Angelina Mango, Italy’s Eurovision 2024 representative, shares a deeply personal post about her breakdown, pressures, and recovery journey, sparking a storm in Italy and the Eurovision community.
Angelina Mango, Italy’s Eurovision 2024 representative and Sanremo Festival winner, has published an especially personal and revealing post that left her fans stunned: “Really? It’s definitely not all roses.”
The post, her first after a prolonged silence, has reignited the question of the personal cost that young stars pay for meteoric success and has stirred up a storm in Italy and the Eurovision world.
When Musical Ambition Turns into a Psychological Burden
Mango’s post, published on social media, is not just a complaint – it is a genuine cry for help. It exposes the less glamorous side of the Sanremo and Eurovision worlds: relentless pressure, loss of privacy, endless comparisons, and impossible expectations. At the very peak of her professional success, Mango was forced to cancel all her performances due to a respiratory health issue, but now she admits it was a conscious decision to put down the microphone and take care of herself.
As seen in recent years, the phenomenon of rapid exposure to the spotlight leaves young artists in a fragile mental state. In conversations we held with the EuroMix community, comparisons were drawn to similar cases of other Eurovision contestants who collapsed after winning or participating in the contest. Success, it seems, is not always accompanied by a sense of fulfillment.
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Leaving the Stage to Find Herself
Angelina, the daughter of beloved singer Giuseppe “Pino” Mango, burst onto the Italian scene with her song “La Noia” (in English: “Boredom”), which won the hearts of the audience and judges at the Sanremo Festival 2024. Her moving performance of the cover “La Rondine” (in English: “The Swallow”), originally written by her late father, became an unforgettable television moment. She later embarked on a tour across Italy and even participated in Eurovision 2024 – but soon, the pressure overwhelmed her.
“I am stopping because I have to put my health first, […] I want to be not just the voice of myself, but of all of you.”
Mango wrote with chilling simplicity. This decision, in an era where artists are measured by numbers and shares, is considered not only brave but also exceptional.
On the Road to Recovery: Slowly, Carefully, with Rare Honesty
Behind the scenes, Mango was not alone. Her mother, who was there for her throughout, became a central support, as did various artists who accompanied her during difficult moments. She has not yet announced a full return to the stage, but according to sources in the Italian pop scene, hints suggest her comeback is closer than ever – on her own terms, at a different pace.
Commentators on Italian television note that her process may resemble that of Billie Eilish, who also rose to fame at a young age and faced similar pressures. The discussion around mental health among young artists is gaining momentum, with Mango – through her personal testimony – giving it a new pan.
A Star with Depth: Cultural Influence Beyond the Festivals
Angelina has become a symbol not only of young talent but also of authenticity. The singer, who placed seventh in the grand final of Eurovision 2024, is not just another product of the industry but an artist who insists on personal space. In the Italian market, accustomed to glittery and easily digestible music, Mango stands out. Some call her “the voice of the young generation in Italy” – not because of her vocal range, but because of the courage she shows toward her audience.
If the discussions now surfacing in Italy and the world are any indication, Mango has created a new conversation – one that talks less about competitions and more about what happens after them. Most importantly: she has not lost her audience – quite the opposite. Many note that her latest post has actually strengthened their connection with her.
Italy at Eurovision 2025
“Volevo essere un duro” (translated as: “I Wanted to Be Tough”) is the song performed by singer Lucio Corsi, which came second at the 75th edition of the Sanremo Festival. The song was written by the singer himself along with Tommaso Ottomano. This was the singer’s first-ever appearance at the festival. The song is performed in Italian. The song finished fifth in the grand final with 256 points.
Italy returns to the Eurovision Grand Final Top 5 after last year achieving “only” seventh place.
Eurovision 2025: This was Italy’s 50th participation in Eurovision. Italy joined the contest in 1956, was one of the seven founding countries, and has won three times over the years. Italy’s most recent victory was at Eurovision 2021 with the song “Zitti e buoni” performed by the band Måneskin.
