Known for movies

Short Info

SpouseLeontine Ruiters, Leontine Ruiters
FactHas 3 children with Ruiters: 2 sons, Luca Borsato and Senna and 1 daughter, Jada.


Marco Borsato (born December 21, 1966) is a Dutch singer-songwriter and record producer. He has sold over 5 million albums and singles in the Netherlands. His work has earned him numerous awards, including three Edison Awards, a Popprijs, a Gouden Harp, and a World Music Award.

Borsato was born in Amsterdam, Netherlands. His father, Domenico Borsato, was an Italian immigrant who worked as a baker, and his mother, Jeannette Borsato-Kleijwegt, was Dutch. He has two older sisters, Sylvia and Bianca. Borsato’s parents divorced when he was four years old, and he was raised by his mother.

Borsato began his career as a drummer in the band Gers Pardoel & The Bandits. The band released one album, Pardoel & The Bandits (1984), before disbanding. Borsato then embarked on a solo career. His debut album, Marco Borsato (1986), was a commercial success, reaching the top of the Dutch album chart.

Borsato’s second album, Dromen Zijn Bedrog (1988), was even more successful, spawning the hit single “Dromen Zijn Bedrog”. The album won the Edison Award for Best Album.

In the early 1990s, Borsato began working with producer/songwriter John Ewbank. The collaboration resulted in the hit album Marco Borsato & John Ewbank (1992), which won the Edison Award for Best Album. The album’s first single, “Rood”, became one of the biggest hits of Borsato’s career, spending nine weeks at the top of the Dutch singles chart.

Borsato’s next album, Als Geen Ander (1994), was another commercial and critical success. The album won the Popprijs, the Dutch equivalent of the Grammy Award for Best Pop Album.

In 1996, Borsato released his first live album, Marco Borsato in Concert. The album was a huge success, selling over 1 million copies in the Netherlands.

In 1998, Borsato released his fifth studio album, Afscheid van Een Vriend. The album’s title track was a duet with Dutch singer Trijntje Oosterhuis. The song became one of the biggest hits of Borsato’s career, spending eight weeks at the top of the Dutch singles chart.

In 2000, Borsato released his sixth studio album, Symphonica in Rosso. The album was recorded live with the Metropole Orchestra and featured guest appearances by Trijntje Oosterhuis and Andrea Bocelli. The album was a huge success, selling over 2 million copies in the Netherlands.

In 2002, Borsato released his seventh studio album, En Als Je Dan Toch Geluk Hebt. The album’s title track was a duet with Dutch singer Sadek. The song became one of the biggest hits of Borsato’s career, spending eight weeks at the top of the Dutch singles chart.

In 2004, Borsato released his eighth studio album, Luister. The album’s first single, “Als Je Wint”, was a duet with Dutch singer Trijntje Oosterhuis. The song became one of the biggest hits of Borsato’s career, spending eight weeks at the top of the Dutch singles chart.

In 2006, Borsato released his ninth studio album, Samen Met Jou. The album’s first single, “De Bestemming”, was a duet with Dutch singer Trijntje Oosterhuis. The song became one of the biggest hits of Borsato’s career, spending eight weeks at the top of the Dutch singles chart.

In 2008, Borsato released his tenth studio album, Alles Is Liefde. The album’s title track was a duet with Dutch singer Trijntje Oosterhuis. The song became one of the biggest hits of Borsato’s career, spending eight weeks at the top of the Dutch singles chart.

In 2010, Borsato released his eleventh studio album, Marco Borsato & Trijntje Oosterhuis Live in Concert. The album was recorded live with Trijntje Oosterhuis and featured guest appearances by Andrea Bocelli and Ilse DeLange. The album was a huge success, selling over 1 million copies in the Netherlands.

In 2012, Borsato released his twelfth studio album, Symphonica in Rosso Live in Concert with Andrea Bocelli and Ilse DeLange. The album was recorded live with Andrea Bocelli and Ilse DeLange and featured guest appearances by Trijntje Oosterhuis and Sadek. The album was a huge success, selling over 1 million copies in the Netherlands.

In 2014, Borsato released his thirteenth studio album, Marco Borsato & Friends Live in Concert with Trijntje Oosterhuis and Ilse DeLange. The album was recorded live with Trijntje Oosterhuis and Ilse DeLange and featured guest appearances by Andrea Bocelli and Sadek. The album was a huge success, selling over 1 million copies in the Netherlands.

In 2016, Borsato released his fourteenth studio album, Marco Borsato: Live in Concert with Trijntje Oosterhuis and Ilse DeLange. The album was recorded live with Trijntje Oosterhuis and Ilse DeLange and featured guest appearances by Andrea Bocelli and Sadek. The album was a huge success, selling over 1 million copies in the Netherlands.

Marco Borsato is married to Leontine Ruiters-Borsato. They have three children together: Luca (born 2001), Senna (born 2003), and Jorre (born 2006).

General Info

Full NameMarco Borsato
ProfessionActor, Singer, Mooi, Afscheid nemen bestaat niet, Breng Me Naar Het Water, Haarle, Netherlands, Valkenburg, Netherlands, Lierop, Netherlands
NationalityDutch

Family

SpouseLeontine Ruiters, Leontine Ruiters
ChildrenSenna Borsato, Luca Borsato, Jada Borsato, Mooi, Afscheid nemen bestaat niet, Breng Me Naar Het Water, Haarle, Netherlands, Valkenburg, Netherlands, Lierop, Netherlands
ParentsRoberto Borsato, Mary de Graaf, Mooi, Afscheid nemen bestaat niet, Breng Me Naar Het Water, Haarle, Netherlands, Valkenburg, Netherlands, Lierop, Netherlands
SiblingsSylvana Borsato, Armando Borsato, Mooi, Afscheid nemen bestaat niet, Breng Me Naar Het Water, Haarle, Netherlands, Valkenburg, Netherlands, Lierop, Netherlands

Accomplishments

AwardsGolden Harp
NominationsWorld Music Award for World’s Best Album, World Music Award for World’s Best Male Artist, Mooi, Afscheid nemen bestaat niet, Breng Me Naar Het Water, Haarle, Netherlands, Valkenburg, Netherlands, Lierop, Netherlands
MoviesThe Silent Army
TV ShowsThe Voice of Holland

Social profile links

Facts

#Fact
1Has 3 children with Ruiters: 2 sons, Luca Borsato and Senna and 1 daughter, Jada.
2Is one of Holland's most famous singers. His album 'De Waarheid' was platinum before it was in the record stores

Movies

Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
De TV kantine2014TV SeriesKapitein Alberto Bertorelli
The Silent Army2008Eduard Zuiderwijk

Writer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Marco Borsato: Symphonica in Rosso2006Video

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Steve + Sky2004performer: "Dromen Zijn Bedrog"

Thanks

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Op Slot2013Short special thanks - as Leontine & Marco Borsato

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Eva Jinek op zondag2016TV SeriesHimself
The Voice of Holland2015-2016TV SeriesHimself - Coach
Lang Leve2014TV SeriesHimself - Special Guest
5 jaar later2013TV SeriesHimself
RTL Late Night2013TV SeriesHimself
Pauw & Witteman2006-2013TV SeriesHimself / Himself - Zanger
Knevel & van den Brink2012TV SeriesHimself - Ambassadeur Warchild
Pownews2011TV SeriesHimself
Idool 20112011TV SeriesHimself - Gastjurylid
RTL Boulevard2010-2011TV SeriesHimself
De wereld draait door2007-2011TV SeriesHimself
Peter live2010TV SeriesHimself - Guest
MaDiWoDoVrijdagShow2010TV SeriesHimself - Interviewee
X Factor2010TV SeriesHimself
Ralf for Real2010TV SeriesHimself
Spuiten en slikken2008TV SeriesHimself
De nieuwste show2007-2008TV SeriesHimself
Paul de Leeuw: Symphonica in Rosso2007TV SpecialHimself
Shownieuws2006-2007TV SeriesHimself
RTL Film2007TV SeriesHimself
Marco Borsato: Symphonica in Rosso2006VideoHimself
Zoop in India2006Himself
Jensen!2006TV SeriesHimself - Interviewee
Tsunami 12-122005TV MovieHimself
Kids Top 202004-2005TV Series
PaPaul2004TV SeriesHimself
TMF Awards 20042004TV SpecialHimself - Best Male Artist [National] Winner / Performer
Top of the Pops NL2000-2004TV SeriesHimself
Zien2004VideoHimself
Pulse2004TV Series documentaryHimself
AV nu2003TV Series documentaryHimself
Bon bini beach2003TV SeriesHimself
Barend en Van Dorp2000-2003TV SeriesHimself / Himself - Singer / Himself - Ambassadeur War Child
Live Fast Die Young and Leave a Beautiful Corpse2002TV Movie documentaryHimself - also performer
Villa BvD2000-2002TV SeriesHimself
W.K.I.J.S.V.W.M.1998TV SeriesHimself
Vet Heftig - de video1997VideoHimself
TROS TV Show1997TV Series documentaryHimself
Laat de Leeuw1997TV SeriesHimself

Archive Footage

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Typisch van Duin2006TV SeriesHimself
Top of the Pops NL2000-2004TV SeriesHimself

Awards

Won Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2009Golden FilmGolden and Platin Film, NetherlandsWit licht (2008)

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia

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