Iva Zanicchi

Biography

Iva Zanicchi, born on January 18, 1940, is an Italian pop singer and politician known for her powerful mezzo-soprano voice and nickname "Eagle of Ligonchio." She won the Sanremo Music Festival three times, in 1967, 1969, and 1974, becoming the only woman to have achieved this feat. A versatile artist, she has also toured internationally, collaborated with notable musicians, and hosted a popular game show in Italy from 1987 to 2000.