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Stefano Ruffini (Rome, 14 June 1963 – Naples, 7 December 2006) was an Italian singer and voice actor. He performed songs of Grazia Di Michele "Canto bolero" (1988) and "Si chiama Helene" (1989) at the Sanremo Music Festival.[1]

Biography

He studied singing with Edda Dell'Orso and acting with the actress Silvia Luzi.

During his military service in the air force, he organizes music evenings for the non-commissioned officers' club. One of these shows was filmed by Rai 3 and was noticed by Grazia Di Michele, who noticed Ruffini's vocal talents.

References

  1. ^ Marcello Giannotti L'enciclopedia di Sanremo: 55 anni di storia del festival 2005 8884403790 p.75 "Di Michele, Grazia - ... Per due volte è stata presente al Festival anche come autrice, nel 1988 (Canto bolero) e nel 1989 (Si chiama Helene), per Stefano Ruffini in gara tra le Nuove reposte."