EMILIO SANTORO (UK)
Emilio Santoro is one of the most exciting rising talents in the Elvis Tribute world. Born in Weston-super-Mare, he quickly made a name for himself by winning multiple major competitions across Europe and the USA. His breakthrough came in 2019, when he debuted in Memphis during Elvis Week and won the Images of the King World Championship (Non-Pro Division) at the age of 17. Further victories followed, including Grand Champion at Porthcawl and the Return to Memphis contest in Blackpool.
In 2022, Emilio’s momentum accelerated: he won the European Elvis Championships in Birmingham, earned the “People’s Choice” Award at the Niagara Falls Elvis Festival, and made history by becoming the Images of the King Professional World Champion — Europe’s youngest ever.
The same year, he appeared globally on America’s Got Talent in the groundbreaking finale with tech innovators Metaphysic.ai, showcasing his talent to millions. In 2024, Emilio achieved the pinnacle of his profession by winning Elvis Presley Enterprises’ Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist title — the highest accolade an Elvis Tribute Artist can earn. He now tours internationally with his powerhouse band The Creoles, celebrating the energy and magic of Elvis’s early years.
In 2022, Emilio’s momentum accelerated: he won the European Elvis Championships in Birmingham, earned the “People’s Choice” Award at the Niagara Falls Elvis Festival, and made history by becoming the Images of the King Professional World Champion — Europe’s youngest ever.
The same year, he appeared globally on America’s Got Talent in the groundbreaking finale with tech innovators Metaphysic.ai, showcasing his talent to millions. In 2024, Emilio achieved the pinnacle of his profession by winning Elvis Presley Enterprises’ Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist title — the highest accolade an Elvis Tribute Artist can earn. He now tours internationally with his powerhouse band The Creoles, celebrating the energy and magic of Elvis’s early years.
