Anthony Callea - Biography

Australia's record-breaking pop star

With Australia’s fastest-selling single of all time under his belt, Anthony Callea has certainly proven he’s more than an Idol.

His extraordinarily precise and emotive performance of The Prayer is still officially the fastest and highest selling Australian single of all time. His ARIA Award winning single shot straight to number one on the official charts where it remained for an amazing five weeks.

Anthony followed his debut single with another multi-platinum number one single and a multi-platinum number one album. He embarked on an international song writing trip for his latest top ten offering - his A New Chapter album - that features two top twenty singles. Anthony also released a Live Concert DVD that later screened as a television music special on Foxtel.

Anthony has embarked on two successful national concert tours and appeared as special guest for touring international superstars including Ms Diana Ross and Westlife.

Anthony has performed for a host of international dignitaries including the late Luciano Pavarotti, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Frederik and Princess Mary of Denmark.

Anthony made his theatre debut in the acclaimed opera production ‘Dead Man Walking’, directed by Nigel Jamieson (Sydney 2000 Olympics Opening Ceremony). In November 2007 Anthony played the role of Mark in Perth’s musical production of ‘Rent’ alongside Tim Campbell and Nikki Webster.

Anthony has accumulated a string of awards including Channel V Artist of the Year, Pop Republic Artist of the Year, an MTV Viewers’ Choice Award, Variety’s Young Entertainer of the Year, a MO Award and a Gospel Music Award, just to name a few.

At only 25, Anthony is now one of Australia’s most respected, in-demand and awarded singer/performer.

After guiding radio personality Jo Stanley on an emotional journey that peaked with a final two finish, Anthony will flex his vocal cords again for his return to It Takes Two.

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