Photo: Radiotelevisione Italiana / Public domain (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Mina is one of those artists whose stature only grows the more you learn about her. A three-octave range, the agility of a true soprano, and an image of female independence that felt radical in mid-century Italy: she was not merely a pop star but a cultural force. What moves me most is her refusal to chase trends, retreating from public performance yet still recording on her own uncompromising terms. The honors she has received feel almost secondary to the sheer durability of her artistry. To me she is proof that a singular voice can outlast every passing fashion.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Mina
- Name (Japanese)
- ミーナ・マッツィーニ
- Reading
- みーな・まっつぃーに
- Born
- March 25, 1940 (age 86)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Dragon
- Origin
- Busto Arsizio, Province of Varese, Italy
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- singer / film actor / jazz musician / television presenter / recording artist
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1987 Targa Tenco
- 2001 Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
- 2015 Ambrogino d'oro
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Mina born?
Born March 25, 1940 (age 86).
Where is Mina from?
Mina is from Busto Arsizio, Province of Varese, Italy.
What does Mina do?
Mina works as singer, film actor, jazz musician, television presenter, recording artist.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.