Clara (singer)

Clara Soccini (born 25 October 1999), known professionally by the mononym Clara, is an Italian singer and actress. In December 2023, she won the Sanremo Giovani song contest.

Early life
Soccini grew up in Travedona-Monate, a small town near Lake Maggiore, Lombardy. She was raised by her mother after her parents separated in her childhood. She has a younger brother, Filippo.

At the age of 16, while attending a liceo linguistico in Varese, Soccini began working as a model in Milan.

Career
In 2020, Soccini began her music career and was featured on the song "Io e te" by Nicola Siciliano. She subsequently released three singles: "Freak", "Ammirò", and "Bilico" in 2020 and 2021.

In early 2023, Soccini made her acting debut as Crazy J on the teen drama television series The Sea Beyond after being approached by the series' director. Later that year, she won the Sanremo Giovani song contest with her song "Boulevard", earning her a spot in the Sanremo Music Festival 2024 where she performed "Diamanti grezzi".