Amor Vittone
Amor Vittone has stamped her mark in the entertainment world. A former Miss Johannesburg, Amor received her Honors Degree in Communication (cum laude) at RAU, was head-girl of her school and excelled in sport – winning several awards on the academic and sports field. She was the South African Tap and Modern dance champion for seven straight years, which served her well in the State Theatre musical "West Side Story" and in Richard Loring's production of "Girl Talk".
As well as having presented television shows like "Legkaart Bonanza", "Junior Topsport", M -Net's "Spot-on", "Mainly for Men" on e-TV, the National Lottery on SABC2, "Top Billing" , "In die kryt met Joost en Amor" on Kyknet and M-Net and the ABSA game show on SABC 3, she is no stranger to the limelight, having built a reputation for herself as being a dedicated, humble and most importantly, talented performer on all levels.
Amor Vittone has been involved in producing and choreographing many stage shows, starring in TV promotions and adverts and currently acts as MC, motivational speaker, television presenter and singer. She has the ability to make people feel good about themselves with subtle charm and elegance.
Amor Vittone is the most publicized celebrity in the country with her popular features gracing magazine covers of almost every magazine inSouth Africa. These include "Fair Lady", "Keur", "Huisgenoot", "You", "Sarie", "Finesse", "FHM", "Wiel", "Rooi Rose", "Insig", "Vroue Keur", "Tydskrif Rapport", "Sunday Times Magazine", "De Kat", "Get it", "My week", "Personality", "Die Lig" , "Longevity", "Baba en Kleuter" and "Marie Claire"
To date, Amor Vittone has released six albums. Wild Cherry Kisses (1998) EMI Dance in Colours (2000) EMI Young Forever (2002) EMI amor (2005) Gallo Music Voluit (2006) Select Music & Glo altyd aan more (2009) Voluit is an Afrikaans album which includes three English tracks. This album received Gold Status (meaning 20,000 or more units sold). In 2007 Amor was nominated for a SAMA (South African Music Award) in the category "Best Afrikaans pop album".
The video of Voluit Lewe won the award in the category "Best DVD" in the Afrikaanse Musiek toekennings held at Vodaworld Dome on 3rd May 2007. Amor was also nominated for a Crystal award in the category "Hottest S.A. artist" at Theatre on the track, Kyalami on 2nd June 2007. She was nominated for a Tempo music award in the category "favourite S.A. female artist" and Voluit Lewe was nominated as "favourite song of the year". In the Vonk musiektoekennings Amor Vittone was nominated for "best female artist" – 2007 "Glo altyd aan more" was released in August 2009. It includes a Kylie Minogue medley.
This album is a reflection of joy and victory, based on hope, positive strength and peace. The soulful lyrics, brilliant voice and lively melodies will captivate listeners to follow this star in embracing life with energy and excitement and to regain one's composure.
Amor Vittone has stamped her mark in the entertainment world. A former Miss Johannesburg, Amor received her Honors Degree in Communication (cum laude) at RAU, was head-girl of her school and excelled in sport – winning several awards on the academic and sports field. She was the South African Tap and Modern dance champion for seven straight years, which served her well in the State Theatre musical "West Side Story" and in Richard Loring's production of "Girl Talk".
As well as having presented television shows like "Legkaart Bonanza", "Junior Topsport", M -Net's "Spot-on", "Mainly for Men" on e-TV, the National Lottery on SABC2, "Top Billing" , "In die kryt met Joost en Amor" on Kyknet and M-Net and the ABSA game show on SABC 3, she is no stranger to the limelight, having built a reputation for herself as being a dedicated, humble and most importantly, talented performer on all levels.
Amor Vittone has been involved in producing and choreographing many stage shows, starring in TV promotions and adverts and currently acts as MC, motivational speaker, television presenter and singer. She has the ability to make people feel good about themselves with subtle charm and elegance.
Amor Vittone is the most publicized celebrity in the country with her popular features gracing magazine covers of almost every magazine inSouth Africa. These include "Fair Lady", "Keur", "Huisgenoot", "You", "Sarie", "Finesse", "FHM", "Wiel", "Rooi Rose", "Insig", "Vroue Keur", "Tydskrif Rapport", "Sunday Times Magazine", "De Kat", "Get it", "My week", "Personality", "Die Lig" , "Longevity", "Baba en Kleuter" and "Marie Claire"
To date, Amor Vittone has released six albums. Wild Cherry Kisses (1998) EMI Dance in Colours (2000) EMI Young Forever (2002) EMI amor (2005) Gallo Music Voluit (2006) Select Music & Glo altyd aan more (2009) Voluit is an Afrikaans album which includes three English tracks. This album received Gold Status (meaning 20,000 or more units sold). In 2007 Amor was nominated for a SAMA (South African Music Award) in the category "Best Afrikaans pop album".
The video of Voluit Lewe won the award in the category "Best DVD" in the Afrikaanse Musiek toekennings held at Vodaworld Dome on 3rd May 2007. Amor was also nominated for a Crystal award in the category "Hottest S.A. artist" at Theatre on the track, Kyalami on 2nd June 2007. She was nominated for a Tempo music award in the category "favourite S.A. female artist" and Voluit Lewe was nominated as "favourite song of the year". In the Vonk musiektoekennings Amor Vittone was nominated for "best female artist" – 2007 "Glo altyd aan more" was released in August 2009. It includes a Kylie Minogue medley.
This album is a reflection of joy and victory, based on hope, positive strength and peace. The soulful lyrics, brilliant voice and lively melodies will captivate listeners to follow this star in embracing life with energy and excitement and to regain one's composure.
