Francesco Renga is the shining star of contemporary Italian pop. He has all the traits of the quintessential Italian lover—darkly striking good looks, curly hair, charisma and a sexily seductive voice. An intense performer, Renga can sing masterfully through various styles whether rock-pop anthems or lush grandiose ballads. His songs have topped the Italian charts and also won him first prize at the 2005 Sanremo Festival, with the song “Angelo”. A masterful musician, he paid homage to all-time Italian favourites, like “L'Ultima Occasione”, on his orchestral album Orchestra E Voce.