Sal Da Vinci, the stage name of Salvatore Michael Sorrentino, is set to represent Italy at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna. Born in 1969 in New York during a tour of his father, Mario Da Vinci, a famous singer and actor, Sal began his artistic career at the young age of seven.

Over the years, Sal Da Vinci has built a successful career in music and theatre. He won the Canale 5 Italian Music Festival in 1994 with the song Vera, which gained popularity in Latin America as Vida. He has also starred in various theatrical productions, including leading roles in Opera Buffa del Giovedì Santo and the musical C'era Una Volta…Scugnizzi.

In 2009, Sal achieved third place at the prestigious Festival di Sanremo with the song Non Riesco A Farti Innamorare. Most recently, in 2024, he released his biggest hit to date, Rossetto e Caffè, which has garnered over 450 million plays across digital platforms and was certified double platinum, making it one of the most-streamed songs of the year.

Having won the national final for Italy, Sal Da Vinci will bring his rich experience and celebrated musical style to the Eurovision stage in Vienna, aiming to deliver a memorable performance in 2026.