Benjamin Mascolo

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Benjamin Mascolo
Born20 June 1993 (1993-06-20) (age 31)
Modena, Italy
Other namesBenji
B3N
Occupation(s)Singer, actor
Years active2010–present
Spouse
Greta Cuoghi
(m. 2023)
Partner Bella Thorne (2019–2022)

Benjamin Mascolo (born 20 June 1993), known professionally as Benji or B3N, is an Italian singer and actor.

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Career

Mascolo met Federico Rossi online and, together with him, formed the pop duo Benji & Fede in 2010. [1] After the initial years, the duo was signed by the major label Warner and released four albums between 2015 and 2019, all of which reached the top of the Italian charts. The duo released several successful singles, including the 2019 summer hit "Dove e quando". In 2020, the duo announced their breakup, after which both musicians began solo careers. [2]

Under the pseudonym B3N, Mascolo released his first solo EP California in 2021. [3] That same year, he made his acting debut with a leading role in the romantic comedy Time Is Up , alongside Bella Thorne. [4] He reprised his role in the film sequel Game of Love. [5]

In 2023, Mascolo starred in After Everything , the fifth and final installment in the After film series. [6]

Personal life

From April 2019 to June 2022, he was in a relationship with American actress Bella Thorne and they announced their engagement in March 2021. [7] However, in June 2022, the couple officially announced their split. [8] [9] Mascolo married Greta Cuoghi in November 2023. [10]

Discography

Solo

List of extended plays, with chart positions and certifications
TitleDetailsPeak chart positions
ITA
[11]
California
  • Released: 26 February 2021 [12]
  • Label: Warner
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
5

Filmography

Film
YearTitleRoleNotes
2021 Time Is Up RoyFilm debut
2022Game of LoveRoy
2023 After Everything Sebastian
2024Beyond AfterHimselfDocumentary

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  10. "Benjamin Mascolo ha sposato Greta Cuoghi in comune: il video diventato virale su TikTok". Sky TG24 . 14 November 2023.
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