Gabry Ponte Biography: Age, Daughter, Net Worth, Songs, Albums, Height, Eiffel 65, Eurovision

Gabriele “Gabry” Ponte is an Italian musician, DJ, and producer, best known as a founding member of the Eurodance group Eiffel 65.

His global breakthrough came with the 1998 hit “Blue (Da Ba Dee),” which topped charts in 24 countries and sold over 8 million copies. A Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum artist, Ponte has amassed over 5.5 billion streams, making him Italy’s most-streamed DJ.

He represented San Marino at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest with “Tutta l’Italia,” a dance anthem originally composed for the 2025 Sanremo Music Festival, where he qualified for the grand final but placed 26th with 27 points.

Profile

• Full Name: Gabriele Ponte
• Stage Name: Gabry Ponte
• Born: 20 April, 1973
• Age: 52 years old
• Birthplace: Turin, Italy
• Nationality: Italian
• Occupation: Musician, DJ, Producer
• Height: 5′ 11″
• Parents: Paolo Ponte, Anna Ponte
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: None
• Children: Alice Ponte
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $15 million

Early Life and Education

Gabriele Ponte was born on 20 April 1973 in Moncalieri, near Turin, Italy, to Paolo and Anna Ponte; he might have had siblings but details about them are unknown. Raised in a non-musical family, he developed a passion for music at 17, DJing in Turin’s clubs.

Details about his formal education are limited, as he focused early on his music career after sending demos to Blisscorporation, which signed him. His ethnicity is Italian, and his religion is not publicly known.

Career

Gabry Ponte began DJing in Turin at 17, joining Blisscorporation in 1993. In 1998, he co-founded Eiffel 65 with Maurizio Lobina and Jeffrey Jey, producing their debut single “Blue (Da Ba Dee),” a global hit that sold over 8 million copies and earned diamond certification. Their album Europop (1999) sold 4 million copies, winning the 2000 European Music Award for Best Italian Artist.

Ponte produced hits like “Move Your Body” and “Too Much of Heaven” before leaving Eiffel 65 in 2005 to pursue solo work.

His solo career began with the 2001 single “Got to Get,” followed by “Time to Rock” (2002) and a cover of Fabrizio De André’s “Geordie” (2001), which earned gold certification for over 25,000 copies sold. His debut solo album, Gabry Ponte (2002), reached No. 16 on Italy’s charts, followed by Dr. Jekyll & Mr. DJ (2004), featuring hits like “La Danza delle Streghe” and “Figli di Pitagora” with Little Tony.

In 2006, he founded Dance and Love, a leading Italian dance label, releasing tracks like “Vivi Nell’Aria” (2009) with Miani. His 2012 single “Beat on My Drum” with Pitbull peaked at No. 11 on the US Hot Dance Club Songs chart, and he produced Tacabro’s global hit “Tacata'” the same year.

Ponte’s recent work includes the 2021 hit “Thunder” with LUM!X and Prezioso, charting in multiple European countries, and collaborations with Sean Paul, R3HAB, and Aloe Blacc. In 2022, he co-wrote and produced Austria’s Eurovision entry “Halo” by LUM!X and Pia Maria. His 2025 Eurovision entry, “Tutta l’Italia,” won the San Marino Song Contest and was performed with uncredited vocalists Andrea Bonomo and Edwyn Roberts.

Despite qualifying for the grand final, it finished last, sparking controversy when Ponte humorously attributed the result to playing Roblox during his performance. In 2025, he performed 90 shows across 11 countries, headlined San Siro Stadium as the first DJ to do so, and released his autobiography, Dance & Love, on June 3.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @gabryponte
• Facebook Handle: Gabry Ponte
• Twitter Handle: @gabryponte

Personal Life

Gabry Ponte is single with a daughter, Alice, born in June 2021, and keeps his personal life private. In January 2021, he underwent heart surgery in Turin. A self-professed Eurovision fan since Loreen’s 2012 win with “Euphoria,” he enjoys slow ballads privately but is known for dance anthems like Avicii’s “Without You” and The Chemical Brothers’ “Block Rockin’ Beats.”

Discography

With Eiffel 65:

• Europop (1999)
• Contact! (2001)

Solo Albums:

• Gabry Ponte (2002)
• Dr. Jekyll & Mr. DJ (2004)
• Gabry2o (2008)

Singles:

• “Blue (Da Ba Dee)” (1998, with Eiffel 65)
• “Got to Get” (2001)
• “Geordie” (2001)
• “Time to Rock” (2002)
• “La Danza delle Streghe” (2003)
• “Beat on My Drum” ft. Pitbull (2012)
• “Tacata'” (producer, 2012)
• “Buonanotte Giorno” (2014)
• “Thunder” ft. LUM!X, Prezioso (2021)
• “Tutta l’Italia” (2025)

Net Worth

Gabry Ponte has an estimated net worth of $15 million USD, driven by over 5.5 billion global streams, including 3 billion on Spotify, and sales of Europop (4 million copies) and “Blue (Da Ba Dee)” (8 million copies). His Dance and Love label, collaborations with artists like Pitbull and Sean Paul, and performances at festivals like Tomorrowland 2023 and 2024 contribute significantly.