Known for movies
Short Info
Spouse | Leontine Ruiters, Leontine Ruiters |
Fact | Has 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 Name | Marco Borsato |
Profession | Actor, Singer, Mooi, Afscheid nemen bestaat niet, Breng Me Naar Het Water, Haarle, Netherlands, Valkenburg, Netherlands, Lierop, Netherlands |
Nationality | Dutch |
Family
Spouse | Leontine Ruiters, Leontine Ruiters |
Children | Senna Borsato, Luca Borsato, Jada Borsato, Mooi, Afscheid nemen bestaat niet, Breng Me Naar Het Water, Haarle, Netherlands, Valkenburg, Netherlands, Lierop, Netherlands |
Parents | Roberto Borsato, Mary de Graaf, Mooi, Afscheid nemen bestaat niet, Breng Me Naar Het Water, Haarle, Netherlands, Valkenburg, Netherlands, Lierop, Netherlands |
Siblings | Sylvana Borsato, Armando Borsato, Mooi, Afscheid nemen bestaat niet, Breng Me Naar Het Water, Haarle, Netherlands, Valkenburg, Netherlands, Lierop, Netherlands |
Accomplishments
Awards | Golden Harp |
Nominations | World 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 |
Movies | The Silent Army |
TV Shows | The Voice of Holland |
Social profile links
Facts
# | Fact |
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1 | Has 3 children with Ruiters: 2 sons, Luca Borsato and Senna and 1 daughter, Jada. |
2 | Is one of Holland's most famous singers. His album 'De Waarheid' was platinum before it was in the record stores |
Movies
Actor
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
De TV kantine | 2014 | TV Series | Kapitein Alberto Bertorelli |
The Silent Army | 2008 | Eduard Zuiderwijk |
Writer
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
Marco Borsato: Symphonica in Rosso | 2006 | Video |
Soundtrack
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
Steve + Sky | 2004 | performer: "Dromen Zijn Bedrog" |
Thanks
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
Op Slot | 2013 | Short special thanks - as Leontine & Marco Borsato |
Self
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
Eva Jinek op zondag | 2016 | TV Series | Himself |
The Voice of Holland | 2015-2016 | TV Series | Himself - Coach |
Lang Leve | 2014 | TV Series | Himself - Special Guest |
5 jaar later | 2013 | TV Series | Himself |
RTL Late Night | 2013 | TV Series | Himself |
Pauw & Witteman | 2006-2013 | TV Series | Himself / Himself - Zanger |
Knevel & van den Brink | 2012 | TV Series | Himself - Ambassadeur Warchild |
Pownews | 2011 | TV Series | Himself |
Idool 2011 | 2011 | TV Series | Himself - Gastjurylid |
RTL Boulevard | 2010-2011 | TV Series | Himself |
De wereld draait door | 2007-2011 | TV Series | Himself |
Peter live | 2010 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
MaDiWoDoVrijdagShow | 2010 | TV Series | Himself - Interviewee |
X Factor | 2010 | TV Series | Himself |
Ralf for Real | 2010 | TV Series | Himself |
Spuiten en slikken | 2008 | TV Series | Himself |
De nieuwste show | 2007-2008 | TV Series | Himself |
Paul de Leeuw: Symphonica in Rosso | 2007 | TV Special | Himself |
Shownieuws | 2006-2007 | TV Series | Himself |
RTL Film | 2007 | TV Series | Himself |
Marco Borsato: Symphonica in Rosso | 2006 | Video | Himself |
Zoop in India | 2006 | Himself | |
Jensen! | 2006 | TV Series | Himself - Interviewee |
Tsunami 12-12 | 2005 | TV Movie | Himself |
Kids Top 20 | 2004-2005 | TV Series | |
PaPaul | 2004 | TV Series | Himself |
TMF Awards 2004 | 2004 | TV Special | Himself - Best Male Artist [National] Winner / Performer |
Top of the Pops NL | 2000-2004 | TV Series | Himself |
Zien | 2004 | Video | Himself |
Pulse | 2004 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
AV nu | 2003 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
Bon bini beach | 2003 | TV Series | Himself |
Barend en Van Dorp | 2000-2003 | TV Series | Himself / Himself - Singer / Himself - Ambassadeur War Child |
Live Fast Die Young and Leave a Beautiful Corpse | 2002 | TV Movie documentary | Himself - also performer |
Villa BvD | 2000-2002 | TV Series | Himself |
W.K.I.J.S.V.W.M. | 1998 | TV Series | Himself |
Vet Heftig - de video | 1997 | Video | Himself |
TROS TV Show | 1997 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
Laat de Leeuw | 1997 | TV Series | Himself |
Archive Footage
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
Typisch van Duin | 2006 | TV Series | Himself |
Top of the Pops NL | 2000-2004 | TV Series | Himself |
Awards
Won Awards
Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
---|---|---|---|---|
2009 | Golden Film | Golden and Platin Film, Netherlands | Wit licht (2008) |
Source: IMDb, Wikipedia