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''Tonio Vella'' was born on 27 August 1962. At [[Naxxar]]. Tonio is an Actor.
''Tonio Vella'' (born 27 August 1962) is an actor from [[Naxxar]].


He began his theatrical career in 1977 with a group of people at the center of [[Naxxar Parish]], which was and still survive until today.
He began his theatrical career in 1977 with a group of people at the [[Naxxar Parish Centre]], a group which still survives to the day.


The first time they went on stage was a chance for one of the players would participate in a play, fell ill a few days before and Tonio asked the director to make the part. Tonio was very shy young man refused to work part but after much insistence by the director, accepted and worked a play a small part in this. Since then never looked back and began his career path. Tonio Vella better known as maize, not only worked but also for stage productions for TV, radio and a number of videos with [[Elio Lombardi]] which originated precisely the popular character of ''Majsi''.
The first time Tonio played a part on stage was not planned. An actor felt ill and Tonio was asked by the director to do it himself. Tonio was very shy and refused, but on the director's insistence, accepted and did it well. Since then, he never looked back. Tonio Vella better known as ''Majsi'', acts on radio, tv, stage productions and a number of videos with [[Elio Lombardi]] who originated the popular character of Majsi.


Although Tonio to see him work the more comic parts, however parts in serious drama worked well. Among them figure out the part of ''Padre Pio'', drama about the life of ''Dun Ġorġ Preca'', ''Mother Teresa'', ''Mgr. De Piro'', ''Bernardette Soubirous'' and number of passion plays where he interprets the part of ''Jesus Christ''. Tonio worked under several directors including [[Lino Grech]], [[Joe Izzo]], [[John Suda]], [[Joe Quattromani]], [[Żepp Camilleri]] and others where he continued to put his experience in the field of Theatre.  
Although Tonio is popular for his comic characters, is also a good actor in serious parts. He played the part of ''Padre Pio'', and was part of dramas such as ''Dun Ġorġ Preca'', ''Mother Teresa'', ''Mgr. De Piro'', ''Bernardette Soubirous'' and a number of passion plays where he interprets the part of ''Jesus Christ''. Tonio worked under several directors including [[Lino Grech]], [[Joe Izzo]], [[John Suda]], [[Joe Quattromani]], [[Żep Camilleri]] and others. He acted in several theatres around Malta and Gozo, including [[Manoel Theatre]], at the [[Catholic Institute]], [[St James Cavalier Centre for Creativity]], as well as [[Aurora]] and [[Astra Theatre]] in [[Victoria]] [[Gozo]].


Worked in several major theaters around Malta and Gozo, including [[Manoel Theatre]], at the [[Catholic Institute]], Theatre of the [[Knights of St. James]], as well as [[Aurora]] and [[Astra Theatre]] in [[Victoria]] [[Gozo]].
[[File:vellatonio.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Tonio Vella]]  
 
In 1992 Tonio won the 'Best Actor Award' competition by the [[Malta Cine Circle Amateur film]] with a part in ''Mela Darba'' written by Elio Lombardi and in 2007 won the ''Best Supporting Actor'' Award-act Comedy in the Malta Television Awards. In addition to drama, Tonio likes singing and actually worked in a number of Operetti and Musicals. He also sings with several choirs particularly with [[Jubilate Deo]] of Naxxar and has been doing so since its inception in 1977.
 
Tonio was invited several times to give performances abroad. In 2001 he participated in ''Malta Day'' which is organized each year on 8 September in London. In 2002, in 2004 and in 2011 he was invited by the Maltese community in Australia to give shows in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide and was very well welcomed by the Maltese living in that continent. He also gave shows in Tunisia and Sicily.


[[File:vellatonio.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Tonio Vella]]  
Apart from the theatre, Tonio also acted in a number of television series including  ''Il-Kerrejja'', ''Ħal Bla Ras'', ''Qegħdin Sew'', ''Is-Sur Gawdenz Bilocca'', ''Fredu l-Fra'', ''Boxxla Xjaten'', ''Midinbin'', ''La Morna Morna'' and others. He also directed the play  ''Idejn il-Vjolinista''  of [[Alfred C. Sant]], the first series of ''Marvin'' by [[Mark Calleja]] and comic series ''Boxxla Xjaten''  [[Joe A Cachia]] shown on TV stations.


In 1992 Tonio won the 'Best Actor Award' competition of the [[Malta Cine Circle Amateur film]] with a part in ''Mela Darba'' writing Elio Lombardi and in 2007 won the ''Best Supporting Actor'' Award-act Comedy in the Malta Television Awards. In addition to the recreation of the drama, Tonio has also recreation singing, actually worked in a number of Operetti and Musicals. He also sings with several choirs country particularly with the choir [[Jubilate Deo]] of Naxxar which belongs has since its establishment in 1977.
Tonio Vella was in charge of the Maltese film ''Xrar'' (Sparks) that was shown in all local cinemas. He also gives several shows for charity and regularly goes to children's and elderly homes to entertain the residents.


Tonio was invited several times to give performances abroad. In 2001 was invited along with other Maltese artists to participate in ''Malta Day'' which each year is organized on 8 September in London. In 2002, in 2004 and in 2011 was invited by the Maltese community in Australia to give 'Shows' in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide where Queen's Land and very well welcomed by the Maltese living in the Continent. Other exhibitions of overseas Tonio had in Tunisia and Sicily.
Tonio Vella is married to Josephine and they have two children.


Apart from the theater Tonio also worked in a number of television series including  ''Il-Kerrejja'', ''Ħal Bla Ras'', ''Qegħdin Sew'', ''Is-Sur  Gawdenz Bilocca'', ''Fredu il-Fra'', ''Boxxla Xjaten'', ''Midinbin'', ''La Morna Morna'' and others. Also directed the play  ''Idejn il-Vjolinista''  of [[Alfred C. Sant]], the first series of drama ''Marvin'' by [[Mark Calleja]] and comic series ''Boxxla Xjaten''  [[Joe A Cachia]] shown on TV stations.


Tonio Vella was in charge of the Maltese film ''Xrar'' (Sparks) that shown in all cinemas theaters of Malta and Gozo. Tonio works not only as an actor for stage or for television but also play a role as author and director of several productions.
==See also==
[[:Category:Tonio Vella Photos]]


He do many cares volunteering, in fact regularly attend institutes of children or homes to enjoy Elderly residents of these homes.
Tonio Vella is married to Josephine and they have two children and reside in Naxxar.


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Latest revision as of 03:04, 15 July 2016

Tonio Vella

Tonio Vella (born 27 August 1962) is an actor from Naxxar.

He began his theatrical career in 1977 with a group of people at the Naxxar Parish Centre, a group which still survives to the day.

The first time Tonio played a part on stage was not planned. An actor felt ill and Tonio was asked by the director to do it himself. Tonio was very shy and refused, but on the director's insistence, accepted and did it well. Since then, he never looked back. Tonio Vella better known as Majsi, acts on radio, tv, stage productions and a number of videos with Elio Lombardi who originated the popular character of Majsi.

Although Tonio is popular for his comic characters, is also a good actor in serious parts. He played the part of Padre Pio, and was part of dramas such as Dun Ġorġ Preca, Mother Teresa, Mgr. De Piro, Bernardette Soubirous and a number of passion plays where he interprets the part of Jesus Christ. Tonio worked under several directors including Lino Grech, Joe Izzo, John Suda, Joe Quattromani, Żep Camilleri and others. He acted in several theatres around Malta and Gozo, including Manoel Theatre, at the Catholic Institute, St James Cavalier Centre for Creativity, as well as Aurora and Astra Theatre in Victoria Gozo.

Tonio Vella

In 1992 Tonio won the 'Best Actor Award' competition by the Malta Cine Circle Amateur film with a part in Mela Darba written by Elio Lombardi and in 2007 won the Best Supporting Actor Award-act Comedy in the Malta Television Awards. In addition to drama, Tonio likes singing and actually worked in a number of Operetti and Musicals. He also sings with several choirs particularly with Jubilate Deo of Naxxar and has been doing so since its inception in 1977.

Tonio was invited several times to give performances abroad. In 2001 he participated in Malta Day which is organized each year on 8 September in London. In 2002, in 2004 and in 2011 he was invited by the Maltese community in Australia to give shows in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide and was very well welcomed by the Maltese living in that continent. He also gave shows in Tunisia and Sicily.

Apart from the theatre, Tonio also acted in a number of television series including Il-Kerrejja, Ħal Bla Ras, Qegħdin Sew, Is-Sur Gawdenz Bilocca, Fredu l-Fra, Boxxla Xjaten, Midinbin, La Morna Morna and others. He also directed the play Idejn il-Vjolinista of Alfred C. Sant, the first series of Marvin by Mark Calleja and comic series Boxxla Xjaten Joe A Cachia shown on TV stations.

Tonio Vella was in charge of the Maltese film Xrar (Sparks) that was shown in all local cinemas. He also gives several shows for charity and regularly goes to children's and elderly homes to entertain the residents.

Tonio Vella is married to Josephine and they have two children.


See also

Category:Tonio Vella Photos