Dana International
Israeli singer
Biography
Sharon Cohen (Hebrew: שרון כהן; born 2 February 1969), professionally known as Dana International (Hebrew: דנה אינטרנשיונל), is an Israeli pop singer. She has released eight albums and three additional compilation albums. She was the winner of the Eurovision Song Contest 1998 in Birmingham with the song "Diva" - the first transgender winner in Eurovision history.
After consolidating her initial commercial success with the albums Umpatampa (1994) and Maganuna (1996), she was selected in 1998 to represent Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest with her song "Diva". Placing first at the international competition, she came to public attention throughout Europe.
Following her success with the albums Free (1999), Yoter VeYoter (2001), HaHalom HaEfshari (2002) and Hakol Ze Letova (2007), she represented Israel in Eurovision a second time in 2011, this time with the song "Ding Dong", which failed to make it into the final. The same year, she became a judge on the Israeli television music talent contest Kokhav Nolad.
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Career highlights
Genres
- pop music
Instruments
- voice
- double bass
Awards & honours (2)
- First prize of the Eurovision Song Contest
- Independence Day (Israel) torchbearer
Quick answers about Dana International
- How old is Dana International?
- Dana International is 57 years old (born February 2, 1969).
- When is Dana International's birthday?
- Dana International was born on February 2, 1969.
- Where was Dana International born?
- Dana International was born in Tel Aviv.
- What is Dana International's zodiac sign?
- Dana International's zodiac sign is Aquarius.
- What is Dana International's nationality?
- Dana International is a citizen of Israel.
- What does Dana International do?
- Dana International is known as singer-songwriter, recording artist, singer, musician.
