Amor Vittone
Amor Vittone has stamped her mark in the entertainment world. A former Miss Johannesburg, Amor received her Honours Degree in Communication (cum laude) at the University of Johannesburg, 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”. Also in the U.K. production of”Strictly Tap dance fever” at Joburg theatre where she was the guest artist and “Streets of Gold” at the Lyric theatre. “Amorisque” ran for four months with tickets sold out at the Odeon Showbar (Emperors Palace) during 2012.
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”, “Droomhuis” on Kyknet and M-Net, the ABSA game show on SABC 3, and currently presenting “Skoonma se tong” on VIA , 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 compere, 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 a publicised celebrity with her popular features gracing magazine covers of almost every magazine in South Africa.
To date, Amor 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 2007Amor 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 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.
A Greatest hits album saw the light in 2011 and we’re expecting great things of Amor’s eight release, of which the ballad ‘Coming Home’ received rave reactions when it debited as part of Amorisque at Emperors Palace.
Amor released her eighth album “Die tyd is nou” in September 2015 by David Gresham Records. Her single ‘ Sprei my vlerke’ has reached the no. 1 slot on Jacaranda FM’s Afrikaanse Top 20 and also on Overvaal Stereo. Her songs are playlisted by various radio stations.