Nino de Angelo Biography: Age, Wife, Net Worth, Children, Height, Real Name, Songs, Controversy

Nino de Angelo, born Domenico Gerhard Gorgoglione, is a German singer of Italian descent who first rose to prominence with his 1983 chart-topping ballad Jenseits von Eden.

His emotive vocal delivery and the song’s sweeping melody captivated audiences, keeping it at number one on the German charts for ten weeks and propelling an Italian version to the top spot in France for five weeks.

He later represented Germany at the 1989 Eurovision Song Contest with Flieger, further cementing his status in European pop music.

Profile

• Full name: Domenico Gerhard Gorgoglione
• Nickname: Nino de Angelo
• Date of birth: 18 December 1963
• Age: 62 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Karlsruhe, West Germany
• State of origin: Baden-Württemberg, Germany
• Nationality: German
• Profession: Singer
• Height: 5 ft 10 in (179 cm)
• Weight: 154 lb (70 kg)
• Eye color: Brown
• Hair color: Gray
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Judith (m. 22 August 1987; divorced 4 April 2000), Michaela (m. 12 August 2003), Engaged to Simone (current)
• Children: Daughter: Louisa-Marie (b. 9 March 1988), Son: Luca Léon (b. 1 August 1991)
• Relationship status: Engaged
• Religion: N/A
• Ethnicity: Italian-German
• Net worth: €3 million

Early Life and Education

Domenico Gerhard Gorgoglione (62 years old) was born on 18 December 1963 in Karlsruhe, West Germany, into a family of Italian heritage.

He has not publicly disclosed details about his parents’ names or his siblings, maintaining a private family life.

He spent his formative years in Baden-Württemberg, absorbing both German and Italian cultural influences that would later shape his musical style.

Personal Life

Nino de Angelo’s personal life has included several high-profile relationships.

He married his first wife, Judith, on 22 August 1987; they divorced on 4 April 2000.

He then wed Michaela on 12 August 2003.

He has two children—daughter Louisa-Marie, born 9 March 1988, and son Luca Léon, born 1 August 1991.

He is currently engaged to his partner Simone, with wedding plans postponed due to global uncertainties.

Career

Nino de Angelo’s breakthrough came in 1983 with Jenseits von Eden, penned by Drafi Deutscher, which dominated German airwaves and achieved international success.

In 1984, he scored a minor UK hit with the English-language Guardian Angel.

His Eurovision entry Flieger in 1989, written by Dieter Bohlen and Joachim Horn-Bernges, finished 14th but reinforced his reputation as a compelling vocalist.

After decades in the pop circle, he reinvented his sound in 2021, collaborating with Lord of the Lost producer Chris Harms on the dark rock album Gesegnet und verflucht, which earned a gold certification for over 100,000 units sold—the first since his initial success.

In May 2023, he released Von Ewigkeit zu Ewigkeit, further exploring autobiographical themes and securing top ten placements in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

Awards

• Jenseits von Eden – Gold certification, Germany (1983)
• Jenseits von Eden (Italian version) – Gold certification, France (1983)
• Gesegnet und verflucht – Gold certification, Germany (2021)

Net worth

Nino de Angelo’s overall net worth is estimated at approximately €3 million.

Controversy

Between 2016 and 2018, Nino de Angelo borrowed significant sums from his then-manager Michael Sommer to cover personal expenses.

In 2022, the Munich Higher Regional Court ordered him to repay approximately €102,000 plus interest, a ruling later upheld by the Federal Court of Justice, leaving him liable for around €120,000 amid previous insolvency filings in 2005 and 2016.

Social Media

• Facebook: Nino de Angelo (official)
• Instagram: @ninothevoicedeangelo
• TikTok: @ninodeangelo1893
• YouTube: NinoDeAngeloOfficial

Discography

• Jenseits von Eden (1983)
• Guardian Angel (1984)
• Flieger (1989)
• Olympic Dreams (with Mr. President) (1996)
• Gesegnet und verflucht (album, 2021)
• Von Ewigkeit zu Ewigkeit (album, 2023)