Mil Kilos de Cemento" — rowspan="2" "No Me Gusta" — "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
As featured artist + List of singles as a featured artist, showing year released and album name Title Year Peakchartpositions Album ARG "Rescata Mi Corazón"(Manuel Wirzt featuring Ruggero) 2024 — "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.
Promotional singles +List of promotional singles, showing year released and album name Title Year Album "En Gira" 2014 Violetta - Gira Mi Canción "Modo Amar" 2018 Soy Luna - Modo Amar "You Are Not Alone" (International) 2021 "Jodidamente" Sesión Acústica (Unplugged)
Guest appearances +List of other appearances, showing year released, other artist(s) credited and album name Title Year Other artist(s) Album "A Me Me Piace 'o Blues" 2010 X Factor 4 Compilation "Tienes el Talento" 2012 Violetta cast Violetta - Cantar es lo Que Soy "Luz, Cámara, Acción" 2013 Jorge Blanco, Diego Domínguez, Facundo Gambandé, Samuel Nascimento, Nick Garnier and Xabiani Ponce de León Violetta - Hoy Somos Más "Esto No Puede Terminar" Violetta cast Violetta en Vivo "Hoy Somos Más" 2014 Violetta - Il Concerto (Live) "Tienes el Talento" "Euforia" "Luz, Cámara, Acción" "Vieni e Canta" Lodovica Comello "On Beat" Violetta cast "Juntos Somos Más" "Ser Mejor" "Ser Mejor (Finale)" "Rescata Mi Corazón" Violetta - Gira Mi Canción "Queen of the Dance Floor" Jorge Blanco, Facundo Gambandé, Nick Garnier and Samuel Nascimento "Friends´Till the End" Violetta cast "Crecimos Juntos" 2015 Violetta - Crecimos Juntos "Es Mi Pasion" Jorge Blanco, Facundo Gambandé, Nick Garnier and Samuel Nascimento "Llamame" Violetta cast "Solo Pienso en Ti" Jorge Blanco, Facundo Gambandé, Nick Garnier and Samuel Nascimento "Mas Que una Amistad" "Mi Princesa" "Mil Vidas Atras" "Alguien Más" 2022 Camilú Que Me Duela "El Corazón a Veces se Equivoca" 2024 Benja Torres Espinas
Tours Headlining Nuestro Tour (2019) Volver a Cero Tour (2022–2023)
Co-headlining Violetta en Vivo (2013–2014) Violetta Live 2015 International Tour (2015) Soy Luna en Concierto (2016-2017) Soy Luna Live (2017–2018) Soy Luna en Vivo (2018)
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Work Result 2015 Kids' Choice Awards Argentina Stunner Violetta 2016 Kids' Choice Awards Colombia Favorite ActorSoy Luna Kids' Choice Awards Argentina Favorite Actor Viral Moment Ruggelaria (shared with Candelaria Molfese) 2017 Kids' Choice Awards Colombia Favorite ActorSoy Luna Tú Awards #El chico sexy #La parejita más cute Ruggero Pasquarelli and Asia Fazio
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