Sarah Toscano, an Italian artist born in Vigevano in 2006, rose to prominence in 2024 by winning the twenty-third edition of the television talent show Amici di Maria De Filippi. Her career spans music and film, characterized by a rapid ascent from regional singing competitions to national chart success and international streaming projects.
Early Development and Tennis
Raised in the Pavia area, Toscano began piano studies at age four. Throughout her youth, she engaged in competitive tennis, reaching the women's C series in 2020. She eventually abandoned her athletic career in 2023 to prioritize music. Before her television breakthrough, she attended the Vittorio Bachelet High School in Abbiategrasso, Milan, eventually interrupting her final year to participate in Amici.
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After early development with manager Andrea Dulio and producer Pietro Foresti, she released her debut EP, Riflesso, in October 2022. Her profile increased significantly during her 2024 run on Amici di Maria De Filippi. Following the release of singles such as Sexy magica and Mappamondo, her self-titled EP reached number 12 on the FIMI albums chart. By August 2024, she was named an Up Next Italia artist by Apple Music.
Sanremo and Studio Releases
In 2025, Toscano competed in the Sanremo Music Festival with the song Amarcord, placing 17th. Her inaugural studio album, Met Gala, followed in October 2025, featuring tracks including Taki and Semplicemente, the latter serving as the theme song for the Netflix series Riv4lries. In November 2025, she received the Rising Star award at the Billboard Italia Women in Music event.
Transition to Cinema
Toscano made her feature film debut in April 2026 as Eletta Musso in the Luca Ribuoli film Feel My Voice, a Netflix release based on the French film La Famille Bélier. The film was accompanied by the single Atlantide. Shortly after, she participated in the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival.
Fast facts
- Born: 2006, Vigevano, Italy
- Education: Vittorio Bachelet High School
- Amici di Maria De Filippi victory: 2024
- Debut EP: Riflesso, 2022
- Sanremo Music Festival 2025 placement: 17th
- Film debut: Feel My Voice, 2026
- Billboard Italia Rising Star Award: 2025
Questions readers ask
What was Sarah Toscano's background before winning Amici?
She was a competitive tennis player in the women's C series and a student at the Vittorio Bachelet High School.
Which film marked her debut as an actress?
Her debut leading role was as Eletta Musso in the 2026 Netflix film Feel My Voice.
Achievements
- Worked as singer-songwriter, actor and film actor
