Alex Wyse | |
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![]() Alex Wyse in 2025 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Alessandro Rina |
Also known as | Alex W |
Born | 16 June 2000 |
Genres | Pop |
Occupations |
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Years active | 2021–present |
Alessandro Rina (born 16 June 2000), known professionally as Alex Wyse, is an Italian singer-songwriter.
His music career began after studying at the British and Irish Modern Music Institute in London, where he graduated in 2019. [1] [2] In 2021, he participated in the talent show Amici di Maria De Filippi , reaching the final in May 2022 and finishing in fourth place. [3] [4] During the show, he released his debut EP, Non siamo soli, which topped the FIMI Albums Chart and was certified gold. [5]
On 4 November 2022, he launched his debut studio album, Ciò che abbiamo dentro, which was also certified gold. [6] Several singles were released from the album, including "Mano ferma" and "Dire, fare, curare", in collaboration with Sophie and the Giants. [7]
In 2024, he participated in Sanremo Giovani with the song "Rockstar", qualifying for the Newcomers' section of the Sanremo Music Festival 2025, where he finished in second place in the final. [8] [9] [10]
Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Certifications |
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ITA [11] | |||
Ciò che abbiamo dentro |
| 5 |
Title | EP details | Peak chart positions | Certifications |
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ITA [11] | |||
Non siamo soli |
| 1 |
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album/EP |
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ITA [13] [14] | ||||
"Sogni al cielo" | 2021 | 67 | Non siamo soli | |
"Accade" | 2022 | — | ||
"Senza chiedere permesso" | 88 | |||
"Non siamo soli" | — | |||
"Mano ferma" | — | Ciò che abbiamo dentro | ||
"Dire, fare, curare" (featuring Sophie and the Giants) | 2023 | — | ||
"Un po' di te" | — | Non-album singles | ||
"La mia canzone per te" | — | |||
"Gocce di limone" | 2024 | — | ||
"Amando si impara" | — | |||
"Rockstar" | 49 [15] | |||
Year | Broadcaster | Title | Role | Notes |
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2021–2022 | Canale 5 | Amici di Maria De Filippi | Contestant | Talent show (season 21) |
2024 | Rai 1 | Sanremo Giovani | Selection for annual music festival; selected | |
2025 | Sanremo Music Festival | Contestant (Newcomers' section) | Annual music festival; 2nd place |