Manuel Cicco

About

Social media star and singer who has gained fame for his eponymous YouTube channel. He has risen to popularity for his dance videos and vocal covers of popular songs alongside slime DIYs and personal lifestyle vlogging. Through his music, he gives a voice to millions of young people who, like him, long to break free from the labels that have defined them for far too long. Blending infectious pop melodies with 2000s hip-hop influences, his songs draw from personal experiences and long-hidden emotional wounds, combining introspective lyricism with raw emotional intensity.

Before fame

From an early age, he received professional training in the performing arts, including singing, dance, and acting. As a child, he began sharing his talent on YouTube alongside his sister, Eleonora, posting performances in Spanish, English, and Portuguese. He taught himself to play the guitar, and by the age of 16 he had begun writing and composing original songs in multiple languages.

Trivia

Thanks to the success of his videos, he joined Disney Latin America's #SoyMuyFan campaign in 2018. Among his television appearances, he performed as a regular featured artist on Rai 2's hit afternoon show "BellaMa'", becoming a recognizable face for Italy's Generation Z.

Family life

He was born into a family of accomplished artists: actress Carla Salerno and Tony Cicco, drummer and lead vocalist of the legendary Italian band Formula 3.

Associated with

He and Lino Di Nuzzo have been pictured together on his Instagram account. He has been pictured with TINI.