Weston-super-mare teenager crowned as Europe's top Elvis impersonator

Weston-super-mare teenager crowned as Europe's top Elvis impersonator
Weston-super-mare teenager crowned as Europe's top Elvis impersonator

A British teenager who first started mimicking 'The King of Rock and Roll' as a child has been named as Europe's top Elvis impersonator.

19-year-old Emilio Santoro, from Weston-super-Mare in Somerset, was crowned the European Elvis tribute artist champion for 2022 at a ceremony in Birmingham.

Emilio, who started impersonating Elvis at the age of four after being introduced to the legendary musician by his grandparents, said being dubbed Europe's best Elvis was a 'dream come true'. 

Emilio started picking up on his mannerisms by studying videos of the iconic rockstar, and even showed off his style in a homemade jumpsuit in the style of 'The King'.

He went on to perform as Elvis during school talent shows, and competed in his first competition on the continent aged 14, where he admits he was left 'shaking like a leaf'. 

19-year-old Emilio Santoro, from Weston-super-Mare in Somerset, was crowned the European Elvis tribute artist champion for 2022 at a ceremony in Birmingham

19-year-old Emilio Santoro, from Weston-super-Mare in Somerset, was crowned the European Elvis tribute artist champion for 2022 at a ceremony in Birmingham

A four-year-old Emilio Santoro poses in full Elvis Presley outfit he received from family for Christmas in 2006

A four-year-old Emilio Santoro poses in full Elvis Presley outfit he received from family for Christmas in 2006

Emilio Santoro in Elvis costume

Elvis Presley poses for G.I Blues in 1960

Emilio, who started impersonating Elvis (right) at the age of four after being introduced to the legendary musician by his grandparents, said being dubbed Europe's best Elvis was a 'dream come true'

Held annually around the birthday weekend of Elvis, the European Elvis championship and convention sees dozens of tribute acts battle it out to be named the European Champion. 

The event, held in Birmingham's Metropole Hotel, is understood to be among the largest annual Elvis impersonation competitions in Europe. 

Emilio told the BBC of his win: 'Everyone always says life's too short - follow your dreams, and it couldn't be any more true really. To be crowned champion is

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