Joseph Calleja

Birth Name:

Joseph Calleja

Birth Place:

Attard, Malta

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack, Assistant director

Selected to be the first cultural ambassador of Malta in 2012
In cooperation with Malta's Bank of Valletta, he formed the BOV Joseph Calleja Foundation, which strives to help children and families in need
Was honored as the Gramphone Artist of the Year in 2012
In 2012, was given an honorary doctorate in literature, recognizing his international achievements
Prior to pursuing a music career, he studied law for one year at the De La Salle College in Malta
As of 2013, he has two children
Claims he was first inspired to become an opera singer at age 14 after seeing a performance of "The Great Caruso" with tenor Mario Lanza
Grew up in a family heavily involved in sports, and competed throughout his childhood and teenage years in the shot put, javelin and discus throw
Most recently starred in the 2013 film "The Immigrant" as the legendary opera tenor Enrico Caruso
Shared the stage with singer Michael Bolton for a 2009 concert
His debut in opera came at age 19 when he performed in a production of MacBeth at Astra Theatre in Gozo, Malta
Is a tenor who has performed professional since being discovered at age 16
Was raised to speak English, Italian and Maltese
His favorite hobbies and activities include waterskiing, swimming and fishing
Is a self-professed win connoisseur, and owns several thousand bottles of wine
Was chosen as a brand ambassador for Air Malta in 2013

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