Biography
Who is Glen Vella?
Early life and training
Glen Vella was born in Valletta, Malta, on May 14, 1983. He grew up with an interest in music and began studying voice and piano from a young age.
He later pursued formal education in his craft. He earned a qualification in voice coaching from the Victoria Music and Arts College in London.
Career beginnings and theatre
Glen became active in the Maltese music and television industry during the mid-2000s. His early work included recording various jingles and theme songs for local productions.
He also took part in several musical theatre productions. In 2005, he released the single Appreciate, and in 2008, he teamed up with Pamela for the song Loved By You.
Festival success and Eurovision
In 2009, Glen received the Jury Award at the Golden Stag International Festival in Romania. That same year, he released Live For Today and Before You Walk Away with the group Q, placing third in the GO Malta EuroSong contest.
He continued competing in national selections. He won the Malta Eurovision Song Contest in 2011 with the entry One Life, earning the right to represent Malta on the international stage. Years later, he also claimed victory at the Mużika Mużika festival in 2021 with Ħarsa Biss.
Recent performances and coaching
Alongside his solo work, Glen served as a lead vocalist for Elfejn u Tmintax, a choral symphony that premiered during the Valletta 2018 opening celebrations at St John’s Co-Cathedral.
In 2020, he presented the children’s television programme Kaxxa Daqq on TVM. He has since performed as a supporting act for international acts like Gigi D'Alessio, Anastacia, and Alphaville, while also mentoring emerging Maltese artists as a vocal coach.
Birthday and age
Glen Vella was born on May 14, 1983, which makes Glen 43 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Glen shares the date with 62 other famous people.
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