Biography
Who is Amir?
Early life and real name
Laurent Amir Khlifa Khedider Haddad was born in Paris, France, on June 20, 1984. He grew up in Sarcelles before moving to Israel with his family in 1992. During his youth in Israel, he sang in the synagogue and at various social events.
Amir was born deaf in his right ear. While attending university, he was also diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. He completed his mandatory military service in the Israeli Defence Forces and later graduated with a degree in dentistry from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Music career and Eurovision
Amir first gained public attention in 2006 when he participated in the Israeli singing competition Kokhav Nolad. He advanced through several stages before being eliminated. Years later, he competed in the French television series The Voice, where he finished in third place as part of Team Jenifer.
In 2016, he was chosen to represent France in the Eurovision Song Contest in Stockholm. He performed the bilingual track "J'ai cherché", finishing in sixth place overall. This marked one of the highest scores and best placings for France in the contest in years. Following Eurovision, he released his studio album Au cœur de moi, which achieved commercial success and certification in France and Switzerland.
Albums and recent projects
Throughout his music career, Amir has released multiple studio projects, including his debut album Vayehi, Addictions, and Ressources. In September 2024, he released his fourth French-language studio album titled C Amir, which featured tracks influenced by personal events and experiences.
Alongside his musical pursuits, he expanded into acting. In June 2024, he began filming the French adaptation of the television series Beauty and the Baker, taking on the male lead role.
Birthday and age
Amir was born on June 20, 1984, which makes Amir 42 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Amir shares the date with 38 other famous people.
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