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Can Bonomo

About Quick Facts NameCan Bonomo Born16 May 1987 Nationality🇹🇷 Turkish National SelectionInternal selection 2012 In Eurovision2012 Baku SongLove Me Back (2012) Biography Can Bonomo (b. 16 May 1987, İzmir) is a Turkish singer-songwriter and actor. Bonomo, a child of a Sephardic Jewish family, began his journey into music at the age of eight by playing the guitar. He continued his musical endeavors throughout middle and high school and pursued them further in İstanbul. He studied at the İstanbul Bilgi University in the Cinema and Television department. He applied for a position at Radyo Klas and Number 1 FM, where he had originally gone for a sound production internship, and was accepted. He began his program named “Can Bonomo Show”. He later moved to Radio N101 and continued his program there. He started hosting the program “Rock’n Dark Express” after receiving an offer from MTV Türkiye. A short film he made for a university assignment called “Hoppala” gained popularity after he uploaded it to Facebook. Seray Sever, who was working on a TV series project, invited Bonomo for a discussion after watching this film. Accepting the lead role offer presented to him, Bonomo started acting in the series titled “+18”. He sent a demo recording to album producer Can Saban. After two years of collaboration, his first album named “Meczup” was released in January 2011. It was announced on 9 January 2012 that he would represent Turkey at the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest, which took place in Baku, Azerbaijan on 22, 24, and 26 May 2012. On 22 February 2012, he introduced the song “Love Me Back”, for which he wrote both the lyrics and music, in the program “Türkiye’nin Şarkısı”. On 24 May 2012, he qualified for the finals by ranking in the top ten during the second semi-final. He finished the contest in seventh place on the final night, earning 112 points.In December 2012, Bonomo released his second album “Aşktan ve Gariplikten”. Except for the song “Ali Baba” which was released as a single, all songs in the album were his own compositions. In December 2014, he released his third album, “Bulunmam Gerek”, produced again by Can Saban. Can Bonomo’s fourth album, “Kainat Sustu”, was released in March 2017. Besides his musical career, he ventured into poetry. His first poetry book, edited by Küçük İskender, was released in 2013 and was titled “Delirmek Belirmektir”. This was followed by his second book “Şu Sevdalar Tevatürü” in 2016. He continued his writing career with the book “Parya Koma” released in 2018. In 2016, he began hosting a radio program called “O Tarz Mı?” with İsmail Türküsev and Can Temiz. Can Sungur and Bengi Apak later joined the team. Can Bonomo married actress Öykü Karayel in 2018. The couple welcomed their son, Roman, in 2021. Entries Love Me Back Country🇹🇷 Turkey Year2012 LanguageEnglish LyricsCan Bonomo MusicCan Bonomo Backings.DancersArif DurgeçBurak YalçıntaşKerem GüzelOzan KarabağSerdar Karaman Results Semi Points: 80Position: 5Running order: 13 Results Finals Points: 112Position: 7Running order: 18 https://youtu.be/3Qa7_y21oOY?si=tft0dm59x4J89Uuu

Soluna Samay

About Quick Facts NameSoluna Samay Kettel Born01 month 1900 Nationality🇨🇭 Swiss National SelectionDansk Melodi Grand Prix 2012 In Eurovision2012 Baku SongShould’ve Known Better (2012) Biography Born on August 27, 1990, in Guatemala, Soluna Samay Kettel-Ziegler, better known by her stage name, Soluna Samay, is a musical talent who beautifully blends her multicultural heritage into her artistry. The daughter of a German father, Gerd George Kettel, and a Swiss mother, Annelis, Soluna’s music is as diverse and intricate as her background. A polyglot, she speaks Danish, English, Spanish, and German fluently. The year 2000 marked a pivotal transition when her family moved to Bornholm, Denmark. Though based in Denmark, she holds Swiss citizenship, reflecting her intricate blend of cultures. From the age of two, she was a traveler, journeying with her parents across Europe, soaking in its varied cultures and sounds. By five, Soluna was making music, often in collaboration with her father, known in the musical world as Gee Gee Kettel. Their duo, ‘Gee Gee & Soluna’, was an initial showcase of her musical promise. She found her rhythm with the drums and often performed classics like “Jambalaya” by Hank Williams. Parallel to her blossoming music career, Soluna pursued academic excellence in the field of music, studying musicology at the University of Copenhagen. “I Wish I Was a Seagull” in 2003 marked her entry into the music industry as a solo singer. 2011 was an essential year with the release of her album “Sing Out Loud” under Baltic Records. Her participation in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2012 for Denmark with “Should’ve Known Better” brought her international acclaim. She reached the Grand Final with the song and gained a 23rd place overall. Riding on the Eurovision wave, she released a self-titled album, “Soluna Samay” in 2013. Pushing her creative boundaries, she introduced the album “Golden” to her audience in 2016. 2019 was a significant year. Not only did she release singles “One More Reason To Hate Me” and “This Time Around”, but she also graced her fans with the EP “Northern Winds”. On 18 june 2022 she released another single, “Melancholia”. Soluna Samay’s journey, punctuated with her albums and international experiences, stands as a testament to her versatility and dedication. As she continues to craft her narrative, the world eagerly anticipates her next musical chapter. Entries Should’ve Known Better Country🇩🇰 Country Year2012 LanguageEnglish LyricsRemeeIsam B.Ali Sulaiman MusicRemeeChief 1 BackingsIhan HaydarKewan PádreJesper Faaborg Results Semi Points: 63Position: 9Running order: 13 Results Finals Points: 21Position: 23Running order: 15 https://youtu.be/U5X2r_t-KBk?si=g98c2jw8nrjKIU7L