Michael Ben David
Michael Ben David מיכאל בן דוד | |
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Background information | |
Born | (1996-07-26) 26 July 1996 (age 27) |
Origin | Israel |
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Years active | 2021–present |
Michael Ben David (Hebrew: מיכאל בן דוד, IPA: [miχaˈʔel ben daˈvid]; born 26 July 1996) is an Israeli singer who represented his country in the Eurovision Song Contest 2022.[1] He performed the song "I.M" in the second semifinal. Israel placed 13th in the semi-final failing to qualify to the grand Final.
Life and career
Ben David was born in 1996 as the second of six siblings, to a Georgian Jewish father and mother who immigrated to Israel from Kyiv, Ukraine.[2][3] He started taking voice lessons and studying dance under Israeli choreographer Oz Morag at a young age. He also worked as a singing waiter at a Tel Aviv bar. After completing his mandatory military service he attended the Beit Zvi School of Performing Arts, which has produced a number of former Israeli Eurovision artists like Rita, Shiri Maimon, and Harel Skaat, graduating in 2020. During his time at the school, he acted in plays and musicals.
The X Factor Israel and Eurovision 2022
In October 2021, Michael Ben David auditioned for the fourth season of The X Factor Israel, which would be used to select Israel's representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2022. Following a successful audition, he was paired up with Eurovision winner and Israeli popstar Netta. During the show he performed a number of songs, including ABBA's "Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)", Billie Eilish's "Idontwannabeyouanymore" and Pet Shop Boy's "It's a Sin". Ben David went on to win the final with his song "I.M" and represented Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest 2022.[4]
Song | Original Artist | |
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Audition | "Juice" | Lizzo |
"Ima" (אמא) | Miri Mesika | |
Chairs | "California Dreamin'" | The Mamas & the Papas |
Live Shows | "It's a Sin" | Pet Shop Boys |
"Emor Shalom" (אמור שלום) | Shokolad, Menta, Mastik | |
"Etz Yarok MiPlastic" (עץ ירוק מפלסטיק) | Margalit Tzan'ani | |
"Gadal Li Ktzat Zakan" (גדל לי קצת זקן) | Eden Hason | |
"Efes Ma'amatz" (אפס מאמץ) | Static & Ben El feat. Netta Barzilai | |
"Bo'er Bi HaShinuy" (בוער בי השינוי) | Marina Maximilian | |
"Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)" | ABBA | |
"Idontwannabeyouanymore" | Billie Eilish | |
Song Selection | "I.M" | Michael Ben David |
"Don't" | ||
Final | "Shnei Meshug'aim" (שני משוגעים) | Omer Adam |
"I.M" | Michael Ben David |
Personal life
As of 2022, Michael Ben David has been in a relationship with Roi Ram, whom he met while studying at Beit Zvi, for three years. The pair starred in a number of musicals together such as A Thousand and One Nights and King Solomon and Shlomo the Shoemaker, and the farce The Kitchen as well.[3] Ram is still working in the musical theater world, working on a 2022 tour of an adaptation of The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum. On the 11th of May 2022, the day before his Eurovision Song Contest 2022 semi-final, Ben David announced on Instagram that he had proposed to Ram in Turin, Italy, and that they were now engaged.[5]
References
- ^ "Michael Ben David will represent Israel at Eurovision 2022 with "I.M" after winning X Factor Israel". Wiwibloggs. 5 February 2022. Retrieved 5 February 2022.
- ^ "Michael Ben-David winning Israel's Eurovision contest divides fans".
- ^ a b Carter, William (13 February 2022). "Israel: Five Things to Know About Michael Ben David". ESCUnited. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
- ^ Carter, William (5 February 2022). "The Chosen People's Chosen Person is…Michael Ben David!". ESCUnited. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
- ^ Granger, Anthony (11 May 2022). "🇮🇱 Israel: Michael Ben David Announces Engagement". Eurovoix. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
Awards and achievements | ||
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Preceded by | The X Factor Israel 2021–22 | Succeeded by TBD |
Preceded by Eden Alene with "Set Me Free" | Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 | Succeeded by Noa Kirel with "Unicorn" |
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- Poogy
- Rita
- Lehakat Shiru
- Harel Skaat
- Tal Sondak
- Hovi Star
- Teapacks
- Avi Toledano
- Sarai Tzuriel
- "A-Ba-Ni-Bi"
- "Ahava Hi Shir Lishnayim"
- "Amen"
- "At Va'Ani"
- "Ben Adam"
- "Derekh Hamelekh"
- "Ding Dong"
- "Diva"
- "Ein Davar"
- "Emor Shalom"
- "Ey Sham"
"Feker Libi"- "The Fire in Your Eyes"
- "Golden Boy"
- "Halayla"
- "Hallelujah"
- "Happy Birthday"
- "Hasheket Shenish'ar"
- "Hi"
- "Home"
- "Hora"
- "Hurricane"
- "I Feel Alive"
- "I.M"
- "Kan"
- "Leha'amin"
- "Light a Candle"
- "Made of Stars"
- "Milim"
- "Natati La Khayay"
- "Olé, Olé"
- "Push the Button"
- "Rak Bishvilo"
- "Same Heart"
- "Sameach"
- "Set Me Free"
"Shalom Olam"- "Shara Barkhovot"
- "Shir Habatlanim"
- "Shiru"
- "There Must Be Another Way"
- "Time"
- "Together We Are One"
- "Toy"
- "Unicorn"
- "Words for Love"
- "Yavo Yom"
- "Ze Rak Sport"
- Note: Entries scored out signify where Israel did not compete