Andrea Bertorelli (born 1951) is a Canadian-born actress best recognized as the ex-wife of Phil Collins.
She came into the spotlight in 2016 when she sued her husband over his autobiography, causing her “considerable distress.” The actress said that she seriously damaged her reputation.
Her husband’s real full name is Philip David Charles Collins, who was born on 30 January 1951. He is an English drummer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, singer, record producer, and actor.
Additionally, Phil is best recognized as the drummer/singer for the rock band Genesis and for his solo career.
Andrea Bertorelli best recognized as the ex-wife of Phil Collins
Andrea returned to the spotlight because of her husband, according to reports on October 20, 2020, Phil filed a lawsuit against a third ex-wife named Orianne Cevey for allegedly squatting on his property in Miami, Florida.
Lifestyle/Biography | |
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| Real full birth name | Andrea Bertorelli. |
| Stage name | Andrea |
| Profession | Actress. |
| Famous for | Being the ex-wife of Phil Collins. |
| social media accounts | instagram : |
| Age (How old, as of 2020) | 69 years . |
| Year of birth | 1951. |
| Place of birth | Canada, North America. |
| Current residence | USA |
| Nationality | American. |
| Sexuality (gay or lesbian) | Heterosexual |
| Gender | Woman. |
| ethnicity | Italian. |
| Religion | Catholic. |
Personal information | |
| Marital status | Divorced. |
| Dating history? | Phil collins. |
| Husband/Spouse Name | None. |
| Boyfriend | Not known. |
| Kids | Son : Simon Collins. Daughter : Joey Collins. |
| Feeding Habits | Not vegetarian. |
| Smoke or drink? | Yes (occasionally). |
Family | |
| Fathers | Father : Name unknown. Mom : Will update. |
| Brothers | Brother : — Sister : — |
Education | |
| Highest Rating | Graduate. |
| College | camberwell school of arts |
| Alma mater. | Not known. |
Physical stats and more | |
| Height | Feet inches: 5′ 4″ . Centimeters: 163cm . Meters: 1.63 meters . |
| Weight | Kilograms: 58kg . Pounds: 127 pounds . |
| Bra size | 34B. |
| Body Measurements (Chest-waist-hips) | 36-28-36. |
| Shoe Size (UK) | 5. |
| eye color | Brown. |
| Hair color | Brown. |
Hobbies and favorite things | |
| I love to do | Traveling, reading books, watching movies, etc. |
| Favorite Celebrities | Actor : Tom Cruise. Actress : Angelina Jolie. |
| dream vacation destination | Indonesia. |
| Favorite colors) | Blue and Black. |
| show(s) | America has talent. |
| brands | Gucci and Chanel. |
| Favorite foods) | Mexican and Italian food. |
Controversy
Phil Collins and Orianne Cevey separated in 2006, however, 10 years later they announced that they were back together.
According to reports in the Miami Herald, Collins filed a lawsuit against his ex-wife Orianne Cevey for allegedly living in their $33 million Miami beachfront mansion. According to the news, Orianne Cevey and her new husband, businessman Thomas Bates, also hired four armed men to protect them.
Andrea Bertorelli husband Phil Collins with ex-wife Orianne Cevey
Additionally, according to the latest news, she’s also “filed a counterclaim requesting approximately $20 million” from the musician, as her lawyer claimed she has a stake in the house. According to documents, the property is registered under a company owned by Collins.
In addition, Phil Collins’ ex-wife claims to have found hidden cameras in her bathroom, dressing room of the Miami Beach mansion.
Married life
Andrea Bertorelli was married to Phil Collins. The lovebirds first met at the age of 11 when they were students in a drama class in London. They later met again when the band Genesis performed in Vancouver.
After dating for a long time, at the age of 24, they got married in England in the year 1975. Phil adopted Bertorelli’s daughter Joely, who was born in 1972. They later had a son named Simon Collins, who was born in 1976
Andrea Bertorelli with her ex-lover Phil Collins during adolescence
Unfortunately, the couple divorced in the year of 1980. The reason is said to be an extra affair. Her daughter Joely has become an actress and film producer, while her son is the former vocalist and drummer for the progressive rock band Sound of Contact.
children and divorce
After divorcing Andrea, he married his second wife, the American Jill Tavelman, in 1984. The former couple have a daughter, named Lily Collins, who was born in 1989. The marriage ran into problems that ended in Collins having twice an affair while on tour with his band Genesis in 1992.
The ex-lover is said to be Lavinia Lang, a former drama school classmate. Although the two were previously engaged, the relationship ended before they were married.
In the year 1994, Collins openly stated that he had fallen in love with Jill and had filed for divorce, which was finalized in the year 1996. As part of the settlement, Collins paid £17 million to Jill Tavelman.
Later in the year 1999, Andrea’s ex-husband married Orianne Cevey. The two met on tour, as Orianne used to work as her translator. The couple have two sons, Nicholas Collins and Mathew Collins.
In 2006, Collins announced their separation plan, which was followed by their divorce in 2008. During the divorce, Phil paid Cevey £25 million, which became the largest settlement in a British celebrity divorce. Collins stayed in Féchy, Switzerland. He also owned homes and property in Dersingham, New York, and Norfolk.
Some lesser known facts about Andrea Bertorelli
- Andrea Bertorelli was born in Canada in the year 1951. Her current age is 69 years as of 2020.
- There is not much information about her early years, but she is of Italian heritage and is Catholic.
- At the age of 17, she decided to be an actress and was accepted to Camberwell School of the Arts, but decided to wait a year.
- Sadly, at the age of 18, his father died in a tragic incident. He led her to give up her dream of going to Camberwell.
- After a year, his mother (name unknown) married a Canadian and moved to Canada.
- He appeared in a Canadian television documentary series called The Passionate Eye. She also did some theater concerts.
- In 2016, Andrea claims that her husband’s autobiographies are full of errors. She filed a case against a 65-year-old singer for once again bringing her private life to light.
- It seems that she is not active on social networks, since we did not find any official account. She though she had a granddaughter named Zoë Amelie Buitelaar (daughter of Joely Collins).
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