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Ruslana Lyzhychko was born on the 24 of May 1973 and was raised in L'viv, in the ancient capital of Galychyna. She graduated from L'viv Lisenko Concervatory. She's a song-writer, composer, producer, and arranger and director of her videos. She has recorded 8 CDs and is now the most popular singer in Ukraine. She won the 2004 Eurovision Song contest in Turkey and was the first Ukrainian to win World Music Award as Best Selling Ukrainian Act in Las Vegas.EUROVISION Winner 2004 (UKRAINE)- Composer
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Zeljko Joksimovic is one of the most skillful artists in Serbia & Montenegro. He was born in Belgrade, 20th April 1972 and started being involved in music very early. He won his first prize as "First Accordion of Europe" at the age of 12 and since then he's learnt to play ten other instruments. He completed the Music Art Academy in Belgrade graduating as one of the best students. His career started in 1993 on 'Beogradsko prolece' by winning the prize for best pop song. Similar prizes came in 1996 and 1997. Despite his almost unnoticed debut, more prizes came also for the special interpretation he gave to his songs. In 2000 he signed a new contract with Yugoslav City-Record and his second work was fully successful in Yugoslavia. So he started his career also as a songwriter for many of the most famous singers of Central Europe. His third album released in 2001 was another huge success. Last album released in 2003 from which comes "Lane Moje", the song he presented to European Song Contest 2004 in Istanbul, Turkey.EUROVISION 2004 & 2012 (SERBIA)- Actor
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Sakis Rouvas was born in the island of Corfu, Greece. Very soon, music and singing became a part of his life. His classmates certainly still remember an unforgettable graduation party where Sakis was the undisputed star of the show as he performed the greatest hits of Elvis Presley and The Beatles.
Gymnastics was also his other passion where he achieved distinctive national awards. He also excelled in pole vaulting and, as an exceptional talent that he was, he became a member of the Hellenic National team.
Sakis made his first professional appearance in Athens, in 1991. It was there where Polygram "discovered" him, offering him the first recording contract. Only a few months later he made an outstanding "debut" by performing at the "Thessaloniki Song Festival". The song titled "Par' ta" won the first award for music and Sakis got his first experience of the enthusiastic fans who immediately sensed that a new star was to rise.
Ever since then things unfold rapidly for the young performer. His first solo album titled "Sakis Rouvas" was released one day after the festival and youth from all around Greece showed their love for him by making the album a massive No. 1 hit. Stands and posters of Sakis Rouvas were decorating every young girl's room while media in Greece were speaking of a new star. Soon the sighs turned into screams and his new live shows became a regular cover story for all kind of magazines.
For four years in a row he monopolises the Hellenic Music Awards as he receives the best New Singer, the Best Song, the Best Stage Performance as well as many other awards. By now he is the top Greek stage performer, appearing together with some of the most prominent Greek singers such as Tolis Voskopoulos, Anna Vissi and Kaiti Garbi. On May 19th 1997 Sakis makes a step towards peace and reconciliation by appearing together with the Turkish pop star Burat Kut in a bi-communal concert organized, in the controlled by the United Nations, territories of the island of Cyprus. The concert becomes a news' headline worldwide thus causing a political impact. For the said concert Sakis was awarded with the international "Ipeksi prize" for the understanding and the cooperation. During the same year, the prize was also awarded to the Undersecretary of State, George A. Papandreou and the former Prime Minister Konstantinos Mitsotakis. Sakis and Burak also recorded a song duet for the Walt Disney movie, The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996).
Since 1996, Sakis is happy to have the largest fan club in Greece, the "Sakis Rouvas Fan Club" or "SRFC", with thousands of members coming from all parts of Greece as well as from many other countries. The fan club publishes its own newsletter, which is then sent to every member by post.
After 5 albums (two gold and a platinum one), Sakis moved to Minos - EMI record company. His latest album "Kati apo mena" (A little something of me) on December 1998 became a great hit only a few days after its release. In fact, two months later it became gold. The release was followed by an outstanding live performance in one of the biggest record stores (Virgin Megastores) where thousands of his fans caused a traffic jam in one of the busiest Avenues of Athens. His new album could not but enhance his great success. For once more he was awarded as the Best Stage Performer by the Hellenic Music Awards critiques.
Sakis who always wants to make an impressive appearance on stage using all his performing, singing and dancing skills, made an unprecedented sensation in October 1998 when he appeared on stage wearing a skirt that was especially made for him by the world famous Haute Couture designer Valentino Garavani. Sakis not only made an outstanding performance singing his new album but also became for once more a cover page story as all the clothes he wore for this amazing show were costumes designed by Valentino in person especially for Sakis.
The new millennium found Sakis in the studio recording for his latest album "21 Akatallilos" (21st X-Rated), that was released in March 2000. Once again, it hit the top of the charts from the first day of its release.
In the summer of 2000 Sakis, being the only true pop star in Greece, is asked by the management team of Pepsi to star in the new advertising spot for their summer campaign. This was a great event for the media since no other Greek artist ever, had an offer such as this one. A British team that was brought in Athens especially for this produced the advertising spot for the campaign. The result is absolutely brilliant as the screenplay was written especially for Sakis to fit his image and impact on his young female fans. Again, Sakis is being nationally heard for his actions and receives excellent critique not only from his regular fans but also on a national level. Pepsi launched collectors' cans with Sakis' photos.
Since 2002 Sakis has been promoting his career abroad. He has a five-year contract with the Universal recording company in France and has released an album for the European market with the cooperation of the famous songwriter Desmond Child.
In the spring of 2004 Sakis was asked by the public national TV to represent Greece in the annual Eurovision Song Contest. He performed the song "Shake it" and indeed he shook the whole arena on May 15th, in the finals. He got the third place eventually but won the hearts of millions across Europe.
Thirteen years and nine albums after his first performance he still is one of the most, if not THE most, loved and sought after artists in Greece and he can assure you: "You have seen nothing yet!"EUROVISION 2004 & 2009 (GREECE)- Composer
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Max Mutzke was born on 21 May 1981 in Krenkingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. He is a composer, known for Kein Sex ist auch keine Lösung (2011), It's Your Turn, Honey! (2017) and Bullyparade: The Movie (2017).EUROVISION 2004 (GERMANY)- Soundtrack
Ramón was born on 3 May 1985 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain.EUROVISION 2004 (SPAIN)- Actress
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Helena Paparizou was born in Borås, Sweden, to Greek immigrant parents Georgios and Efrosini Paparizou and was raised in Örgryte, Gothenburg. Her father is from Volos and mother is from Karditsa. She has a sister Rita and brother Dino.
Helena's artistic talents and eagerness to excel became apparent very early, and she was soon involved in singing, dancing and acting, training in combination with her academic studies at school.
Helena, determined to succeed with and fulfill her dreams of being an entertainer, joined childhood friend and fellow Swede-Greek Nikos Panagiotidis, at the age of seventeen, to form "Antique". The duo quickly signed their first record label contract, with the Swedish record label Bonnier. Their debut single, "Opa Opa", became a huge hit, reaching number one on the single charts and gaining gold status following its release in August 1999.
The band's subsequent fame and success, strongly associated with the international promotion of Greek culture, led to them being selected as Greece's representatives for the Eurovision Song Contest 2001 in Copenhagen. The band reached a third place with the song, "(I would) Die for you".
Although equaled by Sakis Rouvas's effort "Shake It" in 2004, it was Greece's highest place in the competition until Helena won the contest as a solo artist in 2005. Antique's success in the Eurovision Song Contest led to them recording multiple platinum albums, playing a European tour, and collaborating with many other Greek artists.EUROVISION Winner 2005 (GREECE)- Chiara Siracusa has been married to Joseph since 27 April 2004.EUROVISION 2005 (MALTA)
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Shiri Maimon was born on 17 May 1981 in Haifa, Israel. She is an actress, known for Dead End (2006), Forgiveness (2019) and Yeladot Ra'ot (2006).EUROVISION 2005 (ISRAEL)- Actor
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Konstadinos Hristoforou was born on 25 April 1977 in Limassol, Cyprus. He is an actor and composer, known for Sto para pente (1998), Konstantinos Hristoforou ft. One: Billy Bam Bam (2020) and Despoina Olympiou: Gyrna se mena (2016).EUROVISION 2002 & 2005 (CYPRUS)- Actor
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Mr. Lordi was born on 15 February 1974 in Rovaniemi, Finland. He is an actor and composer, known for Dark Floors (2008), Spy Games (1999) and LORDI: Borderline (2021).EUROVISION Winner 2006 (FINLAND)- Actor
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With his unique talent and exceptional abilities, vocal sensation Dima Bilan commanded the world's attention in May 2006 when he represented Russia at The Eurovision Song Contest (2006) in Athens, Greece. Dima was the hunk who took the honorable second place, conceding only Finland, with remarkable stage performance of his hit single "Never Let You Go".
After that Forbes magazine couldn't but settle Bilan on the top of the rating of most popular Russian celebrities. Since launching his first single in Russia in 2003, in less than three years Bilan emerged as one of the most popular and widely acclaimed talents from Russia, being recognized with the most prestigious accolades in the industry. One of the first steps in Bilan's career was his participation in Jurmala contest, the most relevant music contest in Eastern Europe. Dima came in at number 4 at the contest and the whole country got to know him.
Dima Bilan released 3 platinum albums: Ia Nochnoy Hooligan (The Night Hooligan, 2003), Na Beregu Neba (Between the Sky and Heaven, 2004), on which Dima collaborated with world-famous songwriter Diane Warren, who penned Céline Dion's My Heart Will Go On, Toni Braxton's Unbreak My Heart and Aerosmith's "I Don't Want To Miss A Thing", and Vremya-Reka (Time Is a River, 2006), which sold over 2,000,000 copies in Russia and CIS.
Dima's Eurovision hit single Never Let You Go catapulted Dima to superstar status and placed him on top or all Russian radio and TV-charts in May 2006 and stayed on top of the charts for mind-blowing 24 weeks! In October 2006 this single was released in Greece and Cyprus, got into TOP 10 and was released in a number of European countries. In September 2005 Dima won two awards at MTV Russia Music Awards for Best Performer and Artist Of The Year. The same year Bilan went to Lisbon to present Russia at MTV Europe Music Awards.
In July 2006 Bilan was one of the four artists who took part in the biggest musical event in Russia of 2006 - The Red Summer show in Red Square in Moscow, where he performed on stage with Shakira, The Black Eyed Peas and t.A.T.u..
In September 2006, for second year in a row, Bilan won Artist of the Year and Song of the Year at MTV Russia Music Awards. On November 2nd he represented Russia at MTV EMA in Copenhagen.
On November 15th 2006 he received award for Best Selling Russian Artist and performed at the World Music Awards in London along with Michael Jackson, Beyoncé, Rihanna, Nelly Furtado and Bob Sinclar. His performance of Eurovision hot single Never Let You Go at WMAs was broadcast on Channel 4 in UK and 130 more countries, including United States. Bilan was touring US (New York, Los Angeles, San-Francisco, Miami, Chicago) in January 2007 with audience not less than 3000 people per venue.
Bilan got classical scholarship at the famous Gnesin Academy of Music. Being a student, he got acquainted with top Russian manager in show - business, the late 'Yuriy Aizenshpis', who became Dima's manager and added a lot to Dima's successful career in Russia. In 2003 Dima graduated from Gnesin Academy and received his diploma from the hands of highly respected Russian artist Iosif Kobzon, and having decided to obtain even more vocal skills, Dima became the student of GITIS (The State Institute of Theatrical Art), where he studies now.
Dima is also very successful in his modeling career, and since 2004 he is the face of La Scala Fashion Group, which presents in Russia Dolce&Gabbana, Gucci, YSL, Dsquared2, Dior, Roberto Cavalli and other luxury brands. In January 2006 Dima took part in Milan Fashion Week as celebrity guest for Dsquared2 show.
In February - March 2007 he recorded his first international album in English in Los Angeles, then in Philadelphia in collaboration with sound producer Timbaland (Timbaland) and his production team - Danjahandz, Jim Beanz, Ryan Tedder from One Republic. One of the new tracks was a duet with one of Timbaland's most successful artists - Nelly Furtado.
At the annual MTV Russia Music Awards 2007 on October the 4th, Bilan won 3 most prestigious awards for Best Performer, Best Song and - for the third time in three years - Best Artist. His performance of chart topping, Jim Beanz-penned single Number One Fan included cameo from the very special guest - Timbaland's brother Sebastian, well-known worldwide for their joint song with Timbaland and Keri Hilson - Way I Are.
He got his Best Artist 2007 MTV RMA award at MTV Europe Music Awards on November 1st in Munich, Germany.
Dima's first international album in English will be released in United States and Europe this year with a record major, and its Spanish version to be released in Latin America this year as well.
Dima Bilan and his management team are currently working on the stage presentation of Believe. Their plans include Olympic and World champion figure skater Evgeni Plushenko and famous Hungarian violinist Edvin Marton, who plays Giacomo Antonio Stradivari's treasure violin from 1697. Internationally famous Evgeny Plyushchenko is the seven-time National Champion, five-time European Champion, three-time World Champion, 2006 Winter Olympics gold medalist, and four-time Grand Prix Final gold medalist. The concept of the unique choreography will be the essence of the song itself, that is believing in oneself, friendship and people close to you, overcoming difficulties in life and coming out with victory.EUROVISION Winner 2008 / EUROVISION 2006 (RUSSIA)- Actor
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Mihai Traistariu is known for The police are coming! (2008), Ett år med Eurovisionen (2007) and Revelion Magic (2008).EUROVISION 2006 (ROMANIA)- Carola Häggkvist was born September 8 1966 outside Stockholm, Sweden to parents Jan and Anita Häggkvist. 1983, at the age of 16, Carola represented Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest singing her breakthrough single "Främling" (Holm/Forsberg), and landed at #3 after Luxemburg and Isreal. Her debut album "Främling" (Mariann Music 1983) sold over 1.000.000 copies, and is still the most sold album in Sweden in history. The summer tour of 1983 set records at the box office at nearly every stop through Sweden. The album "Runaway" (Polydor International 1986) was written and produced by the BeeGees and released throughout Europe. Carola made her acting debut in the stage version of "The Sound of Music" in Stockholm 1995, for which she won the Swedish Guldmasken Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical/Comedy 1996. 1998 Carola gave Moses' sister Miriam her Swedish voice in "Prinsen Av Egypten" (The Prince of Egypt / Dreamworks 1998). In 2000 Carola played herself in "Livet är en Schlager" (Sonet Film 2000), written by Jonas Gardell and directed by Danish Susanne Bier.EUROVISION Winner 1991 / EUROVISION 1983 & 2006 (SWEDEN)
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Jane Comerford was born on 1 January 1959 in Newcastle, Australia. She is known for Rock It! (2010), The Eurovision Song Contest (2006) and Wetten, dass..? (1981).EUROVISION 2006 (GERMANY)- Actor
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From the age of three he grew up in Hamburg, where he also attended school. He received his secondary school leaving certificate in 1975. As a teenager, Olli Dittrich already had a great interest in music and received piano, drum and guitar lessons. He also received vocal training. He founded his first band at the age of 16, and a single was also produced, which was released in 1977 under the title "Ich bin 18". After school he trained as a theater painter at the State Opera in Hamburg. However, Dittrich never pursued the profession and instead took a job at a record company. Music became increasingly important and he began to successfully write songs such as "Little Heart" for "Die Prinzen" or the instrumental piece "Alassio" for James Last. In the years up to 1989, around 250 pieces were created. Olli Dittrich released his first album in 1989 under the title "Modern Guy", but he was denied greater success or even popularity.
His penchant for comedy gave him a second source of income alongside his music and he appeared in various clubs as a stand-up comedian. At one of these performances in 1992 at the "Quatsch Comedy Club" in Hamburg, he finally met Wigald Boning, with whom he formed a fruitful friendship from then on. Their sense of humor combined very well and their first joint appearances followed. They both also shared the joy of music and wrote songs together. Olli Dittrich made his breakthrough in November 1993 as a member of the "RTL Saturday Night Show" team. The show was very popular and later even enjoyed a cult following. Dittrich and Boning were not only involved in the show as actors but also as authors; some of the sections were written by them, including the sketches for "2 Chairs - 1 Opinion", "Kentucky screams fuck" and "Spocht". "RTL Saturday Night" and its contributors were awarded the "Bambi", the "Bavarian Film Prize" and a "Golden Lion" in 1994.
Dittrich and Boning again devoted themselves more to making music together and founded the band "Die Doofen", which had its first appearances under the heading "Songs that the world doesn't need" in the "Saturday Night Show". The songs were so successful that they were soon available on CD. The single "Mief" stayed at number one in the German charts for weeks in the summer of 1995. This achievement was also recognized and awarded numerous prizes, for example Olli Dittrich, as a member of "Die Doofen", was honored with a "Bambi", an "Echo" and a "Golden Tuning Fork" in 1995 and for her verbal battles in "2 Chairs - 1 Opinion" Dittrich and Boning were awarded the "Adolf Grimme Prize". Olli Dittrich also extended his acting talent to acting and made his first feature film appearance in "The Nephew" in 1997. He made his film debut the following year in "Frau Rettich, die Czerni und ich". After a few years of great success, the last episode of "RTL Saturday Night" was broadcast in May 1998. However, Olli Dittrich continued to have a presence both on and off screen.
He got his own ZDF show in 2000 with "Olli, Animals, Sensations". The character "Dittsche" and the improvisation comedy "Blind Date" with Anke Engelke were also created during this time. The idea was expanded and broadcast as a feature film. In 2002, "Blind Date 2" was produced and Olli Dittrich and Anke Engelke were awarded the "Adolf Grimme Prize" for their performance. A total of six pieces were created from the improvisation series. In 2004, Olli Dittrich was seen in the successful production "The Wixxer", also alongside Engelke. The parody of Edgar Wallace films became one of the most successful German films of the year. The "Dittsche" series, which had been launched a few years earlier, started in the same year. "Dittsche - The Real Life" is broadcast live and is not only a special feature in the field of comedy. This production was also awarded the "German Television Prize" and Olli Dittrich again received the "Adolf Grimme Prize".
In addition to his great successes as an actor and comedian, Olli Dittrich also repeatedly devotes himself to music. In 2005 he founded the band "Texas Lightning", a country group that reinterprets well-known hits in addition to their own songs. With this band, Olli Dittrich was able to assert himself in the preliminary decision for the "Eurovision Song Contest" against Thomas Anders and Vicky Leandros and thus represented Germany on May 20th at the "Eurovision Song Contest" 2006 in Athens.EUROVISION 2006 (GERMANY)- Music Department
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Marija Serifovic is a Serbian singer. She is best known for winning the Eurovision Song Contest 2007 in Helsinki, Finland with "Molitva", becoming Serbia's first and to date only winning entry. She made her recording debut in 1998 and has released five studio albums as well as numerous standalone singles. Additionally, she has served as a judge on the televised singing competition "Zvezde Granda" since 2015. She has won the Artistic Marcel Bezencon Award for "Molitva" and two regional MAC Awards. Predominately recognized for balladic songs, Serifovic is often regarded as one of the best female pop vocalists in Serbia.EUROVISION Winner 2007 (SERBIA)- Actor
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Andriy Mykhailovych Danylko, better known as his drag persona Verka Serduchka, is a Ukrainian comedian, actor, and singer. He represented Ukraine in the Eurovision Song Contest 2007 as Verka with the song "Dancing Lasha Tumbai", finishing in second place. He has sold over 600,000 records. He has appeared in films, most notably a cameo as Verka in the American comedy film "Spy".EUROVISION 2007 (UKRAINE)- Actor
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Sarbel was born on 14 May 1982 in London, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Eurovision laulukilpailu 2007 - Suomen Karsinta (2007), Sarbel x Rene Ageri: I kardia mou kanei bam (2023) and The Masked Singer (2022).EUROVISION 2007 (GREECE)- Actor
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Roger Cicero was born on 6 July 1970 in Berlin, Germany. He was an actor, known for Hilde (2009), Großstadtrevier (1986) and Stefanie feat. Roger Cicero: Would you (2008). He died on 24 March 2016 in Berlin, Germany.EUROVISION 2007 (GERMANY)- Actress
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Charlotte Perrelli was born on 7 October 1974 in Hovmantorp, Kronobergs län, Sweden. She is an actress, known for Stall-Erik och Snapphanarna, Vita lögner (1997) and Congratulations: 50 Years Eurovision Song Contest (2005). She was previously married to Nicola Ingrosso.EUROVISION Winner 1999 / EUROVISION 2008 (SWEDEN)- Soundtrack
Boaz Ma'uda was born on 23 April 1987 in Elyakim, Israel.EUROVISION 2008 (ISRAEL)- Actress
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Sandy Mölling was born on 27 April 1981 in Wuppertal, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. She is an actress, known for The Decipio (2021), Retrieval (2020) and Abducted (2021).EUROVISION 2008 (GERMANY)- Soundtrack
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Alexander Rybak was born on 13 May 1986 in Minsk, Byelorussian SSR, USSR [now Belarus].EUROVISION Winner 2009 (NORWAY)- Actress
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Hadise Açikgöz is a Turkish-Belgian singer-songwriter, dancer, and television personality. Born and raised in Belgium, her family originally come from Sivas, Turkey. In 2003, she participated in the Belgian singing competition show Idool 2003, but rose to fame after releasing her debut album Sweat in 2005. The album spawned 5 singles and earned Hadise both a TMF Award (Belgium) and "Altin Kelebek" Award (Turkey). Hadise established and maintained a successful career in both Belgium and Turkey with the release of her self-entitled album Hadise (2008). The album which includes English and Turkish songs, features the single "Deli Oglan" that became a number-one hit in Turkey.
In 2009, Hadise represented Turkey at the Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Düm Tek Tek". The song gained a total of 177 points, placing Turkey fourth in the final round of the competition. "Düm Tek Tek" earned Hadise her first number one single in Belgium and was followed-up with the release of her studio albums Fast Life, (2009) and Kahraman (2009). The single "Evlenmeliyiz" from Kahraman was among the top-ten hits on Türkçe Top 20. She has since focused on her career in Turkey with the release of her albums Ask Kaç Beden Giyer? (2011) and Tavsiye (2014).
Her name was chosen by one of her grandparents, having originally being intended for her older sister. Hadise's parents emigrated to Belgium from Sivas, Turkey. Her mother is Kumyk and her father is Lezgin. She grew up with her older sister, Hülya, a younger sister Derya and also a younger brother named Murat. Hadise was 11 years old when her parents divorced.
Hadise studied economics and modern languages. She is fluent in five languages: Turkish and Dutch (which are her native languages), French, German and English.
At the age of 18 and with the support of her family Hadise participated in the first season of the show Idool, the Flemish version of the Pop Idol series. She failed to qualify for the finals, however, her appearance was acknowledged by her soon-to-be manager Johan Hendrickx. Hendrickx contacted Hadise explaining how impressed he was with her performance on the show and offered her an album contract.
In 2006, Hadise presented Popstar Türkiye (tr) (Turkish version of Popstars). It was her first presenting role in Turkey. From 2008 to 2009, she got a job as a presenter for the first time in Belgium. She was the presenter of the second season of Belgian X Factor at VTM. Although it was her first television job in Belgium, Hadise garnered much praise. She handled a critical moment when Maurice Engelen, one of the judges, left the contest during a live television cast. Hadise was also praised by the candidats of X Factor for guiding them. Since 2011, Hadise has working as one of the judges on the singing competition show O Ses Türkiye (Turkish version of The Voice).
Hadise has said she admires artists such as Shakira, Brandy Norwood, Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Janet Jackson, Tina Turner, Toni Braxton, Alicia Keys, Mariah Carey, U2 and Prince. Hadise's songs have also clearly been influenced by Turkish music, making her songs rather unusual, as it fuses R&B and Turkish pop. Examples of songs by her combining a strong Turkish slant with an Urban feel include "Stir Me Up", "Bad Boy", "A Good Kiss" and "Don't Ask". Many people have compared Hadise to American R&B singer Beyoncé. Her fans affectionately call her the most famous Turkish star worldwide.
In September 2009, Hadise donated her time in support of the "Schools without Bullying" campaign in Belgium. During a press conference held by the organization, Hadise explained how as a child she "was bullied for her cloths" and even "because of her origin". She explained that she wanted to be part of the project because she loved children and had been a graduate herself, she understood how there was no place for bullying.
Hadise has rejected two offers to star in a film. One of the parts was the leading role in a Turkish movie. Not much is known about this film, apart from the fact that the film supposedly focused on two sisters, one of whom was to be played by Hadise. In July 2008, Hadise was again offered a role in a Turkish comedy film.EUROVISION 2009 (TURKEY)- Actress
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Patricia Kaas was born on 5 December 1966 in Forbach, Moselle, France. She is an actress and composer, known for And Now Ladies & Gentlemen (2002), Ready to Wear (1994) and Night Train to Venice (1993).EUROVISION 2009 (FRANCE)- Actress
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Svetlana Loboda was born on 18 October 1982 in Kiev, USSR [now Ukraine]. She is an actress, known for Corporal vs. Napoleon (2012), Lindemann: Frau & Mann (2019) and Sorochinskaya yarmarka (2004).EUROVISION 2009 (UKRAINE)- Actress
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Lena Meyer-Landrut was born on 23 May 1991 in Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany. She is an actress and composer, known for What a Man (2011), Lena: If I Wasn't Your Daughter (2017) and Lena: Thank You (2018). She has been married to Mark Forster since 2020. They have one child.EUROVISION Winner 2010 / EUROVISION 2011 (GERMANY)- Actor
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Jessy Matador is known for Serial Bad Weddings (2014), Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (2020) and Fplg Jessy (2017).EUROVISION 2010 (FRANCE)- Actress
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Niamh Kavanagh is known for The Commitments (1991), Congratulations: 50 Years Eurovision Song Contest (2005) and Eurovision Song Contest Rotterdam 2021 (2021). She is married to Paul Megahey. They have two children.EUROVISION Winner 1993 / EUROVISION 2010 (IRELAND)- Actor
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Eric Saade was born on 29 October 1990 in Sweden. He is an actor, known for I Love You (2016), Eric Saade: Another Week (2017) and Allsång på Skansen (1979).EUROVISION 2011 (SWEDEN)- Actor
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Duncan James was born on April 7th 1978 as Duncan Matthew James Inglis. He is an English singer and actor and probably best known as a member of the British band BLUE with Lee Ryan, Antony Costa and Simon Webbe from 2000 to 2005 and 2011 until present. They reunited after their appearance on The Big Reunion in 2013. The band also represented England at the ESC (Eurovision Song Contest) in Düsseldorf, Germany in 2011 and finished 11th. DJ is also known for guest starring on one episode of the TV-show The Bill where he played the victim's ex-boyfriend, Dan Coleman. Since earlier this year he's been on the English soap Hollyoaks as the recurring role of Ryan Knight, a plainclothes police officer.EUROVISION 2011 (UK)- Actor
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Lee Ryan was born on 17 June 1983 in Chatham, Kent, England, UK. He is an actor and director, known for Love Syndrome, Mary and EastEnders (1985). He has been married to Verity Paris since 2022. They have one child.EUROVISION 2011 (UK)- Actor
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Simon Webbe was born on 30 March 1978 in Manchester, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Rollin' with the Nines (2006), Tatort (1970) and The Truth About Love (2005).EUROVISION 2011 (UK)- Actor
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Actor, director, screenwriter, recording artist, musician, composer, producer, X-Factor and Dancing With The Stars Winner, car wreck and massive stroke survivor, Alex's credits are nothing short of mind-blowing. Having over 30 European films under his belt, Alex also stars in the third and forth season of popular American series UnREAL on Lifetime Channel, and Netflix show Space Force on the side of Steve Carell and John Malkovich.
The global rising star that is Alex Sparrow, is on a seemingly unstoppable trajectory of success and earth staggering talent.
It's a a rare find in the entertainment business to see one individual not only engage in, but conquer, a plethora of fields - actor, director, screenwriter, recording artist, musician, composer, producer, arranger.
Born in Russia and raised in the family of Austrian Baron Alexis von Gecmen-Waldek, Sparrow's early training included Moscow Jazz College, followed by Moscow Art Theatre Studio School (MHAT).
Showing the young generation that a healthy lifestyle and positive mental attitude is a recipe for success, in 2007 Alex was appointed Good Will Ambassador to the United Nations for all Anti-AIDS Programs under jurisdiction of U.N.F.P.A.
His dedication to his all round craft saw him add 'professional stuntman' to his name through his study at Mosfilm Studios. Already a multi-instrumentalist and skilled in dancing in a myriad of styles, Alex was committed to further development and excellence in the film world. In his new home of L.A, he completed both Anthony Meindl's Actor Workshop and studied at the Ivana Chubbuck Studio.
Truckloads of natural ability fostered with endless hard work certainly paid off. Amongst some of his most impressive mainstream achievements, Sparrow's respective wins of "X-factor', 'Dancing with the Stars', and twice Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards as 'Favourite Actor' surely put him in a stand out category of his own.
And if that wasn't enough, his music video "She's Crazy But She's Mine" (written, performed, directed and starring Alex himself) quickly going viral across the globe, now boasts more then 980 million views on Facebook, and 302 million plus on YouTube.
Perhaps it's this gifted Eastern European's accomplishments in film that have earned him the most critical acclaim. A three-time 'Best Score Award' winner and several acting gongs, Alex composed the music for the European co-produced film "The House of Others", a multiple award winning post-war drama that was a Georgian Oscars and Golden Globe entry in 2017, also receiving the most prestigious US Spotlight Award and Satellite Award.
Just beginning to take his first steps on the way to his International career he got into an accident, leaving the left side of his body paralyzed. During a year and a half of rehabilitation, he had to work hard to get his life back, and had to learn many things like singing from scratch again. While the doctors were saying that it's very unlikely he would ever be able to continue with acting and show business, Alex was trying to find a new place behind the camera as a director and screenwriter. In 2013, the moment he was able to work again, he made his first short movie, called "DAD"- as screenwriter, director, editor and composer, and gets with it numerous Awards on International Film Festivals. Alex has made it - today he is back on stage, proving the doctors wrong. With that fierce imagination, anything-is-possible attitude and boundless capabilities to turn captivating ideas into reality on any medium, there's no telling what Alex Sparrow will do next.EUROVISION 2011 (RUSSIA)- Music Artist
- Actor
- Composer
Jan Delay was born on 25 August 1976 in Hamburg, Germany. He is a music artist and actor, known for Head-On (2004), Soul Kitchen (2009) and Partly Sunny (2012).EUROVISION 2011 (Interval Act)- Actor
- Soundtrack
Eldar Gasimov was born on 4 June 1989 in Baku, Azerbaydzhanskaya SSR, USSR [now Azerbaijan]. He is an actor, known for Ne boysya, ya s toboy! 1919 (2013), The Eurovision Song Contest (2011) and The Eurovision Song Contest: Semi Final 1 (2011).EUROVISION Winner 2011 (AZERBAIJAN)- Music Artist
- Actress
- Composer
Lorine Zineb Nora Talhaoui known professionally as Loreen, is a Swedish singer and songwriter. Representing Sweden, she won the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 with her entry "Euphoria", which topped the charts in numerous European countries. Interested in becoming a musician, Loreen took part in the Idol 2004 television competition, finishing fourth. The following year she released her first single, "The Snake", with the band Rob'n'Raz and became a television presenter on TV400. While working as a segment producer and director for several Swedish reality TV shows, she entered Melodifestivalen 2011 with the song "My Heart Is Refusing Me", which became a top 10 hit in Sweden. She also had top 20 hits in Sweden with the singles "Crying Out Your Name" (2012) and her Melodifestivalen 2017 entry "Statements". In 2023, her winning Melodifestivalen entry "Tattoo" topped the Sverigetopplistan chart.EUROVISION Winner 2012 / EUROVISION Winner 2023 (SWEDEN)- Soundtrack
Roman Lob was born on 2 July 1990 in Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.EUROVISION 2012 (GERMANY)- Pastora Soler was born on 28 September 1978 in Coria del Río, Seville, Andalucía, Spain.EUROVISION 2012 (SPAIN)
- Donatas Montvydas was born in Vilnius. His mother was a gymnast and his father was a drummer of the hard rock group Plackartas. Montvydas' older sister is a professional dancer. His interest in music began at a young age. He started performing publicly at age six when his vocal teacher let him participate in the contest for young singers Dainu dainele ("The song of the Songs"), singing "As kiskelis mazas" and he became a laureate. In 2008 he won his first big prize when becoming the Grand Prix winner of the International Festival of Arts Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk, Belarus. He represented Lithuania at the Eurovision Song Contest 2012, held in Baku, Azerbaijan. He did so for a second time in 2016, when he represented his country in Stockholm, Sweden.EUROVISION 2012 & 2016 (LITHUANIA)
- Actress
- Composer
- Music Department
Born in 1974, Anggun is without any doubt the world's most famous Indonesian-born recording artist and one of the few Asian entertainers who has earned international acclaim. Starting her career as a child star in Indonesia, she set herself for an international career when she moved to France to pursue her music debut in Europe, at the age of 20.
In the late 90's, her single "Snow On The Sahara" experienced a massive breakthrough in the French music industry. This soon brought Anggun to the broader international market with the release of her debut international album in 33 countries, which sold over 2 million units worldwide including Triple-Platinum in Italy and Indonesia, Platinum in France and Malaysia, Gold in Switzerland, Finland, Philippines and Singapore, etc. The album reached Billboard's Top 20 Heatseekers Album Charts, while the hit single "Snow On The Sahara" reached Top 15 in the Billboard Dance Charts and Top 20 in the Billboard Pop Songs Charts.
A few years later, Anggun penned the main theme song for the movie "The Transporter II", becoming the first Asian-born artist to have performed the main theme song of a #1 US box office film. In 2014, she received a legendary "World Music Award" in Monaco as World's Best-Selling Asian artist and last year, the artist premiered her wax figure at the prestigious Madame Tussauds museum. She also became part of the Judges panel of 'Asia's Got Talent', the biggest talent TV show on earth, with legendary music producer David Foster.
Besides her musical achievements, Anggun is known as a humanitarian activist, representing the UN Food and Agriculture Organization as a Goodwill Ambassador.
Her latest international single 'What We Remember' is an addictive pop song, which reached the Top 10 best-selling iTunes songs across Eastern Asia the week of its release (source: AsiaPop40.com). A few months after, the single peaked at #8 in the Billboard Dance Charts in the United States and remained charted for 16th consecutive weeks (source: Billboard Magazine), making Anggun the only Indonesian-born female artist in music history to have ever been charted 5 times on the Billboard Charts in America.EUROVISION 2012 (FRANCE)- Actor
- Soundtrack
Ott Lepland was born on 17 May 1987 in Tallinn, Estonia. He is an actor, known for Bad Hair Friday (2012), Mother (2016) and Kids of the Night (2021).EUROVISION 2012 (ESTONIA)- Actress
- Soundtrack
Emmelie de Forest was born on 28 February 1993 in Randers, Denmark. She is an actress, known for Solo Project (2016), Blodsuger and Symbolicus Vol 1 (2021).EUROVISION Winner 2013 (DENMARK)- Script and Continuity Department
Margaret Berger is known for 2020 Texas Gladiators (1983), Endgame - Bronx lotta finale (1983) and L'alcova (1985).EUROVISION 2013 (NORWAY)- Music Artist
- Actor
- Composer
Marco Mengoni is an Italian singer. He is the first Italian artist to have won the Best European Act at the MTV Europe Music Awards, an award won in 2010 and again in 2015, as well as the first Italian artist in history to perform at the Billboard Film & TV Music Conference in Los Angeles in 2013.EUROVISION 2013 & EUROVISION 2023 (ITALY)- Actress
- Composer
- Soundtrack
Anouk was born on 8 April 1975 in The Hague, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands. She is an actress and composer, known for Amazones (2004), Anouk Is Alive (2006) and Divorce (2012). She was previously married to Remon Stotijn and Edwin Jansen.EUROVISION 2013 (THE NETHERLANDS)- Music Artist
- Actress
- Soundtrack
Natalie Horler was born on 23 September 1981 in Bonn, Germany. She is a music artist and actress, known for Cascada: Everytime We Touch (2005), Cascada: Evacuate the Dancefloor (2009) and Dancing on Ice (2006). She has been married to Moritz Raffelberg since 11 May 2011. They have one child.EUROVISION 2013 (GERMANY)- Actress
- Additional Crew
- Soundtrack
Conchita Wurst was born on 6 November 1988 in Gmunden, Austria. She is an actress, known for Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (2020), Manhattan Cop (2017) and The Eurovision Song Contest (2014). She has been married to Jacques Patriaque since 10 September 2007.EUROVISION Winner 2014 (AUSTRIA)- Actress
- Writer
- Soundtrack
Ilse DeLange was born on 13 May 1977 in Almelo, Overijssel, Netherlands. She is an actress and writer, known for Bride Flight (2008), The Dinner (2013) and Fighting Fish (2004).EUROVISION 2014 (THE NETHERLANDS)- Actress
- Soundtrack
Mariya Yaremchuk was born on 2 March 1993 in Chernivtsi. She is an actress, known for Legend of the Carpathians (2018), Eurovision Song Contest Liverpool 2023 (2023) and The Eurovision Song Contest (2014).EUROVISION 2014 (UKRAINE)- Actor
- Soundtrack
Måns Zelmerlöw was born on 13 June 1986 in Lund, Sweden. He is an actor, known for Me You Madness (2021), Eesti Laul 2017 (2017) and Jordskott (2015). He has been married to Ciara Janson since 5 September 2019. They have two children.EUROVISION Winner 2015 (SWEDEN)- Actress
- Music Department
- Composer
Polina Gagarina is a Russian singer, film, television, voiceover and dubbing actress, composer and fashion model. Participant and winner of the "First Channel" project "Star Factory-2" (2003). In 2005, Gagarina signed a contract with the ARS Records label. In the same year she took part in the international competition "New Wave", where she took third place. The author's song "Lullaby", performed on the last day of the competition, became a hit. In the summer of 2013, Gagarina became the ambassador of the XXVII World Summer Universiade in Kazan. Representative of Russia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2015, where she placed second. On July 25, 2015, she performed the song "A Million Voices" at the draw for the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Constantine Palace.EUROVISION 2015 (RUSSIA)- Piero Barone was born on 24 June 1993 in Sicily, Italy. He is an actor, known for Entourage (2004), Il Volo: L'amore si muove (2015) and Il Volo: Grande amore (2015).EUROVISION 2015 (ITALY)
- Ignazio Boschetto was born on 4 October 1994 in Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. He is an actor, known for Entourage (2004), Il Volo: L'amore si muove (2015) and Il Volo: Grande amore (2015).EUROVISION 2015 (ITALY)
- Gianluca Ginoble was born on 11 February 1995 in Abruzzo, Italy. He is an actor, known for Entourage (2004), Il Volo: L'amore si muove (2015) and Il Volo: Grande amore (2015).EUROVISION 2015 (ITALY)
- Actress
- Soundtrack
Elina Born is known for The Sixth Time (2017), Elina Born & Stig Rästa: Goodbye to Yesterday (2015) and Eesti Laul 2013 (2013).EUROVISION 2015 (ESTONIA)- Actor
- Composer
- Soundtrack
Loïc Nottet was born on 10 April 1996 in Charleroi, Wallonia, Belgium. He is an actor and composer, known for Louane: No (2018), Viisukupla - Eurovisionsbubblan (2021) and Fort Boyard: toujours plus fort! (2018).EUROVISION 2015 (BELGIUM)- Actor
- Composer
- Music Department
Vaidas Baumila is known for Vaidas Baumila: Apzavai (2022), Importinis jaunikis (2020) and You Can't Escape Lithuania (2016).EUROVISION 2015 (LITHUANIA)- Actress
- Composer
- Soundtrack
Jamala was born on 27 August 1983 in Osh, Kirghiz SSR, USSR. She is an actress and composer, known for Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (2020), The Guide (2014) and A Magical Journey (2019). She has been married to Seir-Bekir Suleimanov since 26 April 2017.EUROVISION Winner 2016 (UKRAINE)- Actor
- Soundtrack
From ages six to nine Lazarev went in for artistic gymnastics. Lazarev began his acting and singing career before the age of 10, singing in the Lokteus Children Choir. At the age of 14, he had already received his first musical award, won several children's song contests, and ended up as a member of child group Neposedi, the same group in which Yuliya Volkova and Lena Katina of t.A.T.u. met each other. Also his friend Vlad Topalov joined the group, who later would become the other half of the group Smash!!.
When he was eleven, he sang in the Pokrovsky Theatre, had parts in many plays. In 1995, at the age of 12, Sergey entered the fidgets band, the same year he won the TV contest of children's gold key. As a part of the fidgets group Sergey took part in famous Russian TV programs and contests. In September 1996 Sergey won the first prize at the contest Bravo Bravissimo in Italy. The same year he sang with the president orchestra led by P. Ovsyannikov.
In 2000, Sergey entered Moscow's Mkhat Theatre School and graduated in 2004 as a professional actor. In 1999 Sergey entered the Russian leading dramatic Institute, the school-studio MAAT, and graduated from in with honors in 2003. As a student, Sergey played the main parts in Pushkinski Theatre's productions of Romeo and Juliet, and Karamazov. For his role as Romeo, he was nominated for a "Seagull" dramatic debut award for the "Best Love Scene".
Lazarev's music career blossomed when he became part of Smash!! a Russian pop duo formed in 2000 by Sergey Lazarev and Vlad Topalov. At the beginning of 2002 the duo shot their first video clip for the song "Should Have Loved You More". That August Smash!! won the 'New Wave' contest in Yurmala and in October 2002 Smash!! released their first single "Belle". The video for "Belle" topped MTV Russia's chart for 6 months and entered the list of top 20 clips of the past five years. The story behind this song tells about the formation of the duo Smash!!, apparently Vlad and Sergey rehearsed the song as a birthday present to Vlad's father, but after he heard the song he immediately told all his friends and ended up on the radio as one of his friends started playing at a local station.
In February 2003 the band finally released their debut album, Freeway. Over a million discs were sold in Russia and other nations in the Commonwealth of Independent States. Smash!! subsequently toured Russia throughout 2003.
In May 2004 Smash!! in cooperation with the Italian band Earphones recorded the song "Obsession". When the song entered the radio rotation, it immediately gained the top of hit parades and became the top summer hit 2004. That year Smash!! received the award of the MTV Russian Music Awards 2004 as the pop-project of the year, and the award of the sound-track as the band of the year.
On December 1, 2004 Smash!! released the second album, 2Nite. The band split up only one week after the release, resulting both Sergey Lazarev and Vlad Topalov pursuing solo careers.
In 2005 he returned to the theatre scene. His part in the 2005 Broadway-style musical comedy Lend Me A Tenor brought him five professional theater awards, making the play the biggest success of the 2005 theatre season.
Together with British producer Brian Rawling, Sergey recorded most of the songs for his solo debut Don't Be Fake that was released in November 2005 and sold more than 300,000 copies in Russia alone. In May 2006 Sergey received Russia's national Music TV Channel's MUZ TV award as Best New Act. The fourth single from the album "Fake" was released to clubs in the UK, debuting on July 30 at #28 on the commercial club chart in Music Week.
Don't be Fake's first two singles, "Eye Of The Storm" and "Lost Without Your Love", were soon released. The video clips of these singles were shot in Miami and South Africa, respectively. The third single "Just Because You Walk Away" became the biggest single from the album, peaking at #1 for many weeks, remaining on the charts for over six months, coming back to the charts twice more, and eventually reaching #2 in the annual airplay chart of most played songs in 2006. Due to the massive popularity of the song, the album was re-issued with bonus tracks including 3 versions. Sergey also performed the song at the MTV Russia Awards. The single was written by U.S. songwriter Gordon Pogoda and Australian writer/artist John Stephan. The fourth single, "Fake", was plugged and the video clip was shot in London. Meanwhile the Fake Remixes EP was published. This was also promoted to some clubs in UK.
After the success of his first album, Sergey went to the studio and recorded a new album TV Show The video for the lead single, "Vspominay" was shot in Moscow. The English version of the song, "Everytime", was soon released along with the video clip, this one being similar to the Russian version. Sergey recorded a cover of "Shattered Dreams", originally sung by Johnny Hates Jazz. This was the second single of the album and the first international single for Sergey. The video was said to be shot in Canada.EUROVISION 2016 & 2019 (RUSSIA)- Actor
- Soundtrack
Michal Szpak was born on 26 November 1990 in Jaslo, Podkarpackie, Poland. He is an actor, known for YouTubers React (2012), To musi byc milosc (2021) and Skazane (2015).EUROVISION 2016 (POLAND)- Actress
- Soundtrack
Zoë Straub, known professionally as Zoë, stylized as ZOË, is an Austrian singer, songwriter and actress. She represented Austria with the song "Loin d'ici" in the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 and placed thirteenth in the grand final.
The last few years the singer and actress has been musically very active. She released her first album "Debut", which very quickly achieved gold status, after which she toured Austria and Europe. Her single "C'est la Vie" was No.1 in Italy for many months, and also became a big radio hit in some European countries. Her release "Tout Paris" is on its way to hit a million Spotify streams.
ZOË also started her career as an actress: in addition to several series and film appearances, she appeared in the first German Netflix production "Isi und Ossi", as well as the most successful Austrian series of the last 10 years "Vorstadtweiber", among others.
After her last single releases "Tout Paris" and "Rêverie", she released the song "Loin d'ici (far from here)": a new, modern and up-to-date version of the 2016 ESC hit "Loin d'ici", this time with the support of newcomer Leonardo Davi, who enriches the song with English verses.EUROVISION 2016 (AUSTRIA)- Music Department
- Actor
- Composer
Amir Haddad is known for Albània Blues (2000), Hollywood in Vienna (2011) and XI premios Max de las artes escénicas (2008).EUROVISION 2016 (FRANCE)- Music Artist
- Composer
- Actress
Francesca Michielin in one of the most wholesome and interesting artists in the current music scene. Songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, in 2016 comes in second at Sanremo with "Nessun grado di separazione" and represents Italy at the Eurovision Song Contest. Throughout her career, she has worked with the most renowned record labels in Italy and she has performed live in all main Italian Clubs and Festival. To date she has completed five albums and in March 2021 she returned to the Ariston with the Single "Chiamami per nome" together with Fedez, coming in second. In a few hours the song skyrocketed to the first place of the most listened songs on Spotify Italy and on all digital platforms and entered the Global Charts of Spotify and Billboard Global Excl, has dominated the Fimi/Gfk chart of the best-selling singles in Italy and has been certified double Platinum. The video clip, shot in some of the most iconic theatres in Milan, has exceeded 36 million views on Youtube. On March 5, the new album FEAT ("Fuori dagli spazi") was released, containing new collaborations with Fedez, Vasco Brondi, Colapesce and Mecna. It represents the evolution of the collective project FEAT ("Fuori dagli spazi"), bravely released in lockdown on March 13, 2020. After the special tour "Spazi Sonori" ended in September 2020, Francesca come back with the "Fuori dagli Spazi LIVE!" tour, that will see her perform in some of the most peculiar locations of our country from July to September 2021. On the 8th of October, "nei tuoi occhi" was released, a song included in the official soundtrack of the film directed by Simone Godano with Stefano Accorsi and Miriam Leone. Starting from February 25, 2021 she has been the author and host of the podcast "MASCHIACCI- Per cosa lottano le donne oggi?" that debuted at the top amongst Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Soon she will also be the host of a television program for Sky Nature, in which she will interview some of the great scientists and experts on environmental issues, a topic that has always been dear to her.EUROVISION 2016 (ITALY)- Actress
- Soundtrack
Poli Genova was born on 10 February 1987 in Sofia, Bulgaria. She is an actress, known for Your Face Sounds Familiar: Bulgaria (2013), YouTubers React (2012) and The Golden Apple (2018).EUROVISION 2016 (BULGARIA)- Actor
- Composer
- Soundtrack
Frans Jeppson-Wall was born on 19 December 1998 in Ystad, Skåne län, Sweden. He is an actor and composer, known for Up4Noise (2020), Frans: If I Were Sorry (2016) and Melodifestivalen 2016 (2016).EUROVISION 2016 (SWEDEN)- Actress
- Soundtrack
Iveta Mukuchyan was born in Yerevan, Armenia on 14 October 1986. Her family moved to Germany in 1992. She went to school in Germany and from 1998 to 2006, she attended the Catholic Sankt-Ansgar-Schule in Hamburg. She returned to Armenia in 2009. Mukuchyan started studying jazz-vocal at the Yerevan Komitas State Conservatory. She has a sister, Marianna, who is a stylist. In 2009, Mukuchyan auditioned for the fourth season of talent competition Hay Superstar, where she came in fifth place. In 2010, Mukuchyan received the Discovery of the Year award at the Armenia Awards.
In 2012, she participated on the second season of The Voice of Germany reality talent show. In December 2012, El Style named her "Sexiest Armenian" and featured her on the magazine's cover. In October 2015, Mukuchyan released the single "Simple like a Flower", along with a music video. In the same month Public Television of Armenia announced that Iveta will represent Armenia at Eurovision Song Contest 2016 in Sweden. The song "LoveWave" was announced as the Armenian entry on 19 February 2016. Mukuchyan also starred alongside Mkrtich Arzumanyan in the adventurous comedy Run Away Or Get Married.EUROVISION 2016 (ARMENIA)- Music Artist
- Actor
- Composer
Justin Randall Timberlake was born on January 31, 1981, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Lynn (Bomar) and Randall Timberlake, whose own father was a Baptist minister. At the age of 11, he appeared on the show Star Search (1983), and even though he didn't win, it didn't dampen his ambitions. He also appeared on The All New Mickey Mouse Club (1989), where his costars included Britney Spears, Ryan Gosling, Keri Russell, Christina Aguilera and future band-mate JC Chasez. At age 14, Justin became a member of the boy band *NSYNC. In 1998, the group released their self-titled debut album. They became a big hit with fans and made a place for themselves in the music world with a succession of big-selling albums. In the beginning of 2002, Justin spent time working on and writing songs for his debut solo album. During this time, he broke up with his longtime girlfriend, Britney Spears. The release of the solo album, titled "Justified", came in November of 2002. Songs from his solo album include: "Like I Love You", "Cry Me A River" and "Rock Your Body".
Timberlake has branched out into an acting career, having most recently starred in The Social Network (2010), Friends with Benefits (2011), and Trouble with the Curve (2012).EUROVISION 2016 (Interval Act)- Salvador Sobral was born on 28 December 1989 in Lisbon, Portugal. He is an actor, known for Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (2020), Elisa & Marcela (2019) and Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2021 (2021).EUROVISION Winner 2017 (PORTUGAL)
- Actress
- Composer
- Soundtrack
Blanche was born on 10 June 1999 in Brussels, Belgium. She is an actress and composer, known for Blanche: Empire (2020), Blanche 'Moment' (2018) and The Eurovision Song Contest: Semi Final 1 (2017).EUROVISION 2017 (BELGIUM)- Kristian Kostov was born on 15 March 2000 in Moscow, Russia.EUROVISION 2017 (BULGARIA)
- Actress
- Soundtrack
Alma was born on 27 September 1988 in Lyon, France. She is an actress, known for Alma: Requiem (2017), Time Is Up (2021) and Fort Boyard (1990).EUROVISION 2017 (FRANCE)- Actress
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Demy was born on 21 August 1991 in Athens, Greece. She is an actress, known for Demy: This Is Love (2017), Demy: I alitheia moiazei psema (2015) and Demy feat. OGE: Mono brosta (2011).EUROVISION 2017 (GREECE)- Composer
- Actor
- Soundtrack
Francesco Gabbani was born on 9 September 1982 in Carrara, Italy. He is a composer and actor, known for Poveri ma ricchi (2016), Francesco Gabbani: Il Sudore Ci Appiccica (2020) and Barracuda (2011).EUROVISION 2017 (ITALY)- Music Artist
- Actress
- Music Department
Netta Barzilai was born on 22 January 1993 in Hod HaSharon, Israel. She is a music artist and actress, known for Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (2020), Privacidade Invadida (2020) and Netta: Bassa Sababa (2019).EUROVISION Winner 2018 (ISRAEL)- Music Artist
- Actor
- Soundtrack
Michael Schulte was born on 30 April 1990 in Eckernförde, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. He is a music artist and actor, known for Adults React (2015), Alles was zählt (2006) and neoManiacs (2017).EUROVISION 2018 (GERMANY)- Actress
- Music Department
- Composer
Eleni Foureira is known for Milky Way (2023), Eleni Foureira: Poli_Ploki (2022) and Eleni Foureira: Light It Up (2020).EUROVISION 2018 (CYPRUS)- Actor
- Composer
- Soundtrack
Cesar Sampson was born on 18 August 1983 in Linz, Austria. He is an actor and composer, known for Lake Malawi: Lucy (2020), Marrow and De Eurovisa (2012).EUROVISION 2018 (AUSTRIA)- Composer
- Actor
- Soundtrack
Ermal Meta is known for Cristallo (2017), (A)social: 10 giorni senza lo smartphone (2018) and Adults React (2015).EUROVISION 2018 (ITALY)- Director
- Composer
- Actor
Fabrizio Moro was born on 9 April 1975 in Rome, Lazio, Italy. He is a director and composer, known for Ghiaccio (2022), Martedì e venerdì (2024) and Ligabue: Sogni di Rock'n'roll (2021).EUROVISION 2018 (ITALY)- Actress
- Composer
- Soundtrack
Ana Moura was born on 17 September 1979 in Portugal. She is an actress and composer, known for Alfama em Si, Paixão (2017) and Deixa-me Amar (2007).EUROVISION 2018 (Interval Act)- Music Department
- Composer
- Actor
Caetano Emanuel Viana Teles Veloso is a Brazilian composer, singer, guitarist, writer, and political activist. Veloso first became known for his participation in the Brazilian musical movement Tropicalismo, which encompassed theatre, poetry and music in the 1960s, at the beginning of the Brazilian military dictatorship that took power in 1964. He has remained a constant creative influence and best-selling performing artist and composer ever since. Veloso has won nine Latin Grammy Awards and two Grammy Awards. On November 14, 2012, Veloso was honored as the Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year.EUROVISION 2018 (Interval Act)- Composer
- Actor
- Producer
Mikolas Josef was born on 4 October 1995 in Prague, Czech Republic. He is a composer and actor, known for Mikolas Josef: Abu Dhabi (2019), Mikolas Josef: Lie to Me (2017) and Mikolas Josef: Free (2016).EUROVISION 2018 (CZECH REPUBLIC)- Actor
- Composer
- Soundtrack
Benjamin Wahlgren-Ingrosso was born on 14 September 1997 in Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden. He is an actor and composer, known for Benjamin's (2021), A Babysitter's Guide to Monster Hunting (2020) and D.O.: Rose (2021).EUROVISION 2018 (SWEDEN)- Duncan Lawrence is known for Return of the Obra Dinn (2018), De wereld draait door (2005) and BEAU (2019).EUROVISION Winner 2019 (THE NETHERLANDS)
- Music Artist
- Actor
- Composer
Mahmood was born on 12 September 1992 in Milan, Italy. He is a music artist and actor, known for Zero (2021), A Chiara (2021) and Mahmood: Inuyasha (2021).EUROVISION 2019 (ITALY)- Music Artist
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The remarkable, hyper-ambitious Material Girl who never stops re-inventing herself, Madonna has sold over three hundred million records and CDs to adoring fans worldwide. Her film career, however, is another story. Her performances have consistently drawn scathing or laughable reviews from film critics, and the films have usually had tepid, if any, success at the box office. Born Madonna Louise Ciccone in August 1958 in Bay City, Michigan, she moved to New York in 1978 and studied with renowned choreographer Alvin Ailey, joined up with the Patrick Hernandez Revue, formed a pop/dance band called Breakfast Club and began working with then-boyfriend Stephen Bray on recording several disco-oriented songs. New York producer/D.J. Mark Kamins passed her demo tapes to Sire Records in early 1982 and the rest is history. The 1980s was Madonna's boom decade, and she dominated the music charts with a succession of multimillion-selling albums, and her musical and fashion influence on young women was felt around the globe. Madonna first appeared on screen in two low-budget films marketed to an adolescent audience: A Certain Sacrifice (1979) and Vision Quest (1985). However, she scored a minor cult hit with Desperately Seeking Susan (1985) starring alongside spunky Rosanna Arquette. Madonna's next effort with then husband Sean Penn, Shanghai Surprise (1986), was savaged by critics, although the resilient star managed to somewhat improve her standing with her next two films, the offbeat Who's That Girl (1987) (although she did receive decidedly mixed reviews, they weren't as negative as those of her previous effort) and the quirky Damon Runyon-inspired Bloodhounds of Broadway (1989). The big-budget and star-filled Dick Tracy (1990) had her playing bad girl "Breathless Mahoney" flirting with Warren Beatty, but the epic failed to catch fire at the box office. Taking an earthier role, Madonna was much more entertaining alongside Tom Hanks and Geena Davis in A League of Their Own (1992), a story about female baseball players during W.W.II. However, she again drew the wrath of critics with the sexy whodunit Body of Evidence (1992). Several other minor screen roles followed, then Madonna starred as Eva Perón in Evita (1996), a fairly well received screen adaptation of the hugely successful Broadway musical, for which she received a Golden Globe for Best Actress. The Material Girl stayed away from the movie cameras for several years, returning to co-star in the lukewarm romantic comedy The Next Best Thing (2000), followed by the painful Swept Away (2002). If those films weren't bad enough, she was woefully miscast as a vampish fencing instructor in the James Bond adventure Die Another Day (2002). After finally admitting that her acting days were over, Madonna began a directing career in 2008 with the barely remembered Filth and Wisdom (2008) and a year later she reunited with Madonna: Truth or Dare (1991) director Alek Keshishian to develop a script about the relationship between the Duke of Windsor and the Duchess of Windsor that led to his abdication in 1936: the result, a movie named W.E. (2011), starring James D'Arcy and Andrea Riseborough as the infernal but still royal couple, was released in 2011 to lukewarm critics but it gathered one Oscar nomination for costumes and won the Golden Globe for Best Original Song for "Masterpiece".EUROVISION 2019 (Interval Act)- Soundtrack
Luca Hänni was born on 8 October 1994 in Bern, Switzerland. He has been married to Christina Hänni since 31 August 2023.EUROVISION 2019 (SWITZERLAND)- Eden Alene is an Israeli singer. Alene was born to Ethiopian-Jewish parents who immigrated separately to Israel during the aliyah from Ethiopia. When she was two years old her parents divorced. Since then, she has not been in contact with her father. Alene attended religious Jewish elementary school and middle school, although she then attended the secular Jewish high school of the Hebrew University Secondary School and majored in theatre. She was enlisted in October 2018 as a soldier in to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), and served in the military band of the Education and Youth Corps. She received an honorable discharge in October 2020. Having won the seventh season of the singing competition HaKokhav HaBa, she had been set to represent Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest 2020, with her song "Feker Libi", planned to be held in Rotterdam, Netherlands. After the cancellation of the 2020 contest due to the COVID-19 pandemic, she was internally chosen to represent Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest 2021, this time with "Set Me Free". On 18 May 2021, she performed 12th during the first semi-final, following Belgium and preceding Romania. She qualified to the final on 22 May 2021. The song has been placed at 17th.EUROVISION 2021 (ISRAEL)
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Victoria De Angelis was born on 28 April 2000 in Rome, Italy. She is an actress and writer, known for Måneskin: Read Your Diary (lyric Video) (2023), Måneskin: Torna a casa (2018) and Måneskin: I Wanna Be Your Slave (2021).EUROVISION Winner 2021 (ITALY)- Actor
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Damiano David is an Italian singer and songwriter best known as the vocalist of the Italian rock band Måneskin, which won the Sanremo Music Festival 2021 and the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 (as the Italian representative in the latter) with the song "Zitti e buoni". He met Victoria De Angelis and Thomas Raggi, his future band members from Måneskin, at the liceo linguistico Eugenio Montale in Rome. He did not complete high school and instead devoted himself to his music career. When introduced for the position of a vocalist for their local band, he was initially rejected because his style was considered "too pop", but his insistence to be in the band eventually got him accepted. David soon changed his demeanor and style, especially on stage, because he learned how to freely express himself, as well as gaining confidence in his sexuality. Initially playing as buskers in the streets of the city of Rome, in 2017 the band rose to prominence when they finished second in the eleventh season of the Italian talent show X Factor. The band had a breakthrough debut with the studio album "Il ballo della vita" and tour in 2018 and 2019. In 2021, their second studio album "Teatro d'ira: Vol. I" was released.EUROVISION Winner 2021 (ITALY)- Actor
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Ethan Torchio is known for Schlag den Star (2009), Viisukupla - Eurovisionsbubblan (2021) and Lotta på Liseberg (2009).EUROVISION Winner 2021 (ITALY)- Composer
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Barbara Pjevic, known professionally as Barbara Pravi, is a French singer, songwriter and actress from Paris. After signing with Capitol Music France in 2015, she released two extended plays with the label: "Barbara Pravi" (2018) and "Reviens pour l'hiver" (2020). As a songwriter, Pravi has written songs for a number of artists including Yannick Noah, Julie Zenatti, Chimène Badi and Jaden Smith. She additionally composed the song "J'imagine" by Valentina, which won the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2020. Pravi represented France in the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 with the song "Voilà", securing 2nd place, which was the best result for France since 1991.EUROVISION 2021 (FRANCE)- Actress
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Chanel Terrero was born on 28 July 1991 in Havana, Cuba. She is an actress and composer, known for The King of Havana (2015), Gym Tony (2014) and Águila Roja (2009).EUROVISION 2022 (SPAIN)- Actress
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S10, the stage name of Stien den Hollander, has established herself as the crown princess of Dutch alt pop. The 21-year-old artist shares her most personal stories through song, rap and spoken word. S10 authentic sound and musical versatility are impressive. She signed her first record deal with label Noahs Ark at the age of 17. Enabling her to record her debut album Snowsniper (2019), which duly won the Netherlands' most prestigious music award, an Edison, in the category 'Alternative'. Her second album Vlinders was released a year later, in 2020, and was followed by a sold-out tour and high chart placings. With millions of streams to her name, collaborations with the Netherlands' biggest artists and rave reviews from music critics, S10 continues to make a name for herself. All in her own language of Dutch, because what she's telling is her own story.EUROVISION 2022 (THE NETHERLANDS)- Music Artist
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Noa Kirel is an Israeli singer-songwriter, actress, dancer, and television host. She won the MTV Europe Music Awards for the best Israeli act between 2017 and 2022. She represented Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 with her song "Unicorn". In 2015 she performed her first song on YouTube named "Medabrim?". Following its success, that year she released another song called "Killer". She released additional songs, which were featured on YouTube and played on various Israeli radio stations, including the songs "Yesh Be Ahava", which was the first song to enter the Galgalatz playlist, "Rak Ata", "Hatzi Meshuga", "Bye Lahofesh" and "Ten Li Siman". At the end of 2016, she won the award "Singer of the Year" at the Israeli Kids' Choice Awards.EUROVISION 2023 (ISRAEL)