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Actor singer writer

Vincenzo Benestante, American writer, actor, singer. Finalist, Miami Grand Slam Spoken Word Poetry; recipient First prize, Tallgrass Writer's Guild, award, Miami Mayor' General’ s Office Cultural Contributions. Member of Lip, Tongue and Ear Poetry Guild (officer since 2003, lecturer in drama in poetry).

Background

Benestante, Vincenzo was born on June 16, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Arrived in Panama, 2006, permanent resident, 2007. Son of Anthony Victor Benestante and Frieda Ann Dobrin.

Education

Bachelor, Southern Illinois University, 1968.

Career

Opera singer various theaters, Switzerland, 1968—1970. Actor various theaters, television, Germany, Italy, France, 1970—1998. Freelance author, translator, since 2002.

Performance poet Florida, 2002—2007. Actor & opera singer Central America, Panama, since 2007.

Achievements

  • Vincenzo Benestante has been listed as a notable writer, actor, singer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of Lip, Tongue and Ear Poetry Guild (officer since 2003, lecturer in drama in poetry).

Interests

  • Scuba diving, bicycling, reading.

Connections

Married Adelheid Engst (divorced). 1 child Adrian; Married Sabina Trooger, March 7, 1997.

Father:
Anthony Victor Benestante

Mother:
Frieda Ann Dobrin

Spouse:
Sabina Trooger

Spouse:
Adelheid Engst

child:
Adrian Benestante