Born in Martina Franca , in the southern region of Apulia , Rubino started his music career performing in nightclubs and pubs , then taking part to several national competitions , including Musicultura 2011 in which he was selected among the eight finalists . After winning the related contest " Area Sanremo " , in 2013 Renzo entered the 63rd edition of the televised Italian song contest Sanremo Music Festival with '' Il Postino ( amami uomo ) '' , a love song with an openly gay lyric . The song won the " Mia Martini " Critics Award
63rd edition
Sanremo Music Festival 2013
Renzo Rubino