Nadav Guedj secured ninth place at the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna with his performance of "Golden Boy." Born in Paris on 2 November 1998, Guedj moved to Israel and resides in Netanya. He gained early recognition as the winner of the second season of the national selection program HaKokhav HaBa at the age of sixteen.
Television and Musical Breakthrough
Guedj entered the second season of HaKokhav HaBa in 2014, performing songs including "Russian Roulette" by Rihanna and "Lately" by Stevie Wonder. After reaching the final rounds, he secured victory on 17 February 2015 by performing "Halo" by Beyoncé. This win designated him to perform "Golden Boy" at the Eurovision Song Contest. Released on 12 March 2015, the track marked Israel's first entry to the competition sung entirely in English.
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Following his Eurovision appearance, Guedj maintained a consistent release schedule throughout 2015 and 2016. He debuted "Summer Together," a song endorsed by Coca-Cola, in August 2015, followed by the singles "Good Vibes," "Jump," "Make You Mine," and "Hold the City." His self-titled debut studio album arrived on 25 May 2016. In 2017, he shifted toward his native language with the release of "Ulay Nedaber," followed by the singles "Ma At Omeret" and "38 Ma'alot," the latter serving as the theme for the film Full Gas.
Acting Projects and Artistic Range
Beyond his musical contributions, Guedj expanded into acting. In 2018, he joined the cast for the third season of the Israeli teen drama series Cadabra. His film credits include the 2019 production Full Gas, for which he also contributed musically. Later, in 2021, he appeared in the television series HaYoreshet on Channel 12. Although critics and observers sometimes compare his musical style to artists like Usher and Justin Timberlake, he maintains a preference for being identified simply by his own name.
Military Service and Personal Background
Guedj was born to an Algerian Jewish family in Paris before relocating to Israel. In 2016, he enlisted in the Israeli Army.
Fast facts
- Born: 2 November 1998, Paris
- Primary Residence: Netanya, Israel
- Citizenship: France; Israel
- Eurovision 2015 Placement: 9th
- Debut Album Release: 25 May 2016
- Military Service Start: 2016
Questions readers ask
What was the significance of Guedj's Eurovision song?
The song "Golden Boy," released in March 2015, was the first entry from Israel to be sung entirely in English.
When did Guedj start his acting career?
His acting career began in 2018 with a role in the third season of the teen drama series Cadabra.
