Andrea Bocelli’s Family, Relationships, and Close Friends: All the Details

Andrea Bocelli is an Italian opera singer whose voice has touched millions around the world. He grew up in a close-knit family and values the importance of relationships. Friends and loved ones have played a vital role in his journey, guiding him through challenges and celebrating his achievements.

Family Life of the Famed Tenor

Andrea Bocelli was born on September 22, 1958, in Lajatico, Italy. His parents, Alessandro and Edi Bocelli, raised him on a family farm where they produced wine and sold equipment.

Music was present from a young age. Andrea began playing piano at six. His childhood was marked by strong family support, especially after he lost his sight at twelve.

Andrea is currently married to Veronica Berti. The couple met in 2002 at a party in Italy when she was working as a manager for his production company. They married in 2014 in Tuscany.

Bocelli has three children. His two oldest, Amos and Matteo, were born during his first marriage with Enrica Cenzatti. Amos was born in 1995, and Matteo in 1997. Both are his biological children. His youngest child, a daughter named Virginia, was born in 2012 with Veronica Berti.

Veronica Berti is active in music management. Amos Bocelli studied piano and engineering, while Matteo has followed his father’s path into singing.

Name	Relation	Birth Year
Alessandro	Father	1922
Edi Bocelli	Mother	1938
Amos Bocelli	Son	1995
Matteo Bocelli	Son	1997
Virginia Bocelli	Daughter	2012
Veronica Berti	Wife	1984

Relationships Through the Years

Andrea Bocelli married Enrica Cenzatti on June 27, 1992. Enrica was a student when they met in Pisa during Andrea’s university years. They shared a passion for music. Their marriage lasted a decade, ending in separation in 2002.

With Enrica, Andrea had two children: Amos and Matteo. While they ended their marriage amicably, they remained committed to co-parenting their children. Enrica stayed out of the public eye, focusing on family and private life.

After his first marriage ended, Andrea met Veronica Berti in 2002. She quickly became important in both his personal and professional world. Their romantic relationship flourished, and they later married and had a daughter.

Name	Relationship Type	Time Period
Enrica Cenzatti	Ex-Wife	1992–2002

Friends of a Lifetime

Over the years, Bocelli has formed strong friendships, many of them in the music world. One of his closest friends is fellow tenor Luciano Pavarotti, with whom he performed and toured. Their friendship began after their first duet together in the early 1990s.

Bocelli also became close to Celine Dion through their duet for the film The Quest for Camelot, which won them a Golden Globe. Their collaboration sparked a lasting friendship based on respect and musical admiration.

He has also maintained friendships with musicians like Zucchero Fornaciari, who played a key role early in his career. Their bond dates back to when Bocelli auditioned for him in 1992.

Name	Known Since	Profession
Luciano Pavarotti	Early 1990s	Opera Singer
Celine Dion	Late 1990s	Singer
Zucchero Fornaciari	1992	Musician