Romina Arena

Romina Arena
Arena in 2006
Arena in 2006
Background information
OriginPalermo, Sicily, Italy
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • composer
  • writer
Years active1984–present
Labels
Websitewww.rominaarena.com

Romina Arena[1] is an Italian singer-songwriter who performs pop classical crossover, rock opera, and cinematic pop.[2]

Career

In 2003, Arena won a BAFTA for her first rock opera single, "Satellite (Italian version)," used in the video game Project Gotham Racing 2.[3] .

On June 8–9, 2004, she performed live at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.[4]

In 2012, Arena released the album "Morricone.Uncovered"[5]; the album contained her performances of 15 Ennio Morricone film scores, with her own lyrics added.

In 2013, she covered the song "I Want Love", originally from the video game Silent Hill 3, composed by Akira Yamaoka, for the cover album "The Best Of Silent Hill (Music From The Video Game Series)" by Edgar Rothermich[6] released on Perseverance Records.

In 2015, Arena signed to Lakeshore Records for a studio album titled "Where Did They Film That? Italy – The Music Journey," which was released in June 2016 as a companion to her book, "Where Did They Film That? Italy."

Her song "Every Day Is Christmas Day" appeared in the 2016 Hallmark Channel movie A Christmas to Remember.

Arena was one of the special guests in Jim Wilson and Friends: A Place In My Heart Live at the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts in Amarillo, Texas.

Arena starred in and produced the 2016 ABC Holiday Movie "Skating Spectacular,"[7] hosted by Kristi Yamaguchi, Brian Boitano, and World Champion Kimmie Meissner. Arena and special guest The Four Phantoms performed holiday music live alongside a cast of various Olympic figure skating stars performing on ice.

In 2025, Arena accepted the invitation from Maratea to be an ambassador for the "Ricas Italia" project -- the Network of Institutions and Citizens for Cooperation, Culture, the Environment, Solidarity, and Sustainability -- fighting poverty and pollution on the planet.[8]

In 2025, at the Italian Parliament in Rome, Arena was selected to serve as the technical leading member of culture, music, cinema and entertainment through a special committee formed by the Parliament and Senate, in collaboration with the Vatican.[9]

Discography

  • 1984–1993: From the age of 4 to 13 years old Arena was signed to Disney Italy's Mickey Mouse Club and the companies "Prima Ribalta", "Shasa Digital Sound" and released three compilations and singles – Italy.
  • 1994: "Una Vita Senza Vita" from San Remo Nuovi Talenti (New Talent) Festival Compilation – Italy (appeared as Romina Notarbartolo). (writer of the song Dainotto composer)
  • 1994: "You're The Only One" Peter Ciani Music – Australia (Single)
  • 1994: "Smile" released by Danilo Sulis Recordings – Sicily, Italy (Single)
  • 1994: "As Beautiful as You" CP Productions/BMG – Germany
  • 1995: "As Beautiful as You" CP Productions/BMG – Australia
  • 1998: "Fateci Santi" for The Vatican & Pope John Paul the second, produced & released by Beppe CAntarelli – compilation album
  • 2000: "Unreleased Album Project" produced by Bob Johnston – US
  • 2001: "Subaru" Design House/Toshiba-EMI – Japan
  • 2003: "Romina Arena" for Miller's Gin – Miller Spirits – US & UK (Premium)
  • 2003: "Satellite" Soundtrack from Xbox Video Game Project Gotham Racing 2, Microsoft Game Studios – US/Italy/International
  • 2004: "Romina Arena" American Entertainment Records– US
  • 2006: You're Gonna Hear from Me Outback Records – US
  • 2006: "Cuerpo Sin Alma" (Spanish) Outback Records – US
  • 2008: "Believe" NMG Records (Single)
  • 2009: "A Joyful Christmas" NMG Records
  • 2010: "Romanza" (The Love Collection, Limited Edition) – NMG Records
  • 2010: "How Do You Keep the Music Playing?" NMG/Macs Records – Italy/US
  • 2011: "A Mother's Prayer" NMG Records (Single)
  • 2011: "Arthur's Theme" (The Best That You Can Do) NMG Records (Single)
  • 2011: "Life" released September 6, 2011 – NMG Records
  • 2012: "Morricone.Uncovered" released September 18, 2012 Perseverance Records
  • 2012: "Un Sogno Che Sognai" "I Dreamed a Dream" from Les Misérables released December 4, 2012 Perseverance Records (Single)
  • 2013: "Romanza" (The Love Collection, Limited Edition) Re-release with new bonus tracks January 8, 2013 – NMG Records
  • 2013: "Subaru" "スバル" "Romina Sings Japanese" released January 8, 2013 – NMG Records
  • 2013: "I Want Love" from the album "The Best of Silent Hill" released October 29 – Perseverance Records
  • 2014: "Corazon Italiano" released June, NMG Records (Single)
  • 2014: "Annie's Song" released November 4, PoperaStar Records (Single)
  • 2015: "A Mother's Heart" April 28, PoperaStar Records
  • 2016: "Where Did They Film That Italy – The Music Journey" based on the book from the same title – Lakeshore Records released June 24
  • 2019: "Baby Mine" performed in tribute to Disney's Dumbo – Poperastar Records (Single)
  • 2019: "A Beautiful Surprise" (18-track album) Poperastar Records released
  • 2020: "Cinematica, Vol 1" (14-track album) Poperastar Records released
  • 2020: "Holding You" (single) Poperastar Records released
  • 2020: "Verte Amor" (single) Poperastar records released
  • 2021: "Amore y Amor (10-track album) Poperastar Records released

Books

  • "Where Did They Film That? Italy." (travel guide). Fresno: Linden/Quill Driver Books, 2016. ISBN 9781610351829, OCLC 931295588

Awards

In 2010, at The American Red Cross National Headquarters annual Tiffany Circle Leadership Summit during the closing gala event at the Embassy of Italy in Washington, DC, Arena performed her original "Ricordi" and her rendition of "Time To Say Goodbye" to standing ovations by more than 300 top women philanthropists.[10]

Also in 2010, Arena was one of seven recipients of the Tricolor Globe Award from the organization Italian Women in the World[11], and she was one of five recipients of the CSNA Award (Confederation of the Sicilians in North America) for promoting Sicilian culture worldwide.[12]

In 2012, Arena was one of 20 recipients of the Premio Sicilla for being an "Ambassador of bel canto in the world".[13]

In 2021, Arena was named the "Official Ambassador of Italian Excellence In The World" by the President of M.I.R.E. (Movement of Italians Residents Abroad) representing Italy and major Italian cultural events, awards, consumer experiences around the world.[14]

In 2022, the Italian President and Onorevoli at the Camera Dei Deputati awarded Arena the "Patrimonio Italiano" as Italian Ambassador of Italian culture at the Italian Parliament in Rome.[15]

In 2023, Arena joined the Board of Directors of ASPEKA #neuraldiversity.[16]

In 2025, Arena revived the invitation from the Mayor of Maratea, Daniele Stoppelli, to be an ambassador for the "Ricas Italia" Project, the Network of Institutions and Citizens for Cooperation, Culture, Environment, Solidarity and Sustainability, against poverty and pollution of the planet.[17]

In 2025, at the Italian Parliament in Rome, Arena was selected to serve as the technical leading member of culture, music, cinema and entertainment through a special committee formed by the Parliament and Senate, in collaboration with the Vatican.[9]

Articles and Interviews

References

  1. ^ "AS WONDERFUL AS YOU". ascap.com. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved November 22, 2025.
  2. ^ "Romina Arena, regina del Popera: Con la mia musica parlo di sogni e coraggio". Lavocedi New York. June 29, 2018.
  3. ^ Project Gotham Racing 2 - Credits, 31 March 2020, retrieved 2024-06-17
  4. ^ Romina Arena (2007-02-05). Romina Arena Live at the Colosseum of Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Retrieved 2025-12-15 – via YouTube.
  5. ^ "Romina Arena And Perseverance Records To Release "Morricone.Uncovered" In September". Top40-Charts.com. Retrieved 2020-06-12.
  6. ^ Edgar Rothermich – The Best Of Silent Hill (Music From The Video Game Series), retrieved 2024-06-17
  7. ^ "ABC Holiday Movie Skating Spectacular". IMDb.
  8. ^ USA, Editorial Staff (2023-12-03). "Romina Arena Ambasciatrice del Progetto "Ricas Italia Capofila del progetto il Comune di Maratea". L'Idea Magazine. Retrieved 2025-12-19.
  9. ^ a b Ffactorau llwyddiant ar gyfer contractio a dyfarnu masnachfreintiau gwasanaethau bysiau yng Nghymru (Report). Wales Centre for Public Policy. 2025-10-24.
  10. ^ Corio, Angela (2010). "Red Cross Letter of Recommendation". Jan Jones Worldwide. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2025-12-17.
  11. ^ Il Resto del Carlino (5 July 2010). "Sette 'Oscar' in rosa A Bologna premio alle eccellenze al femminile"
  12. ^ Corriere del Mezzogiorno (11 November 2010). "La storia della Targa Florio a Miami Premiati cinque siculo-americani". Retrieved 3 July 2016 (in Italian).
  13. ^ Ragusa Oggi (1 February 2012). Premio Sicilia 2012 - XIX Edizione
  14. ^ "From Cinematica to being an Ambassador of Italian Excellence in the World: the success continues for a great Italian singer. An exclusive interview with Romina Arena". L'Idea Magazine. 2021-02-13. Retrieved 2021-02-14.
  15. ^ "Camera Dei Deputati, Patrimonio Italiano Award, conferenze stampa di Fuscia Fitzgerald Nissoli". Communicazione Inform. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
  16. ^ "Board of Directors - Aspika". 2021-11-17. Retrieved 2025-12-19.
  17. ^ Web, Redazione (2023-11-23). "Romina Arena Ambasciatrice del Progetto "Ricas Italia". Ufficio Stampa Basilicata (in Italian). Retrieved 2025-12-15.
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